Perhaps the best-loved gems of all time, pearls—both natural and cultured pearls—occur in a wide variety of colours. Learn about the factors that make pearls so popular and desirable!
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Explore GIA’s collection of free, rare digital books and manuscripts that document the history of gems and jewellery.
Read MorePerfect shining spheres. Lustrous baroque forms. Seductive strands, warm to the touch. Pearls are simply and purely organic
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John Latendresse is known as the father of American cultured pearls. He was also a great natural pearl collector and left his family a remarkable natural pearl collection. The Latendresse family is well recognised in the American pearl industry and has long supported GIA pearl research. Come with us to revisit this family and their pearl collection.
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Economists are recognising that the decline in middle-class purchasing power is directly affecting some consumer products – including jewellery.
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Rebecca Buys, GG, with a fulfilling career as a designer and appraiser, guides GIA alumni opportunities in San Diego, California.
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De Beers holds largest cycle (sight) in more than two years. Luxury sales have begun to rise again after a negative year.
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Everyone would agree that exposure and focus are the most critical aspects to consider when photographing gems or jewellery. But there are two other practices that take this kind of photography even further: lighting and positioning of the gem or jewel. The first component ensures a successful photograph. The second makes a picture interesting – or even compelling.
Read MoreA treatise on the design, display, care and repair of fine gemstones.
Read MoreLearn about pearl's durability and how to care for your pearl jewellery.
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