GIA Board Welcomes Two New Governors
At their recent Board meeting at the Institute’s California headquarters, the GIA Board of Governors welcomed two new Governors, new Chair and Vice Chair of the Board, and said goodbye to four departing members.
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In Memory of Helene Fortunoff
CARLSBAD, Calif. – Nov. 9, 2021 – The GIA community – more than 3,300 associates around the world and hundreds of thousands of graduates – offers their condolences to the family of industry icon Helene Fortunoff, who passed away earlier this week.
Famed Neuroscientist to Open AGS X GIA Converge Conference
Neuroscientist and perception expert Dr. Beau Lotto will be the opening keynote speaker at Converge
GIA Expands with State-of-the-Art Laboratory in Dubai
The global diamond industry now has a new, state-of-the-art option for meeting the need for trusted, efficient, and recognized science-based diamond grading services.
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GIA Observes Unusual Color Change in Sapphires
During routine color stability testing of sapphires, GIA experts observed an unusual gain of orange or yellow coloration to a padparadscha-like color or even to pure orange.
Dr. John W. Valley Retires from GIA Board of Governors
Dr. John W. Valley, a member of the GIA Board of Governors since 2014, retired from the Board following their regular annual meeting held in early November in Carlsbad, CA.
Cartier Rare Book Repository and Archives
The nucleus of the RTL Library this highly important collection represents almost every major work on gems and jewelry ever written or published.
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GIA Introduces Expanded Nacre Scale to All Pearl Classification Reports
GIA is introducing an expanded approach to evaluating nacre on all pearl classification reports
GIA Highlights Emerging Design Talent in 5th Annual Competition
CARLSBAD, Calif. – Monday, Feb. 14 – The fifth annual Gianmaria Buccellati Foundation Award for Excellence in Jewelry Design was presented on Feb. 4 to GIA graduate Meghan Simmons from the GIA Carlsbad campus.