A new GIA Laboratory report called “Using the DiamondView to Detect Irradiation-Induced Defects in a Brown-Orange Diamond”, by Sally Chan and Paul Johnson of the GIA Laboratory in New York reports on using the DTC DiamondView to detect irradiation-induced defects in a brown orange diamond. “Fluorescence is an important property of diamonds, which have characteristic [...]
The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) formally opened its fifth international laboratory with a quick cut of a ribbon on Sept. 15 at its new location on Queens Road in Hong Kong. More than 125 industry leaders and media members were on hand to mark the occasion. “The Hong Kong trade is so vibrant, it’s [...]
New Hong Kong Laboratory to Open Sept. 1 GIA’s new Hong Kong Laboratory, opening Sept. 1, is a state-of-the-art facility that will offer on-site services for GIA Diamond Grading Reports and Diamond Dossiers for diamonds weighing 0.15 to 2.99 carats. It will also provide laser inscription and diamond sealing services. “We are pleased to be [...]
The Gemological Institute of America’s (GIA) Jewelry Career Fair and Open House will be held at the Institute’s Carlsbad world headquarters on Oct. 22. Considered the gem and jewelry industry’s preeminent recruiting event, the comprehensive agenda will include panel discussions, career coaching, on-site recruiting, classroom workshops and exhibits. The opening panel session “Job Success in [...]
Brendan Laurs, editor of the Gemological Institute of America’s (GIA) Gems & Gemology (G&G), presented the keynote address at the first-ever Italian Conference on Scientific Gemology in Rome last month. The event, organized by the University of Bari Aldo Moro, Sapienza University of Rome and Roma Tre University, was attended by Italian and European gemologists, [...]
The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) kicked off its 2011 scholarship season in June with more education opportunities available than ever, including two new $10,000 awards from Tiffany & Co. There are 140-plus opportunities for students to receive funding to help them pursue a career in the gem and jewelry industry. GIA Scholarships are available [...]
Bev Hori, G.G., has assumed the role of Vice President of Education and Chief Learning Officer for the Gemological Institute of America (GIA). Hori, who was an instructor at GIA early in her career, has an extensive background in developing education and training programs for the gem and jewelry industry. “It is with distinct pleasure [...]
The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) Thailand will host a lecture entitled, “Opal, Still the Queen of Gems,” by Jeffery Bergman, director and founder of Primagem, on June 30 at the Pan Pacific Hotel in Bangkok. Bergman is an American gemstone dealer with 40 years experience in mining, cutting, wholesaling and retailing of gemstones and [...]
The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) has announced a new, optional service on its Colored Diamond Grading Report and Colored Diamond Identification and Origin Report. Beginning June 1, a color image of the diamond can be included on the report by request. The fee for the service is an additional US $50. “This new offering [...]
The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) has announced a number of opportunities to connect with GIA at the upcoming Las Vegas shows. Visit GIA at the Couture Show June 3-7 (Booth 113, Lafite Ballroom, Wynn Las Vegas) and the JCK Show June 4-7 (Booth 12027, Sands Expo Convention Center). June 3 – Hands-On Training, a [...]
The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) London will host an ‘Open Day’ on June 11 at the GIA London campus to commemorate London Jewellery Week, a celebration of the city’s position in the world of jewelry design, production and retail. GIA London, a Prestige Partner for London Jewellery Week, which will take place June 7-13 [...]
Special agents and detectives from international law enforcement agencies gathered at the Gemological Institute of America’s (GIA) Carlsbad campus recently for a two-week crash course in gemology that was specifically requested by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Law officers from Brazil, Colombia, Belgium, India, Thailand, the UK and the UAE joined detectives from the [...]