Through extensive hands-on practice using gemstones, you will explore grading the color, clarity and cut quality of a wide range of colored stones. Coursework includes the study of the GIA Colored ...

For over 100 years, reference has been made to a unique sapphire, the color of a lotus blossom, the padparadscha. Yet the precise hue represented by this rare stone has been a subject of discussion, ...

Studies carried out at the DTC Research Centre have shown that single-crystal CVD synthetic diamond is clearly distinguishable from natural diamond. This article presents information about the CVD ...

Diamond “type” is a concept that is frequently mentioned in the gemological literature, but its relevance to the practicing gemologist is rarely discussed. Diamonds are broadly divided into two types ...

Nephrite jade with high market value and production potential from the Chinese city of Hechi, in Guangxi Province, was tested by standard gemological methods, polarizing microscopy, scanning electron ...

The soothing soft pink shades of rose quartz appeal to gem carvers and collectors. – Valerie Power, courtesy Arunashi People accept a certain amount of sand, dirt, and dust as ordinary ingredients in ...

Whether you're taking your next step in your professional journey or starting a new career, GIA courses and diploma programs prepare you for success. With curriculum developed from groundbreaking ...

Designed for clients who seek in-depth insights into every aspect of a jewelry item. Comprehensive analysis of the diamonds in an item, including number of stones, shape, estimated carat weight, color ...

GIA’s laboratory in Bangkok, Thailand conducts research and provides services such as diamond grading and origin determination, colored stone grading and origin determination and pearl identification ...

During the past 25 years, the corundum market has been transformed from one of medium to high-priced gems to one that encompasses nearly all price ranges. This transformation was caused by the ...

Many of the important gem minerals seen on today's market - aquamarine, tourmaline, and topaz, among others - come from an unusual type of rock known as a pegmatite. Gem-bearing pegmatites are ...