Gem Localities of the 1980s

Shigley, James E.; Dirlam, Dona M.; Schmetzer, Karl; Jobbins, E. A.

doi:10.5741/gems.26.1.4

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“…eridot has been reported from many sources worldwide, but the localities with historical or contemporary commercial importance are Zabargad (Egypt), Arizona (United States), Myanmar, China, Vietnam, Ethiopia, Tanzania, and Pakistan (Shigley et al, 1990(Shigley et al, , 2000Kane, 2004).…”

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Characterization of Peridot from Sardinia, Italy

Adamo¹,

Bocchio²,

Pavese³

et al. 2009

Gems & Gemology

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Characterization of Peridot from Sardinia, Italy

Adamo¹,

Bocchio²,

Pavese³

et al. 2009

Gems & Gemology

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“…Shigley et al (1990) detailed the quantity and quality of diamonds discovered in Western Australia during the mine's first five years of operation. Particularly noted was the Argyle mine's dramatic impact on the world market: In 1986, one year after the mine became fully operational, Australia was the largest source of diamonds.…”

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Exceptional Pink to Red Diamonds: A Celebration of the 30th Argyle Diamond Tender

King¹,

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Jannucci³

2015

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Over the past three decades, more than one thousand pink diamonds from Rio Tinto's Argyle mine in Western Australia have been offered for sale at annual invitation-only events known as tenders. These diamonds, selected from the mine's large annual production of rough, are cut and polished at the company's factory in Perth for the tenders. These diamonds have all been graded by GIA, as their color grade is a crucial value consideration. This article summarizes each year's collection and presents some pertinent statistical information on color grade and description for this important group of rare colored diamonds.

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“…In such cases, earlier literature references are cited in the tables, or the listing of the locality is based on knowledge of the authors or respected colleagues. For gem localities of the 1980s where significant mining has continued, the literature citations in Shigley et al (1990) are still valid (but are not given again here for brevity). Rather than cluttering the text with references, we decided to give most of the published citations primarily in the three tables.…”

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“…Sociopolitical conditions continued to play an important role in the 1990s. Predictions made by Shigley et al (1990) for significant opening of Afghanistan, the former Soviet Union, and China…”

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