The Journal of Gemmology has been the official journal of the Gemmological Association of Great Britain since the company was incorporated in 1947. Printed in black-and-white with a grey cover, the 1947 journal looked very different from the full-colour publication produced today. All Gem-A members receive The Journal as part of their membership package, keeping them up-to-date with new gemstone sources, the latest synthetic and simulated gems and gemstone treatments.  Laboratories, libraries, museums and similar institutions may subscribe to The Journal. The Journal also gives details of Association events, lists those who have qualified in our Gemmology and Gem Diamond examinations, new Fellows and members, and donations and gifts received.

View samples of two articles from the The Journal.

The Journal 2010

The Journal is also now available online for current Gem-A members with full search facilities (access to these pages requires membership log-in).  New articles placed online during 2010 will be published in a single hard copy and sent to all paid-up Gem-A members early in 2011 as part of their 2010 subscription.

Current articles will also be summarized in Gems & Jewellery, explaining the interest, relevance and importance of the article, the science, if necessary, and, of course, pointing to the online article where the full text, charts, footnotes and so on will published. These summaries will be readable and interesting brief articles, not to be confused with the succinct abstracts that will continue to be provided online.

Current articles and recent issues

View abstracts of the latest articles to go on line and those published in The Journal from 2008 to date, For earlier volumes of the Journal click here. 

It is important for all those with an interest in gemmology to have access to a collection of reference literature on the subject. View details of back issues available for purchase.

Submitting articles

The Editor is glad to consider original articles shedding new light on subjects of gemmological interest for publication in The Journal. If you would like to submit an article for consideration please refer to the notes on the preparation of typescripts.