Month: February 2025

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Gemstone Source Region Update: Malawi

Posted on February 18, 2025 by Brecken Branstrator, GIA GG

The country’s Ministry of Mining has enacted a temporary ban on gem exports.

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Gem Focus – February 2025 – Featuring Red Spinel: the historic gem that caused some confusion

Posted on February 12, 2025 by Brecken Branstrator, GIA GG

It appears in important historic jewels, though it was misidentified as “balas ruby.”

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