Pink-to-red coral has a long history as an ornamental gem material in jewelry, carvings, and sculptures. However, due to a variety of environmental and legal factors, the supply of high-quality, ...

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 ...

GIA Instruments works hand-in-hand with GIA’s laboratory, education and research teams, as well as the jewelry trade to develop the instrumentation you need to prepare you for the challenges of ...

CARLSBAD, California – January 14, 2025 - The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) has announced the planned retirement of its president and CEO, Susan Jacques, at the end of 2025. The Institute has ...

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 ...

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 Graduate Jeweler diploma program is a hands-on experience that introduces students to the knowledge and skills required for a career in jewelry fabrication and repair. You will work with gemstones ...

Ruby is the July birthstone – and it’s one of the most coveted of gems. The name is derived from the Latin word ruber, meaning “red” – the color of love and passion. Few things catch the eye like the ...

Fine-color, large, and eye-clean (lacking visible inclusions) rubies like this 11.01carat (ct) stone from Myanmar (formerly known as Burma) are extremely rare and valuable. – Photo: Robert Weldon/GIA.

Observations of Oval-, Pear-, and Marquise-Shaped Diamonds: Implications for Fancy Cut Grading Presents findings from observations of oval-, pear-, and marquise-shaped diamonds, laying the groundwork ...

This sapphire from Kashmir has an intense velvety blue color. – Photo: Robert Weldon/GIA. Sapphire is one of the Big three of jewelry colored gemstones—the other two are ruby and emerald. A durable ...