Dr Evan Smith, Ph.D., GIA research scientist, has dedicated his work to methodically characterising the inclusions found in rare diamonds. In this video presentation recorded at the 2017 JCK Las Vegas show, Smith shares his findings on the unexpected ori
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GIA researchers analysed more than 90,000 natural pink diamonds to better understand how these rare and beautiful diamonds formed and got their colour.
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In mid-November of 2016, GIA instructor Ric Taylor travelled to the Ramat Gan offices of the Israel Diamond Manufacturers Association Ltd to teach the Institute’s five-day Diamond Grading Lab class.
Read MoreReviews diamond discoveries at the Lomonosov deposit, as well as the geology of the Arkhangelsk kimberlite province.
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Patrick Dreher – a fifth-generation gem carver from Idar-Oberstein, Germany – shared how he transforms rough stones into intricate lifelike animal carvings with students at GIA’s campus in Carlsbad, California.
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Dr James Shigley and Dr Christopher M. Breeding presented an overview of GIA research activities at the 2015 AGTA GemFair in Tucson, Arizona.
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GIA’s postdoctoral programme gives researchers access to gemmological data, equipment, and rare, unusual and large gems in its laboratories.
Read MoreThese red, pink and orange hued gems evoke passion and excitement – and are sure-fire accessories for sultry summer days.
Read MoreYou may not have the time or means to go on a gem expedition, but GIA can guide you through one. This new website, which aggregates more than 80 years of gemmology research, can help you explore the world of gems.
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GIA field gemmologists journeyed to a sapphire deposit near Weldborough in North Eastern Tasmania in 2012 and 2013 to gather samples for GIA’s reference collection.
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