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Feature Article

GIA Museum Exhibit: Theatrical Jewelry

Jewelry of legendary Hollywood designers Tony Duquette, Hutton Wilkinson shines in upcoming exhibit.
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Field Report

From the Andes to the Pantanál: In Search of Ametrine

We bring you to the source of one of the world’s most unique gems: ametrine. In this gem, nature has combined two quartz varieties, purple amethyst and golden citrine. Ametrine is found only in this exotic Andean nation, a land as unique as the gem it produces.
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Feature Article

Gems for the Modern Man

From classic to extraterrestrial, explore these gems perfectly suited for the modern man.
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Fancy Skull Cufflinks
ALUMNI PROFILE

Cufflinks: 227 Years of Family Tradition

Family history runs generations deep at Deakin & Francis. Today, brothers and GIA alumni own the business
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Industry Analysis

Price Increases Affect Gemstone Sales

Gem price increases and fewer Chinese buyers affect gem sales at the BaselWorld fair.
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Feature Article

New Jewelry Design, Technology Techniques

Students learn hands-on, practical tools they need to know to bring their artistic visions to life.
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This Month's

Featured Gems

  • Diamond
    Diamond
    emerald
    Diamond

    Diamonds are among nature’s most precious and beautiful creations.

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  • Featured Gems Emerald
    Emerald
    emerald
    Emerald

    Emerald is the bluish green to green variety of beryl, a mineral species that includes aquamarine.

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  • Amethyst
    Amethyst
    emerald
    Amethyst

    The essence of purple, amethyst is beautiful enough for crown jewels, affordable enough for class rings.

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  • Sapphire
    Sapphire
    emerald
    Sapphire

    The name “sapphire” can also apply to any corundum that’s not ruby red, another corundum variety.

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  • Ruby
    Ruby
    emerald
    Ruby

    Ruby is the most valuable variety of the corundum mineral species, which also includes sapphire.

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