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The Stories Behind the Photos: A Gigantic Aquamarine and ‘Gaudy’ Nature

Gemmological photojournalist Robert Weldon shares the stories behind some of his favourite photos.

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Making the Cut: The Art and Science of Fantasy Carving

Gem cutters - whether “gem whisperers” or mathematicians - create breathtakingly artistic individual gems and sculptures.

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Close-up shot of 18K yellow gold, emerald, enamel and diamond lariet suite, inclusing ring, lariet, pendant and earrings.
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GIA Scholarship Helps Designer Build Technical Skills and Creativity

JDT programme gives designer the skills and techniques – and freedom – to create the designs that move past the trends.

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Lattice-patterned gems encase an 18K gold kaleidoscope.
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Katzenbach Designs Honoured with Two AGTA Awards in Two Years

Designer specialises in Maine tourmaline, precision faceting, fantasy-cut gemstones and custom-designed jewellery.

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Is Another 1,000 (or 3,000) Carat Diamond Around the Corner?

Find out why the number of very large diamonds entering the market has increased sharply in the last few years.

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Jewellers to the Maharajas of Jaipur and Modern-Day Moguls

Enter a world not well-known in the West—the world of the maharajas and their jewellery, coveted by the modern-day moguls of business, entertainment and royalty. See the fantastic works of art made today in the form of enamelled Kundan meena jewellery and the regal look of polki diamonds.

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Jaipur, India: The Emerald Cutting and Trading Powerhouse

Jaipur, India, is a leading emerald cutting and trading centre for the global gem and jewellery industry. See inside the industry with a GIA field team, and learn the intricacies of a business seldom seen by the public or most members of the industry.

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Shenzhen: The Frontier of China’s Gem and Jewellery Industry

All jewellery professionals are familiar with the city of Shenzhen, a global jewellery manufacturing centre and a leader of China’s fast-growing gem and jewellery industry. Join the GIA team as we tour the city and discover more about its leading jewellery brands.

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The round brilliant is the most popular diamond cut. Because of its popularity, assessment of this cut has been the subject of considerable research. Courtesy of Harold & Erica Van Pelt.
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Diamond Cut: The Wow Factor

Learn the basics of the GIA Cut Grading System for round brilliant cut diamonds to help pick out your perfect diamond.

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Colour-Zoned Emerald

An emerald with strong colour zoning along the pavilion facets demonstrates the importance of cutting and orientation in gem materials.

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