
Dance of Light and Color: Painted Labradorite
Artist Valentina Fetisova transforms labradorite cabochons into remarkable works of art.

Micro-Features of Tourmaline
Provides a visual guide to the internal features of tourmaline as well as tourmaline inclusions in other gem hosts.

Laboratory-Grown Diamonds: An Update on Identification and Products Evaluated at GIA
Reviews the advancements and major trends in laboratory-grown diamonds observed by GIA since 2007.

Gem-Quality Anorthoclase Feldspar from Southeast Vietnam
Characterizes an anorthoclase variety of alkali feldspar found in southeast Vietnam and evaluates its potential for commercial use.

Gemological and Trace Element Characteristics of Cassiterite from Yunling, China
Examines gem-quality cassiterite from southwest China and analyzes trace element chemistry to distinguish it from Bolivian cassiterite.


悼念前 GIA 理事 Rodney Ewing 博士
Dr. Rodney Ewing, a member of the GIA Board of Governors from 2006 to 2015, passed away earlier this month at age 77.

In Memoriam: GIA Governor Dr. Rodney Ewing
Dr. Rodney Ewing, a member of the GIA Board of Governors from 2006 to 2015, passed away earlier this month at age 77.

GIA Alumni Celebrate 50ᵗʰ Reunion of First New York Graduating Class
Members of the first class to complete the GIA Graduate Gemologist® program in New York City gathered.

GIA Pilots Jewelry Report Service

GIA Brings Exciting Lineup to Las Vegas Shows!
Experience the world of gemology in person with GIA at Couture and JCK Las Vegas.

The Latest in Field Gemology from Wim Vertriest: Sapphires and Demantoid Garnets from Northern Madagascar
Learn the latest on Madagascar sapphires and demantoid garnets from Wim Vertriest, GIA Manager of Field Gemology.

GIA Brings Exciting Lineup to Las Vegas Shows!
Experience the world of gemology in person with GIA at Couture and JCK Las Vegas.

William Ruser: The Jeweler Who Charmed Hollywood
A new book chronicling the life of “Jeweler to the Stars” William Ruser is available now.

Update on Inclusion Scenes in Mozambican Rubies
GIA researchers identify zircon inclusions in several Mozambican ruby samples, potentially impacting origin determination criteria used for sources of East Africa ruby.


Phenomenal Emeralds from Chitral, Pakistan
GIA’s Bangkok laboratory encounters two phenomenal gems while examining a parcel of emeralds from Pakistan.

Beryl from Newfoundland, Canada
Beryl and emerald specimens from a recent discovery in Newfoundland are examined at GIA.

Unusual Aquamarine–White Beryl
An interesting bicolor beryl specimen composed of aquamarine and white beryl reportedly from Bahia, Brazil, is examined.

Gold Granulation by Zaffiro
One-of-a-kind gold granulation jewelry by Zaffiro was featured in the AGTA designer showroom.

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