Tag Archives: GIA

Diamond, pearl CE offered through alumni network

May 2, 2022

The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) has relaunched its alumni association as the GIA Alumni Collective.

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Record-breaking CVD diamond examined by GIA

February 7, 2022

A 16.41-carat laboratory-grown diamond believed to be the largest ever created using the CVD method has been looked at by GIA.

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Be prepared: Five tips to avoid getting swindled when buying diamonds

December 15, 2021

As a jewellery retailer, you want your customer to feel confident they are getting what they have paid for.

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GIA distinguished research fellow wins Robert M. Shipley Award

September 17, 2021

The American Gem Society’s Robert M. Shipley Award has been presented to James Shigley, PhD, of the Gemological Institute of America (GIA).

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Attempted diamond fraud thwarted by GIA

May 27, 2021

To ensure transparency and maintain trust with customers, jewellers should exercise caution when purchasing diamonds.

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GIA victorious in trademark infringement suit

April 14, 2021

Gemological Institute of America (GIA) has won a trademark infringement suit accusing AIG Belgium of using ‘copycat’ branding.

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Fraudulent diamond inscriptions spotted by GIA

February 25, 2021

Several mined and lab-grown diamonds have been identified by the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) as having counterfeit inscriptions.

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$2M in scholarships up for grabs

February 9, 2021

Members of the jewellery and gemmology industries have until March 31 to apply for the Gemological Institute of America’s (GIA’s) 2021 scholarships.

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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.

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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.

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