GIA offered a variety of hands-on sessions for attendees during the Converge conference.

An overview of more than 30 posters presented at the Converge conference.

GIA’s Al Gilbertson receives the American Gem Society’s highest honor.

Presents a comprehensive analysis of the gemological, spectroscopic, and trace element characteristics of a set of Shaanxi emerald samples based on standard and advanced gemological methods.

An updated edition of Herbert Tillander’s book is now available.

GIA’s president and CEO Susan Jacques is honored with the Richard T. Liddicoat Award for Distinguished Achievement.

A photo tour of the GIA Museum’s latest exhibit featuring extraordinary crystals and gems central to the cultures of southern Asia.

Investigates deposits known for producing multiple gemstone species and the conditions that create their distinct geological settings.

A report on the increase of artificially assembled or altered specimens circulating in Pakistan’s local gem markets.

GIA studies a selection of rough and cut garnet from a new source in northern Vietnam.

Multiple vivid blue lazurite inclusions are observed in a near-colorless scapolite.

A pink oval conch pearl displays firework-like flame patterns.