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GIA Commits $1.3 Million to Artisanal Mining Education Project

CARLSBAD, Calif. – Oct. 16, 2019 – GIA will expand distribution of its innovative gem guide for artisanal miners to other communities and countries in Africa.

GIA Shares Latest Research in New Lecture Series

NEW YORK – Oct. 1, 2019 – GIA presents a dynamic and informative series of talks, “GIA New York Science Talks Series,” where GIA researchers will share ground-breaking discoveries related to gemology.

A Dazzling Recruiting Event and Open House in Carlsbad

CARLSBAD, Calif. – Sept. 27, 2019 – GIA open its doors to the public on Friday, Oct. 11 from 8:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. as part of its annual Jewelry Career Fair and Open House.

New Mineral Named for Famed Gemologist John Koivula

CARLSBAD, Calif. – Sept. 17, 2019 – GIA researchers recently confirmed a new mineral species, johnkoivulaite, named in honor of GIA researcher John Koivula.

GIA Upgrades iD100 Gem Testing Device to Screen Pink Diamonds

CARLSBAD, Calif. – Sept. 5, 2019 – The GIA iD100 Pink Diamond Software Upgrade distinguish natural pink diamonds from laboratory-grown diamonds and diamond simulants.