PHOTOMICROGRAPHY ON GEMSTONE INCLUSIONS FROM THE ARTISTIC ASPECTS

• Published in: New Design Ideas
• Main Author: Daud M.Z.; Ibrahim M.; Yaakob N.H.M.; Anuar N.S.M.; Omar M.
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Jomard Publishing 2022
• Online Access: https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85130072018&partnerID=40&md5=30adc30466ba54d67017b8be500abdda

This is a systematic literature review on gemstone inclusions as a result of photomicrography technique. The objective of this literature review is to study images from the fields of Earth and Planetary, specifically gemstone inclusions. Gemstone inclusion can be defined as any material that is trapped inside of another mineral while those mineral forms, be it crystal, liquid, or gas. Selected gemstone inclusion was analyzed according to art aspect, especially formalistic aspect. Gemstone is a group of precious minerals and receives high demands from society. Each gemstone has its own shape and pattern, called inclusion. Overall, five (5) inclusion images were chosen based on popularity of types and commonality to be found in a gemstone. These images were taken from popular gemology journals, such as Journal of Gemology and Gems & Gemology as well as gemology websites related to gemstones. This research shows various art formalistic aspects of gemstone inclusion that can be described as art elements, such as lines, look, shape, link, colors, and space as well as design principles, such as harmony, contrast, emphasis, balance, variety, rhythm, and unity. © 2022, Jomard Publishing. All rights reserved.