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Figure 4. Peering inside a natural diamond can give scientists an unparalleled perspective into the earth’s interior. Diamonds capture a lasting record of deep mantle processes over billion-year timescales, making them a unique window into geological space and time. Image created using Adobe Photoshop Generative AI.

The Extraordinary Backstory of Natural Diamonds: A Diamond Is (and Has Been) Forever

Evan M. Smith and James E. Shigley, November 1, 2024

Examines new developments in the story of diamond formation and their extraction from the earth.

Figure 1. Alex Skachkov of Misfit Diamonds. Photo by Jennifer Stone-Sundberg.

Misfit Diamonds: Beauty in the Imperfect

Jennifer Stone-Sundberg and Si Athena Chen, May 23, 2023

Unusual diamonds with eye-visible inclusions are gaining popularity in the market.

Figure 1. Pat Pannell, founder of Chick Boss, at the Colors of the Stone show. Photo by Loren Kayfetz.

Wearable Art Jewelry Supporting Families in Guatemala

Tao Hsu, June 5, 2025

Chick Boss, a small jewelry business based in Guatemala, gives back to the community.

Figure 1. Artisanal mining in Liberia. Courtesy of Diamonds for Peace.

Artisanal Diamond Mining: Addressing the Knowledge Gap

Beth West, January 26, 2024

Diamonds for Peace conducts basic training on rough diamond grading for artisanal miners in Liberia.

Figure 1. These indicolite tourmalines (9.27 and 6.16 ct) from Zambia are among the variety of gems Virtu Gem offers. Photo by Robert Weldon.

More on Virtu Gem’s Ethical Supply Chain Practices

Erin Hogarth, January 26, 2024

An update on Virtu Gem’s mission to improve artisanal mining and gem trading practices in Kenya, Malawi, and Zambia.

Figure 1. This ring from Graff features a 3.95 ct pink sapphire and 7.5 carats of diamond in a spiral design. Photo by Robert Weldon; courtesy of Jewelerette Co.

Tucson 2023 Overview

Jennifer Stone-Sundberg, Si Athena Chen, Lisa Kennedy, Robert Weldon, and Erin Hogarth, May 23, 2023

An overview of the 2023 Tucson gem shows.

Figure 1. Pauline Mundia, Susan Wheeler, Eric Braunwart, and Ola Erogbogbo-Oyeniyi discuss working with gem traders in source countries. Photo courtesy of RJT.

Chicago Responsible Jewelry Conference

Erin Hogarth, November 3, 2023

A report on the seventh annual Chicago Responsible Jewelry Conference.

GIA participates in two sustainability panels during the 2023 JCK Las Vegas show.

Sustainability Conference at JCK

Johanna Levy, August 4, 2023

GIA participates in two sustainability panels during the 2023 JCK Las Vegas show.

Figure 1. Some of Virtu Gem’s larger gemstones from Kenya, Malawi, and Zambia at the Ethical Gem Fair. Clockwise from top: 45.00 ct citrine, 32.33 ct rutilated quartz, 9.80 ct aquamarine, 21.65 ct citrine, 9.99 ct aquamarine, 12.32 ct aquamarine, 17.20 ct aquamarine, and 20.15 ct citrine (center). Photo by Robert Weldon; courtesy of Virtu Gem.

Ethical Supply Chain Practices in Africa with Virtu Gem

Erin Hogarth, May 23, 2023

A look at Virtu Gem, a company dedicated to improving artisanal mining practices in Africa.

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