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 ...

This 376.85-carat tourmaline was carved by O. Hansen, using the colors of the tourmaline as part of the design. - Chip Clark, courtesy Smithsonian Institution, National Museum of Natural History ...

GIA’s laboratories use advanced instrumentation and research to deliver accurate grading, identification, and origin ...

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 ...

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.

The Jewelry Design & Technology diploma program covers topics essential to becoming a jewelry designer and CAD (computer-aided design) technician, including designing a piece of jewelry from a concept ...

The September birthstone is sapphire – a gem that’s been cherished for thousands of years. Although the term sapphire usually refers to the blue variety of corundum (ruby is the red variety), this ...

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 ...

Get ready to turn your inspirations into designs with the Jewelry Design course. You’ll learn drafting, shading, design theory, how to illustrate shape and form using several mediums, and more. At the ...