Publications

The Journal of Gemmology – 2017

Boehm E.: Purple Spinel from Badakhshan, Afghanistan. The Journal of Gemmology, Vol. 35, No. 8, pp. 694-697

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Sinkankas Symposium – 2017

Boehm E.: Sapphire Origin Determination: Past and Present. Fourteenth Annual Sinkankas Symposium – Sapphire, pp. 102-107

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The Journal of Gemmology – 2016

Boehm E.: Pink Spinel from Mozambique. The Journal of Gemmology, Vol. 35, No. 2, pp. 109-110

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The Journal of Gemology – 2014

pub-The Journal of Gemmology, Vol 34 No 1 Cover PhotoBoehm E.: Photomicrography using a Smartphone Camera. The Journal of Gemmology, Vol. 34, No. 1, pp. 6-7

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National Jeweler – 2013

Boehm E.: Precious & Imperial Topaz from Brazil. NationalJeweler.com, Jan. 25, 2013.

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Chubb Collectors – 2013

Boehm E.: Colored Gemstone Ethical Fair Trade & Sustainability. Chubb Collectors Newsletter, March 1, 2013.

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National Jeweler – 2013

Boehm E.: Spinel: The hot “new” gem with an ancient heritage. NationalJeweler.com, Dec. 13, 2013

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The Journal of Gemology – 2013

pub-The Journal of Gemmology Vol 33 No 7-8 CoverRingsrud R., Boehm E.: Penas Blancas: An historic Colombian emerald mine. The Journal of Gemmology, Vol. 33, No 7-8, pp. 187-199

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National Jeweler – 2012

Boehm E.: Brazilian Gemstones on the Rise. NationalJeweler.com, Dec. 13, 2012

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Gems & Gemology — Spring 2008

GG-Sp-2008Copper-bearing (Paraíba–type) Tourmaline from Mozambique

by Brendan M. Laurs, J. C. (Hanco) Zwaan, Christopher M. Breeding, William B. (Skip) Simmons, Donna Beaton, Kenneth F. Rijsdijk, Riccardo Befi, and Alexander U. Falster

Features Lago Pendant by Carley Jewels, Cuprian Tourmaline from RareSource, pg. 29

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AGTA Prism — 2007

agta-prism-spectrum-2007Spectrum Awards
AGTA Prism — Spring 2007

Open Category: All Other Faceted:
Features Edward Boehm in 3rd place with 5.39 ct. square cushion-cut Spinel.

This superb spinel is the finest red spinel I have ever seen from Burma — Edward Boehm


Gems & Gemology — Winter 2005

gems-and-gemology-winter-2005A Gemological Pioneer: Dr. Edward J. Gubelin

by Robert E. Kane, Edward W. Boehm, Stuart D. Overlin, Dona M. Dirlam, John I. Koivula, and Christopher P. Smith

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loupe-summer-2004The Loupe — Summer 2004

Gemologist Tells of Travels to World’s Richest Gem Mines
by Mauricio Minotta

Features Edward Boehm’s lectures about his travels directly to the gem mines.


ICA Gazette — Dec. 2003

ica-gazette-dec-2003-coverICA News “GIA Explores Madagascar with Help of ICA Ambassador”
photo by Edward Boehm.

Story features Edward Boehm and Brendan Laurs.


Gems & Gemology — Spring 2002

gems-and-gemology-spring-2002Portable Instruments and Tips on Practical Gemology in the Field: 14 Portable Instruments
by Edward W. Boehm

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Gems & Gemology — Winter 2000

gems-and-gemology-winter-2000Gem Localities of the 1990s
By James E. Shigley, Dona M. Dirlam, Brendan M. Laurs, Edward W. Boehm, George Bosshart, and William F. Larson

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Professional Jeweler — June 1999

professional-jeweler-june-1999The Case for Red Emerald: A rare North American beryl with an identity crisis
by Robert Weldon

Features a quote from Edward Boehm on page 2.


Professional Jeweler — January 1999

professional-jeweler-jan-1999Temple of the Cut
by Robert Weldon

A 60ct Citrine courtesy of RareSource
Artist is Klaus Schafer from Idar-Oberstein, Germany
Photo by Robert Weldon


Gems & Gemology — Fall 1995

Gem-Quality Grossular Andradite: A NEW GARNET FROM MALI
By Mary L. Johnson, Edward W. Boehm, Horst Krupp, Joachim W. Zang, and Robert C. Kammerling

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Gems & Gemology – 1992

pub-Gems&Gemology Cover Spring 1992Barot N.R., Boehm E.W.: Gem-Quality Green Zoisite. Gems & Gemology, Vol. 28, No. 1, pp.4-15

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Gems & Gemology – 1990

pub-Gems&Gemology Cover Fall 1990Koivula J.I., Boehm E., Kammerling R.C.: Diamond Grit-Impregnated Tweezers: A potentially destructive gemological tool. Gems & Gemology, Vol. 26, No. 2, pp.149-151.

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