Metrology, the science of measurement and its application, plays a critical role in the accuracy of GIA’s research and laboratory services. The metrology team closely monitors the performance of ...

Pietersite has been described as a brecciated variety of tiger’s-eye. This study examined pietersite specimens from Namibia and China (the main sources) using powder X-ray diffraction, optical ...

Birthstones are a fun, popular and colorful introduction to the world of gemstones. They appeal to audiences around the world regardless of gender, age, nationality or religion. Birthstones carry ...

Jade is one of the most misunderstood gemstones. It is actually two separate materials: jadeite and nephrite. Together, these materials have more simulants than most other gems. Thus, it is important ...

Figure 1. This alexandrite cabochon appears brownish green in fluorescent light (left) and brownish purple in incandescent light (right). The cabochon shows chatoyancy under both forms of illumination ...

Jewellery Machinery & Allied India International Expo (JMAIIE) is the first ever exclusive international exhibition on jewellery machinery & allied products. This show will not only have participation ...

3月の2つの誕生石であるアクアマリンとブラッドストーンは全く異なって見えますが、幸福をもたらすという共通の効果を持っています。アクアマリンの誕生石からは海の色が思い浮かびます。

With decades of expertise and laboratory locations worldwide, GIA uses more advanced instrumentation that extends far beyond the boundaries of standard gemological testing. The comprehensive analysis ...

Secure your spot for the Sept. 7-10 event in Carlsbad, CA CARLSBAD, Calif. – January 27, 2025 – Registration for Converge, the singular gem and jewelry event combining the unique expertise of the ...

CARLSBAD, Calif. – January 29, 2025 – GIA field gemologists recently completed their one-hundredth expedition, adding to the Institute’s unrivaled store of independently verified gemological ...

Diamond is available in a range of sizes and qualities to fit every consumer's tastes. One of the first things most people learn about diamonds is that not all diamonds are created equal. In fact, ...

Cultured pearls come in different sizes, shapes, and colors. Perhaps the best-loved gems of all time, pearls—both natural and modern cultured pearls—occur in a wide variety of colors. The most ...