Press Release

GIA Source Verification Service Launched

Polished diamonds with verified sources accepted from manufacturers

CARLSBAD, Calif. – July 27, 2022 – Leading diamond manufacturers began submitting polished diamonds for the new GIA® Source Verification Service (SVS) in early July. GIA-graded diamonds with verified source country information will be available as the first submissions are returned and as more manufacturers join the program.

“GIA’s new service provides diamond source information to consumers as quickly as possible,’ said GIA President and CEO Susan Jacques. “Backed by our commitment to consumer protection, the GIA® Source Verification Service is ready to provide verified diamond source information to address increasing consumer demand and government interest in transparency and traceability across the diamond supply chain.”

Diamond manufacturers are carefully vetted by an independent auditing firm before they can participate in the GIA® Source Verification Service. The auditors confirm that the manufacturers can successfully track a diamond from receipt of the rough diamond through the entire manufacturing process. Only polished natural diamonds with verified source documentation, including Kimberley Process certificates and invoices, from vetted manufacturers are eligible for the verification service at this time. GIA plans to add laboratory-grown diamonds to the service in the near future. Participating manufacturers will also be regularly audited to ensure continued adherence to the service guidelines. The disclosed source information is available in GIA’s online Report Check service.

Diamond manufacturers interested in participating should contact labservice@gia.edu. The GIA® Source Verification Service was first announced on April 18, 2022.

The disclosed information is presented in a tab on GIA Report check. See this sample report on GIA Report Check – report number 2225529493.

The disclosed information is presented in a tab on GIA Report check. See this sample report on GIA Report Check – report number 2225529493.

About GIA

An independent nonprofit organization, GIA (Gemological Institute of America), established in 1931, is recognized as the world’s foremost authority in gemology. GIA invented the famous 4Cs of Color, Clarity, Cut and Carat Weight and, in 1953, created the International Diamond Grading System™ which is recognized around the world as the standard for diamond quality.
 
Through research, education, gemological laboratory services and instrument development, the Institute is dedicated to ensuring the public trust in gems and jewelry by upholding the highest standards of integrity, academics, science and professionalism.