Jeweler’s Goal: Unite Gem, Jewelry Industry in One of Mexico’s Largest Cities
Alumni chapter leader wants to help develop Mexico’s third-most populous city into a thriving jewelry design and manufacturing hub.
2018 GIA Symposium: The Future Belongs to Those Who Adapt
The future will be robust for those in the diamond and gemstone industry who can adapt quickly to change in both consumer preferences and technology.
National Retail Federation Predicts a Cheery Holiday
The building blocks are in place for a strong 2018 U.S. holiday season. Plus, diamond market updates and upcoming auctions.
Alrosa Claims Wider Role in Diamond Market with Hong Kong Auction
Alrosa, the once-aloof Russian diamond producer, is asserting itself into the world diamond market.
Typhoon, Trade Wars and Currency Lows Dampen Hong Kong Shows
Business at the September Hong Kong Gem and Jewellery Shows was spotty, despite a strong world economy. Buyers left early to avoid Typhoon Mangkhut.
Typhoon, Trade Wars and Currency Lows Dampen Hong Kong Shows
Business at the September Hong Kong Gem and Jewellery Shows was spotty, despite a strong world economy. Buyers left early to avoid Typhoon Mangkhut.
Beads: The World’s First Jewelry
Beads are an undeniable staple of personal adornment around the world. Discover how they cut across political, socio-economic and cultural boundaries.
Survey Shows: Diamond Sales Increased Last Year
Retail sales of diamond jewelry worldwide totaled an estimated US $77.5 billion in 2017, up from $74.6 billion in 2016, according to a survey by Tacy/Pharos Beam Consulting.
Discovery of Color-Change Chrome Grossular Garnets from Ethiopia
The first known group of color-change gem-quality chrome grossular garnet, reportedly from Ethiopia, is examined in GIA’s Carlsbad lab.
Gemstones and Sustainable Development Knowledge Hub
Projects developed by the GemHub to benefit miners, cutters, and others involved in the gem and jewelry industry.
Green-Blue Maxixe-Type Beryl
A transparent greenish blue pear-shaped gemstone, reportedly from Madagascar, is discovered to be a Maxixe-type beryl.
IAC Conference on Responsible Gold
Gold: Vortex, Virtues, and Values was hosted by Initiatives in Art and Culture (IAC) at Bohemian National Hall in New York City, April 12–13. Now in its eighth year, the conference has become an annual industry gathering for those looking to evaluate the market, discover exceptional work, and discuss key gold-related issues.
Nephrite Bracelet with Filled Cavity
A jade bracelet contains unusual fillers, used to create a smooth surface.
Observation of Etched Surface Micro-Features on HPHT Synthetic Diamonds Using Laser Confocal Microscopy
aser confocal microscopy, a very reliable method of revealing surface micro-features, is used on an HPHT synthetic diamond to reveal growth structures.
Separating Glass-Filled Rubies Using the DiamondView
The DiamondView instrument is able to identify glass as the filler in a pair of heart-shaped rubies.
Update on Trace-Element Chemical Characteristics of Golden Sheen Sapphire
An update the gemological and chemical characteristics of golden sheen sapphires from Kenya.
15 Carat HPHT Synthetic Diamond
A synthetic diamond seen in the Carlsbad lab is the largest faceted lab-grown diamond examined by GIA.
Beryl and Glass Assemblage Imitating Emerald
An unusual assembled stone is examined at GIA’s New York lab.
Cabochons Fashioned from the Shell of Crassostrea Virginica
Crassostrea virginica, the so-called Eastern or American oyster, is a commercial seafood widely distributed along the east coast of the United States to the Gulf of Mexico.
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