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Jeweled Butterflies Welcome Spring
The butterfly has enchanted jewelry designers for centuries because of its breathtaking beauty. There’s also another reason this “flying flower” has transfixed the imagination. The butterfly is a universal symbol of transformation.
A Solution to Diamond Color Grading Problems

A New World of Glamour: Former Model Launches Fine Jewelry Brand
Vania Leles earned her GG from GIA in London in 2004 and promptly sent her curriculum vitae to Graff Diamonds on Bond Street for her dream job.

GIA's Gübelin Gem Project: Various Gems, Danburite – Humite
Among the collection assembled by Dr. Edward Gübelin are a number of uncommon gemstones from many worldwide localities.
Abstracts; Spring 1991
This article, from the Spring 1991 issue of Gems & Gemology, is a compilation of abstracts of important gemology-related articles published outside of Gems & Gemology.
Abstracts; Winter 1991
This article, from the Winter 1991 issue of Gems & Gemology, is a compilation of abstracts of important gemology-related articles published outside of Gems & Gemology.
Engagement Rings through the Ages
The engagement ring’s romantic traditions resonate throughout time. The Romans first introduced the betrothal ring as a plain, iron hoop.
Design Inspiration: Historic Jewelry
All that was old is new once more – at least when exploring historic trend-setting jewelry styles of the 19th and 20th centuries.
Abstracts; Fall 1991
This article, from the Fall 1991 issue of Gems & Gemology, is a compilation of abstracts of important gemology-related articles published outside of Gems & Gemology.

AJDC Jewelry Collection
The GIA Museum showcases contemporary jewelry pieces donated by the American Jewelry Design Council.










