Centuries of Opulence: Jewels of India
This exhibit features 50 remarkable gemstone jewelry pieces and objects showcasing more than 300 years of adornment in India.
Jewelry Industry Experts Inspire Job Seekers
Panelists from GIA's 2013 Jewelry Career Fair share their best advice for success in the gem and jewelry industry.
Dr. Edward J. Gübelin Collection
Dr. Edward Gübelin’s lifelong study of gems and their inclusions revolutionized the science of gemology...
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Bench Tip #19: Quickly, Accurately Saw Around a Sharp Corner
This article explains how to quickly and accurately saw around a sharp corner.
Bench Tip #5: Repair a Fine Chain with a Soldering Technique
This article explains how to repair a fine chain with a soldering technique.
Bench Tip #15: Modify Your Prong Pushers to Make Them More Versatile
This article explains how to modify prong pushers to make them more versatile.
Bench Tip #6: Use a Split Mandrel for Finishing Round Bezels
This article explains how to use a split mandrel to finish round bezels.
Bench Tip #7: A Modified Tool to Bezel-Set Round Faceted Stones
This article explains how to modify a tool to bezel-set round faceted stones
Bench Tip #9: Use the Touchstone Method for Testing Purity in Karat Gold
This article explains how to use the touchstone method for testing purity in karat gold.
Bench Tip #10: Use Vector Tightening to Overcome Metal Memory in Prongs
This article explains how to use vector tightening to overcome metal memory in prongs.