Museum

The GIA Museum introduces visitors to the vast and vibrant world of gems and jewellery. Our exhibits – placed strategically throughout the Carlsbad campus – display the science and beauty of gems and are meant to educate, delight and astonish. They feature rotating items from the GIA collection and extraordinary, unique pieces on loan from our friends in the industry and private collectors.

Explore current and past exhibitions and enjoy a virtual peek of what our museum has to offer.Welcome to our world.

CURRENTLY ON DISPLAY

Past Exhibitions

Red Enamel Egg
Past Exhibit

Enchanted Red Egg

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The Jewelry of Tony Duquette
Past Exhibition

More is More: Tony Duquette Hutton Wilkinson Jewellery

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This gold pendant features a 125 carat Colombian emerald engraved in Arabic with  salutations of peace. Set with diamonds, Burmese rubies, emerald beads and dangling pearls, it was made for a ruler of the Kingdom of Mysore. Mughal Era • Mysore • 18th century • emerald, ruby, diamond and pearl in 22K gold • 6 x 8.5 x 2 cm
Past Exhibition

Centuries of Opulence: Jewels of India

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The 50.05-carat, D-color, Flawless briolette-cut diamond is from Diacore. Courtesy of Diacore. Photo by Robert Weldon/GIA
Past Exhibition

Dreams of Diamonds

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Wallace Chan
Past Exhibition

Wallace Chan

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Jewels of Hollywood

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GandG 80 Anniversary
Past Exhibit

G&G Celebrates 80 Years

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Dreher exhibit CE chameleon
Past Exhibit

Generations of Mastery

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Tablet to Tablet
Past Exhibition

Tablet to Tablet

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AJDC exhibit hero Raible
From the Vault

25 Years of Design from the AJDC

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Trilliant Gems
Past Exhibition

Trilliant Gems

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From the Vault

Arara Azul Necklace
from the vault

Brazilian Collection

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Edwardian Corsage Ornament
From the vault

Jewellery Collection

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Jadeite Qilong Carving
From the vault

Jadeite "Qilong" Carving

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