Betty Sue King shares her expertise at chapter meetings, on pearl trips and with donations to the Tucson auctions – all in support of the GIA alumni.
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Geologist and publisher earns his GG so he can share more information on gem materials with visitors to Geology.com, his Earth Science website.
Read MoreAlumni chapter leader wants to help develop Mexico’s third-most populous city into a thriving jewellery design and manufacturing hub.
Read MoreJDT programme gives designer the skills and techniques – and freedom – to create the designs that move past the trends.
Read MoreThey met in the queue to get into the GIA Alumni Association Tucson party – and changed the course of their lives forever.
Read MoreDesigner specialises in Maine tourmaline, precision faceting, fantasy-cut gemstones and custom-designed jewellery.
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Karyna Sena, a third-generation gem and jewellery professional, infuses the rich tapestry of Brazil – and her joie de vivre – in each of her designs.
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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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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.
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An oval-shaped faceted stone resembling an emerald proved to be a doublet with a beryl top and a topaz bottom.
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