Maia Brunel

Last week, a ring was received in the laboratory featuring a noteworthy laser-drilled diamond. The drill hole exits through the table of the stone, extending a considerable length to a small red-toned crystal easily visible under 10x magnification. crystal inclusion This technique is used to enhance a stone's clarity by using infrared lasers to drill microscopic holes directly into the targeted inclusions. The inclusion can then be bleached in a sulfuric acid solution, thereby lightening a...

PGS had the pleasure of welcoming jewelry journalist Jennifer Heebner to Chicago this past week, following her trip to the Tucson Gem Show. Jewelers and enthusiasts alike gathered for her talk at the Maller's Building to learn about upcoming trends for 2026. Heebner has been covering the jewelry industry for over 25 years, tracking and predicting trends in the industry. She served as senior editor for JCK magazine for 19 years and now serves as editor in chief of AGTA's Prism magazine....

This ring was submitted to the laboratory and upon examination we noticed a natural ‘part of the skin’ of the diamond. On the pavilion, you can see what is sometimes referred to as a ‘hopper’.