GIA Offers Expanded Lab Services During Hong Kong Show

CARLSBAD, Calif. – Sept. 2, 2010 – The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) will provide show-site gemological services during the Hong Kong Jewellery & Gem Fair 2010. Colored stones may be dropped off at the AsiaWorld Expo, booth 7N36, 38, P35, 37 from 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Sept. 14-17 and 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Sept. 18.

Show-site Gemological Services offered:

· GIA Colored Stone Identification Reports, including jadeite
· GIA Colored Stone Origin Reports for ruby, sapphire and emerald
· Redeem GIA GemPasses™ or purchase a GIA GemPassbook™ for special rates on GIA colored stone services

Expanded Diamond Services at the New GIA Laboratory Hong Kong:

· Through Sept. 20, the GIA Laboratory Hong Kong will offer its grading, laser inscription and sealing services for D-to-Z color diamonds of any carat size. Visit the new GIA Hong Kong Laboratory from 9 a.m to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday at the New World Tower, 18 Queen’s Road Central, Room 1411, Hong Kong.

For more information, call (852) 3166-7000 or email giahongkonglab@gia.edu.