The Loupe: GIA World News recognizes GIA Alumni Association members who have received 25 or more Carat Points between Nov. 1, 2004 and Jan. 31, 2005. The Carat Point System of Recognition is an award system that bestows points for participation in GIA Alumni-approved educational activities.

Wendy Wright Feng, Indiana: 127
Linh T. Nguyen, Texas-Lone Star: 95
Surbhi D. Pandya, G.G., California-Golden Gate: 64
Shreyansh Kapoor, Asia-India: 50
Candice M. Gerard, G.G., Washington-Seattle: 47
January D. Gaul, G.G., California-San Diego: 44
Melody Joy Ross, A.J.P., Texas-Lone Star: 40
Noe A. Fortes, G.G., South America-Brazil: 31
Michael J. Shanlian, G.G., A.J.P., Michigan: 28