In honor of GIA’s 70th anniversary, The Loupe takes a look back at the Institute’s first 70 years with a visual and inspirational journey through the decades. The winter issue reflects on the 30s and 40s, charted in a timeline throughout the issue.

The Winter issue also includes the prestigious Cumulative Honor Roll of Donors for the year 2000. Join us as we honor those who have generously donated to GIA to help build and secure the Institute in its prominent position as the world’s foremost authority in gemology.

Also included in the issue: GIA’s latest research on conflict diamonds, the upcoming launch of GIA’s online learning community program, a wrap up of events during the 2001 Tucson Gem shows in Tucson, Arizona, and the latest news and events within the gem and jewelry industry.