The Loupe: GIA World News recognizes GIA Alumni Association members who have received 25 or more Carat Points between May 1 and July 31, 2004. The Carat Point System of Recognition is an award system that bestows points for participation in GIA Alumni-approved educational activities.

Ronald H. Ringsrud, G.G., California-Golden Gate: 151
Kathy Jo Tull, G.G., Montana: 80
Mary L. DeViney, Virginia: 48
Shirley I. Schultz, California-Inland Empire: 41
Sharon Peatfield, New England: 40
Colleen L. Clough, G.G., California-Los Angeles: 33
John Edwards, A.J.P., New York-Manhattan: 32
Yoshiro Takano, Asia-Japan, Alumni Association Japan (AAJ): 30
David M. Kondo, New York-Manhattan: 28
Richard J. Malerba, G.G., Georgia-Atlanta: 28
Vittsi G. Tanjuakio, G.G., California-Golden Gate: 27
Laura T. Barton-Wells, A.J.P., New England: 25