Established in 1931, the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) is the world’s foremost authority on diamonds, colored stones, and pearls. A public benefit, nonprofit institute, GIA is the leading ...

Birthstones are a fun, popular and colorful introduction to the world of gemstones. They appeal to audiences around the world regardless of gender, age, nationality or religion. Birthstones carry ...

During the past 25 years, the corundum market has been transformed from one of medium to high-priced gems to one that encompasses nearly all price ranges. This transformation was caused by the ...

一月生日石柘榴石是品种最丰富的宝石之一，因为它有许多不同的颜色。柘榴石生日石可在世界各地进行开采，象征着许多不同的乐观情绪。了解更多关于这种独特生日石的信息。 紫水晶是二月生日石，是石英的紫色类别，据说可以预防醉酒，让人在生意中保持 ...

Search a city or postal code to find retailers who carry GIA-graded diamonds or have GIA-trained staff. Results will include addresses, store hours and directions. Store hours reflected on Retailer ...

Ruby is the July birthstone – and it’s one of the most coveted of gems. The name is derived from the Latin word ruber, meaning “red” – the color of love and passion. Few things catch the eye like the ...

Blue diffusion-treated sapphires are becoming more prevalent than ever before. The diffusion technique, which involves the addition of color-causing chemicals during heat treatment, results in a thin ...

The September birthstone is sapphire – a gem that’s been cherished for thousands of years. Although the term sapphire usually refers to the blue variety of corundum (ruby is the red variety), this ...

"The Path of Enlightenment" necklace contains 180 magnificent opals from Lightning Ridge, Australia, a famous opal producing area. - Courtesy Cody Opal Opal is the product of seasonal rains that ...

The Graduate Jeweler diploma program is a hands-on experience that introduces students to the knowledge and skills required for a career in jewelry fabrication and repair. You will work with gemstones ...

With a reach that spans the globe, GIA is a nonprofit institute dedicated to protecting consumers by ensuring their trust in gems and jewelry through cutting edge gemological research, rigorous ...

Concave facets on the pavilion contribute to the striking look of this 27.50-ct. ametrine. Creative gem cutters sometimes use concave facets to give a gem a dramatic appearance. Photo by Robert Weldon ...