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Tom Moses to Leave GIA in May

CARLSBAD, Calif. – March 5, 2026 – The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) announced today that Tom Moses, executive vice president and chief laboratory and research officer, has decided to leave the institute after almost 50 years of service.

GIA Carlsbad Graduate Receives Buccellati Foundation Jewelry Design Award

CARLSBAD, Calif. – February 23, 2026 – GIA (Gemological Institute of America), together with the Gianmaria Buccellati Foundation, presented the ninth annual Gianmaria Buccellati Foundation Award for Excellence in Jewelry Design.

Former GIA Governor Dr. George Rossman Passes Away

CARLSBAD, Calif. – February 11, 2026 – George Rossman, a member of the GIA Board of Governors from 1995 to 2007 and professor of mineralogy, emeritus, at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech), passed away on February 6 at age 81.

GIA to Update Gemological Reports for Colored Stones

CARLSBAD, Calif. – December 10, 2025 – GIA, the Gemological Institute of America, will launch redesigned colored stone reports and new services on January 1, 2026.

GIA Honors Susan Jacques

CARLSBAD, Calif. – November 10, 2025 – During the GIA Board of Governors meeting in early November at the Institute’s headquarters in Carlsbad, California, the Institute honored Susan M. Jacques with its highest honor.