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GIA Laboratory Prevents Attempted Fraud

CARLSBAD, Calif. – May 17, 2021 – GIA is seeing an increase in the number of laboratory-grown diamonds submitted for update or verification services with counterfeit inscriptions referencing GIA natural diamond reports.

Winners Announced for The Beyoncé Knowles-Carter x Lorraine Schwartz GIA Scholarship

CARLSBAD, Calif. – April 20, 2021 – Three recipients announced for the Beyoncé Knowles-Carter x Lorraine Schwartz GIA Scholarship for full tuition to earn GIA’s Graduate Gemologist diploma through distance education.

GIA Wins Trademark Infringement Suit

CARLSBAD, Calif. – April 14, 2021 – a Belgian court unequivocally ordered AIG Belgium, to immediately cease using ‘AIG’ alone or in conjunction with other marks, or face significant penalty payments.

Study of Rare Diamonds Unlocks More of Earth's Secrets

CARLSBAD, Calif. – April 1, 2021 – Scientists at GIA continue to delve deep into earth's geologic history, using diamonds' distinctive characteristics to go – virtually – where no scientist has ever gone.

Beyoncé and Jewelry Designer Lorraine Schwartz Create GIA Scholarship Opportunities for Black Professionals in Jewelry

CARLSBAD, Calif. – Friday, Feb. 26 2021 –Beyoncé is teaming up with longtime friend and world-renowned jewelry designer Lorraine Schwartz to award two members of the Black community a scholarship to GIA.