According to Hindu mythology, moonstone is made of solidified moonbeams.
Read MoreSharon Bohannon, August 9, 2019
Escape to a warm-water paradise in your mind with these jewels that formed in the sea, are inspired by marine life and evoke the ocean’s essence.
Read MoreSharon Bohannon, December 7, 2018
Looking for a gift for someone special? December’s birthstones offer a treat for every taste, style and personality – even if it’s not their birth month.
Read MoreSharon Bohannon, November 9, 2018
This collection of jewellery images illustrates how metalwork techniques showcase gemstone and jewellery designs.
Read MoreJaime Kautsky, November 3, 2017
Alumni couple, inspired by their mums, create beautiful jewellery – and a beautiful life – together.
Read MoreTao Hsu, January 25, 2016
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.
Read More, March 1, 1991
This section, from the Spring 1991 issue of Gems & Gemmology, is a compilation of interesting finds from GIA’s laboratories.
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