News & Articles

The Curious Life of Patrick O’Shea: From Ballistics Detective to Gemologist and Jewelry Designer

January 10, 2020

A life’s journey down many paths of self-discovery and interests all lead to jewelry designer.

Making the Cut: The Art and Science of Fantasy Carving

Sharon Bohannon, January 10, 2020

Gem cutters - whether “gem whisperers” or mathematicians - create breathtaking jewelry art.

GIA Researchers Reveal the Secrets to Diamond-in-a-Diamond Mystery

Stephen Morisseau, January 10, 2020

Researchers examined one of the most interesting and unique diamond crystals ever found.

Jewelry Sales Show Modest Rise; Higher End Soars

Russell Shor, January 10, 2020

U.S. holiday sales increased slightly from 2018. Online buying surged, foot traffic in retail slowed.

2019 in Review: Diamond Trade Begins Recovery, Jewelry Retail Blooms Late, Extraordinary Auction Sales

Russell Shor, December 16, 2019

World’s two largest diamond producers say market is stabilizing after severe cutbacks in rough sales.

Gems & Gemology’s 7 Most Unusual Encounters from 2019

Stuart Overlin, Brooke Goedert and Kellie Giordano, December 13, 2019

Check out some of the most interesting and unusual gems submitted to GIA’s laboratories in 2019.

Gems & Gemology