DNA fingerprinting of precious corals and pearls
Presentation by Dr. Laurent E. Cartier at the International Gemmological Conference (IGC) in Nantes (France) in August 2019.
Traceability & Blockchain for Gemstones – an Overview
Traceability & Blockchain for Gemstones – an Overview. Published in Journal of the Gemmological Association of Hong Kong GAHK, 2019, Volume XL, 22-25.
Blockchain, Chain of Custody and Trace Elements: An Overview of Tracking and Traceability Opportunities in the Gem Industry
Blockchain, Chain of Custody and Trace Elements: An Overview of Tracking and Traceability Opportunities in the Gem Industry. Published in Journal of Gemmology, 36, 3, 212-227.
Neutron Radiography and Tomography: A New Approach to Visualize the Internal Structures of Pearls
Neutron Radiography and Tomography: A New Approach to Visualize the Internal Structures of Pearls. Published in Journal of Gemmology, 2018, 36(1), 56-63.
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
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
Simultaneous X-ray Radiography, Phase-Contrast and Darkfield Imaging to Separate Natural from Cultured Pearls
Simultaneous X-ray Radiography, Phase-Contrast and Darkfield Imaging to Separate Natural from Cultured Pearls. Published in Journal of Gemmology, 2017, 35, 7, 628–638. Author(s): M.S. Krzemnicki, C. Hanser, V. Revol
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
Black Pearls – Grey Pearls
Black Pearls – Grey Pearls. Published in Journal of Gemmological Association of Hong Kong GAHK, 2017, 38, 32-24. Author(s): H.A. Haenni