Tag Archives: GIA

GIA coming to Toronto October 9, 2019 Toronto-based industry members should clear their schedules on October 29, as the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) Alumni Association is hosting an event not to be missed. + Read More

313-carat diamond hailed as world’s largest D-colour October 3, 2019 Nemesis International has revealed a 313-carat stone they say is the largest D-colour diamond ever certified by the Gemological Institute of America (GIA). + Read More

New mineral species named for gemmologist September 17, 2019 Renowned microscopist and Gemological Institute of America (GIA) researcher John Koivula has received an honour most fitting. + Read More

Former GIA president passes away June 13, 2019 Glenn Nord, member of the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) Board of Governors and past president of the Institute, passed away on June 9. He was 90. + Read More

GIA to talk sustainability, consumer expectations at JCK May 17, 2019 Corporate responsibility is top of mind for the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) at this year’s JCK Las Vegas show. + Read More

GIA appoints director of institute relations April 24, 2019 The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) is strengthening its alumni program with the creation of a new role within the organization. + Read More

GIA retail program highlights coloured stones April 10, 2019 Participants in the Gemological Institute of America’s (GIA’s) Retailer Support Program now have access to an enhanced collection of materials to sell and promote coloured stones. + Read More

GIA career fair coming to the U.K. March 13, 2019 The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) will be hosting its second annual London Jewellery Career Fair at the city’s Goldsmiths’ Hall on April 5. + Read More

GIA winning design celebrates Taiwan March 6, 2019 A graduate of the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) has been presented with the second annual Gianmaria Buccellati Foundation Award, recognizing excellence in jewellery design. + Read More

Alexandrite added to GIA’s origin reports February 7, 2019 The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) has introduced origin reporting for alexandrite, adding the gem to its Colored Stone Identification & Origin Report services. + Read More