Tag Archives: GIA

Cultured pearl classification report added by GIA January 15, 2021 Jewellers and retailers can now obtain abbreviated classification reports for loose and mounted cultured pearls from the GIA. + Read More

Lab-grown diamond grading gets specific August 14, 2020 Ensuring public trust in gems and jewellery is the goal of Gemological Institute of America’s (GIA’s) recent change to its lab-grown diamond reporting. + Read More

JVC honours GIA president February 3, 2020 Susan M. Jacques, president and CEO of the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) has received the Stanley Schechter Award from the Jewelers Vigilance Committee (JVC). + Read More

GIA suspends diamond sealing services amid fraud fears February 3, 2020 Faced with potential packet tampering, the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) has suspended diamond sealing services. + Read More

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