Individual opals can vary widely in appearance and quality. As diverse as snowflakes or fingerprints, each gem can differ noticeably. Opal evaluation should be done under controlled lighting on a dark ...

Synthetic diamond growth was first documented in 1952 by William Eversole of the Union Carbide Corporation, but it took another two decades before GIA issued the first grading report for a ...

This is because these are the social skills that have been highlighted as important in determining quality of life, in people with HD. So no need to break out your cherrywood pipe or wool plaid hat to ...

Beyond the essential ideas of broad access to food, housing, quality education, health care and employment, quality of life also may include intangibles such as job security, political stability ...

where King Edward VII had entrusted him with what still is known more than a century later as the world’s largest gem-quality rough diamond. After studying the 3,106-carat gem for almost a year ...

Our roundup of the best hidden gems on Netflix is meant to spotlight the shows that might otherwise go unnoticed. This month, we’ve added A.P. Bio, an NBC/Peacock original that seems to be ...

About 46% of rough diamonds are for industrial purposes, while 19% are used as gem-quality polished mineral stones. At the close of 2019, diamond stock prices were at the bottom with some diamond ...

These are some of the common signs and symptoms of poor air quality, according to experts. In truth, this issue is far more complex than it may seem, and experts agree that there is no single best ...

Gems, or custom instances of Gemini focused at specific tasks, can now incorporate files in their instructions for “more tailored and contextually relevant responses.” When creating Gems ...

GEM Co., a Chinese battery-metal producer, and Vale SA’s Indonesian unit signed an agreement to build a $1.42 billion nickel plant in the Southeast Asian nation, highlighting the country’s ...