Event
Padparadscha: the charm of a one-of-a-kind gem .A journey to discover one of the rarest varieties of corundum
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The padparadscha sapphire is a truly unique case in gemology, where its chemical and physical characteristics come together to create an exceptionally rare color. This talk will offer a scientific perspective on this extraordinary variety of corundum, diving deep into naming conventions, gemological properties, the mechanisms behind its color, and the processes of treatment and synthesis.
Speaker:
Ilaria Adamo, Director of the Italian Gemological Institute (IGI)
Event streaming on The Jewellery Connect
Organized by: Istituto Gemmologico Italiano (IGI)
7 September, 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Language
Italian
Simultaneous translation available
English