This 146.10-carat peridot is in the collection of the Natural History Museum in London Peridot has always been associated with light. In fact, the Egyptians called it the “gem of the sun.” Some ...

Established in 1931, the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) is the world’s foremost authority on diamonds, colored stones, and pearls. A public benefit, nonprofit institute, GIA is the leading ...

CARLSBAD, Calif. – January 29, 2025 – GIA field gemologists recently completed their one-hundredth expedition, adding to the Institute’s unrivaled store of independently verified gemological ...

Secure your spot for the Sept. 7-10 event in Carlsbad, CA CARLSBAD, Calif. – January 27, 2025 – Registration for Converge, the singular gem and jewelry event combining the unique expertise of the ...

The separation of naturally colored lavender jadeite from color-treated material is a problem that has long plagued gemologists. One theory is that the dyeing agents being used are of an organic ...

Figure 1. Pleochroism in a 15 ct tanzanite, as seen with the unaided eye through the crown and the pavilion sides and ends. Photo by Wimon Manorotkul. In describing colored gemstones, the major ...

As a consumer, you will regularly encounter in the marketplace gems that have been treated to change their appearance. A topic that often comes up is whether a particular gemstone is or isn’t treated.

This course covers the skills necessary to become a CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing) technician. Skills taught include using CAD software to develop models and ...

2021年Gianmaria Buccellati財団 最優秀ジュエリーデザイン賞を受賞したデザイン。カリフォルニア州カールスバッドでGIAジュエリー デザイン コースを修了したMeghan Simmonsによる作品。この ...

Emerald, the birthstone for May, has been beloved for millennia, evoking rebirth and renewal. Widely regarded as the definition of green, emerald is the perfect color for spring. From the poetic ...

GIA studied more than 400 important gemstones from the Gübelin Collection and is committed to sharing this repository of gemological information. This work is a valuable resource for all students, ...

People from all over the world send their diamonds to the GIA laboratory for grading and analysis. Our clients put their business in our hands and their trust in our expertise – and we are extremely ...