DNA Fingerprinting of Pearls, Corals and Ivory: A Brief Review of Applications in Gemmology
DNA Fingerprinting of Pearls, Corals and Ivory: A Brief Review of Applications in Gemmology. Published in Journal of Gemmology, 2018, 36, 2, 152-160. Author(s): L.E. Cartier, M.S. Krzemnicki, B. Lendvay, J. B. Meyer
DNA Fingerprinting of Pearls to Determine their Origins
Abstract: We report the first successful extraction of oyster DNA from a pearl and use it to identify the source oyster species for the three major pearl-producing oyster species Pinctada margaritifera, P. maxima and P. radiata. Both mitochondrial and nuclear gene fragments could be PCR-amplified and sequenced.
DNA Fingerprinting of Pearls to Determine their Origins
Abstract: We report the first successful extraction of oyster DNA from a pearl and use it to identify the source oyster species for the three major pearl-producing oyster species Pinctada margaritifera, P. maxima and P. radiata. Both mitochondrial and nuclear gene fragments could be PCR-amplified and sequenced.
Sapphires from a New Deposit at Bemainty near Ambatondrazaka in Madagascar
Sapphires from a New Deposit at Bemainty near Ambatondrazaka in Madagascar. Published in Incolor, 2017, 35, 44-47. Author(s): M.S. Krzemnicki
GemTOF: A new and highly versatile method to analyse trace elements and isotopes of gemstones and pearls
GemTOF: A new and highly versatile method to analyse trace elements and isotopes of gemstones and pearls. Published in IGC Namibia 2017 Abstract Proceedings, 88-90. Author(s): M.S. Krzemnicki, W.A. Balmer, H.A.O. Wang, J.-P. Chalain, P. Lefevre, W. Zhou, L.E. Cartier, H.A. Haenni
Radiocarbon Age Dating of 1,000-Year-Old Pearls from the Cirebon Shipwreck (Java, Indonesia)
Radiocarbon Age Dating of 1,000-Year-Old Pearls from the Cirebon Shipwreck (Java, Indonesia). Published in Journal of Gemmology, 2017, 35, 8, 728–736. Author(s): M.S. Krzemnicki, L.E. Cartier, I. Hajdas
Fake pearls made from Tridacna gigas shells
Fake pearls made from Tridacna gigas shells. Published in Journal of Gemmology, 2017, 35, 5, 424-429. Author(s): M.S. Krzemnicki, L.E. Cartier
Traceability of gemstones: challenges and opportunities
Traceability of gemstones: challenges and opportunities. Published in IGC 2017 Namibia Abstract Proceedings, 140-141. Author(s): L.E. Cartier, M.S. Krzemnicki, H.A.O. Wang, H.A. Haenni
Pearl farmers hit by water pollution clean up
Pearl farmers hit by water pollution clean up. Published by China Dialogue, 16th November 2017 Link to article: https://chinadialogue.net/en/business/10220-pearl-farmers-hit-by-water-pollution-clean-up/ Author(s): L.E. Cartier, J. Tu
Preserving the heritage of gemstone regions and resources worldwide: Future directions.
Preserving the heritage of gemstone regions and resources worldwide:Future directions. Published in Episodes, 2017, 40, 3, 233-236. Author(s): L.E. Cartier