Turnaround Time

Below are the current estimated turnaround times for diamonds and colored gemstones submitted to GIA laboratories this week. Turnaround times are calculated from the date GIA receives the item to the date results are made available and are counted as business days (i.e., weekdays excluding holidays).  Secondary services and transit times are not factored into the estimate. Turnaround times are updated weekly and represent GIA’s best estimate for items submitted in the current week.

For Items Submitted the Week of May 20, 2013

Lab Location	Diamonds Over 4 carats	Diamond Dossier®	Diamond Grading	Colored Diamonds	Colored Stones	Pearls
Carlsbad	2-5 days	20-25 days	20-25 days	15-20 days	15-20 days	**
New York	5-7 days	20-25 days	20-25 days	20-25 days	15-20 days	15-20 days
Mumbai	**	25-30 days	25-30 days	**	**	**
Hong Kong	**	25-30 days	25-30 days	**	**	**
Bangkok	**	10-15 days	10-15 days	**	15-20 days	15-20 days
Johannesburg	**	15-20 days	15-20 days	**	**	**
Gaborone	**	10-15 days	10-15 days	**	**	**
Israel	**	3-5 days	3-5 days	**	**	**
Tokyo	**	3-5 days	3-5 days	**	**	**

** Service not performed at this location. Stones received here will be shipped to another GIA location for grading or identification.