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Tourmaline
Tourmalines have a wide variety of exciting colors with one of the widest color ranges of any gem.
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Adapting to Changing Workplaces
GIA Career Service advisors offer tips on how to navigate the changing workforce and consumer attitudes for success in the gem and jewelry industry.
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Tucson Visit Spurs Geology Professor, Publisher to Head Back to School
Geologist, publisher earns his GG so he can share more information on gem materials with visitors to Geology.com, his Earth Science website.
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‘Pearl Goddess’ Pours Experience, Support into GIA Alumni Association
Betty Sue King shares her expertise at chapter meetings, on pearl trips and with donations to the Tucson auctions – all in support of the GIA alumni.
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Diamond Market Forecast: Declining Credit, Soft Prices and Lab-Grown Diamonds
Despite the generally strong year for jewelry retail, the diamond industry continues to face problems with credit, spotty demand and soft prices.
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Bows in Jewelry: The Finishing Touch in Giving
Bows have been a popular motif and finishing touch in jewelry and fashion from time immemorial, recurring and adapting to reflect the style of the era.
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Cat’s-Eye Brazilian Paraíba Tourmaline
Chatoyant vivid blue Brazilian tourmaline examined in the Bangkok lab.
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Season’s Sales: US Up 4% to 5%, But China Continues to Lag
The U.S. holiday season saw strong sales, but China continues to struggle. Plus: diamond market report and lab-grown diamond sales.
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US Holiday Season Opens Well, Despite Volatile Markets
The U.S. holiday shopping season is looking positive, despite signs that an economic slowdown may be coming in 2019. Plus, more auction sales records.
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December Blues: Birthstone Gifts that Will Delight
Looking for a gift for someone special? December’s birthstones offer a treat for every taste, style and personality – even if it’s not their birth month.
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Chipping Away at 1,109 ct Lesedi La Rona
Graff reveals the first polished diamonds produced from the Lesedi La Rona, one of the largest pieces of rough ever mined. Plus, other market news.
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