Research Collaborations & Support to Academia
Since GIA’s founding in 1931, our mission has been to protect the public trust in gems and jewelry. Part of fulfilling this mission means conducting extensive research on gems through acquiring gem samples and conducting thorough scientific investigation on these samples through cutting-edge instruments. Our goal is to share our findings widely, including with the jewelry trade, scientific and academic communities and the general public.
The following list showcases recent articles authored or coauthored by GIA scientists that have appeared in professional publications. Coauthored articles were written in collaboration with researchers at universities or other institutions. These diverse articles represent pressing topics that our scientists are currently investigating, including knowledge that addresses current gemological challenges.
All Gems & Gemology articles are available for download on the GIA website. Articles from other journals are often available in university libraries or from the journal publishers. At GIA, we are privileged to have access to a large range and quantity of gems often unavailable to other scientists. We are thrilled to be able to share the insight obtained from these gems with fellow scientists and the public at large.
Single HPHT Synthetic Diamond Mixed in Natural Diamond Ring
Sapphire Rush Near Ambatondrazaka, Madagascar
Fine Corundum, Paraíba Tourmaline, and Alexandrite – Tucson 2014
Natural-Color Tanzanite and Yellow Sapphire – Tucson 2014
Chinese Freshwater Pearl Culturing, Overall Market Summary
Diamond History and Lore
Gemstone Durability: Design to Display
"Modern" Jewelry: Retro to Abstract
Spring 1991 G&G Lab Notes
Spring 2000 Gem News International
Update on Ametrine from the Yuruty Mine, Bolivia
Summer 1996 Gem News International
GIA Knowledge Sessions





