A pioneering figure in gemology, he is remembered for his spirit of generosity, curiosity, and joy.
Grading
![GCAL by Sarine will now evaluate pear- and marquise-cut diamonds for its 8X Ultimate Diamond Cut Grade. The addition brings the number of 8X-eligbile fancy shapes to four: pear, marquise, princess, and oval cuts. GCAL 8X pear and marquise-cut diamonds](https://uploads.nationaljeweler.com/uploads/00a095285b22ebb7115fddd9e174ed56.jpg)
The diamond cut grade is now available for marquise- and pear-shaped diamonds.
The grading lab said the search for her successor is underway.
Latest in Grading
![GIA’s new enhanced emerald report GIA emerald report](https://uploads.nationaljeweler.com/uploads/1d89646e45a3a1fae9f4bfa1d337004d.jpg)
Lab clients have the option to request this addition on their emerald reports.
![The International Gemological Institute is set to begin trading in India on Dec. 20, looking to raise nearly $500 million through an initial public offering. Grader looking into microscope at IGI lab](https://uploads.nationaljeweler.com/uploads/51be922b130aff1eb81e30e8b89fabde.jpg)
In a CNBC interview, CEO Tehmasp Printer discussed the IPO in India and what declining lab-grown diamond prices mean for the company.
![Craig Lynch, the owner of Phoenix jewelry appraisal firm Ouellet and Lynch, died Nov. 23 at age 70. Craig Lynch](https://uploads.nationaljeweler.com/uploads/5a9df208c1be92e1f1c967d50187b0c7.jpg)
The industry veteran is remembered for his faith, his dedication to his family, his wealth of knowledge and his generosity in sharing it.
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This year will feature a new MJSA Showcase and partnership with Piazza Italia.
![GIA will offer complimentary next-day services to U.S. retailers submitting items to its New York and Carlsbad locations from now through Dec. 18. The Gemological Institute of America’s logo](https://uploads.nationaljeweler.com/uploads/c68d953cd3687c6c128ffbe947b913e2.jpg)
Offered by the lab since 2016, the holiday season special is good from now through mid-December.
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![The Gemological Institute of America announced Monday that it plans to close its laboratory in Ramat Gan, Israel, by the end of the year. Gemological Institute of America logo](https://uploads.nationaljeweler.com/uploads/940a8a17529fd463508228192dc3b4dd.jpg)
The location will close by the end of the year due to it being financially unsustainable, GIA said.
![Alan Hodgkinson died earlier this month in Scotland, surrounded by family. The longtime gemologist got his start at a jewelry store in Scotland while serving in the Royal Air Force, and went on to travel the world lecturing, writing, and researching about gems. (Photo © Elise A. Skalwold) Alan Hodgkinson](https://uploads.nationaljeweler.com/uploads/e57e1cb52406a829260168a76de2036b.jpg)
He dedicated his life to researching, writing, and speaking about gemstones in the hope he could inspire others to share his passion.
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Colored stones are stepping into a jewelry spotlight typically reserved for diamonds—are you ready to sell color?
![A South Sea cultured pearl containing an RFID tag, an RFID reader, and a GIA Cultured Pearl Classification Report describing the RFID reference number 20240917_GIA pearl header.jpg](https://uploads.nationaljeweler.com/uploads/b9d2988ffe499f524f6bdf6a63fc4fa2.jpg)
The lab will include reference numbers on reports for cultured pearls that contain bead nuclei embedded with an RFID tag.
![Gübelin Gem Lab has opened a laboratory in Bangkok’s gem and jewelry district. Gübelin lab Bangkok](https://uploads.nationaljeweler.com/uploads/e80bec5d8d546fe578dfd1d0e54c08d3.jpg)
The company’s fourth location worldwide will focus on its AI-powered gem document, the Gem Passport.
![The International Gemological Institute has filed for an initial public offering in India. Man at International Gemological Institute microscope](https://uploads.nationaljeweler.com/uploads/ee1651236884bf90fab723ceda1ec91f.jpg)
The gemological lab is looking to raise up to $477 million.
![The asteriated diamonds displayed light brown cloud inclusions shaped like stars. asteriated diamonds](https://uploads.nationaljeweler.com/uploads/b1f9da53c56bfec533ffa6e534515cb9.jpg)
GIA recently examined two asteriated diamonds, weighing about 8 carats each, that it said were notable for their large size and preserved natural forms.
![The Gübelin Academy will offer the Level 1 course of its Coloured Gem Professional diploma program at its New York lab from Sept. 9-10. Gübelin academy](https://uploads.nationaljeweler.com/uploads/1b73490ce0e2cd266d041e0bb638fc02.jpg)
Level 1 of its three-level diploma program is coming to its New York lab this September.
![The International Gemological Institute has named Tiffany Stevens, the former CEO of the Jewelers Vigilance Committee, to lead its North American business. Tiffany Stevens](https://uploads.nationaljeweler.com/uploads/aff96f4010e31b774b06a4cce9fdaa35.jpg)
Stevens, the former CEO of the Jewelers Vigilance Committee, will succeed Avi Levy.
![Gübelin’s new Gem Passport lists key gemstone features and is powered by Gemtelligence, an AI-based gemstone analyzation tool the lab launched in 2023. Gübelin Gem passport](https://uploads.nationaljeweler.com/uploads/3c46c5e41eae70dfd1be58c517e03cfd.jpg)
The Gem Passport is available for emeralds, rubies, and blue sapphires weighing up to 3 carats.
![The Gemological Institute of America is now offering a new Jewelry Report service via a pilot program. Gemological Institute of America logo](https://uploads.nationaljeweler.com/uploads/a7f471b5345a877944f8892fb4fccff2.jpg)
The pilot program will provide grading information for diamond jewelry.
![From left to right, Warren H. Morss, Monica L. Caldwell, and Mark T. Cartwright have been elected to leadership positions in the American Society of Appraisers for the 2024-2025 term. Warren H. Morss, Monica L. Caldwell, Mark T. Cartwright](https://uploads.nationaljeweler.com/uploads/75cea5dfb4a6a577a3a4561b60d696b0.jpg)
Warren H. Morss is the new governor, while Monica L. Caldwell and Mark T. Cartwright are the members-at-large.
![A 1.18-carat marquise “Forever One” moissanite three-stone ring in 14-karat yellow gold by Charles & Colvard. The company has teamed up with the International Gemological Institute to provide grading reports for its moissanite. Charles & Colvard moissanite ring](https://uploads.nationaljeweler.com/uploads/762f0c7c7cb4e5c6ce686d049bfd7744.jpg)
The partnership follows the launch of the jewelry company’s B2B moissanite platform.
![The trifold brochure includes a detailed item description, diamond and gemstone grading scales, diamond plots, and up to four high-resolution images, said the company. There is also a format for timepiece appraisals. Instappraise Trifold Brochure](https://uploads.nationaljeweler.com/uploads/ffb3fb6affb072470de57804c75c94dd.jpg)
Retailers can customize and print the appraisal brochures from their store.
![“William Ruser: The Jeweler Who Charmed Hollywood” was written by Judy Colbert, a GIA research librarian and co-authored by Peggy Tsiamis, a visual resources librarian. William Ruser: The Jeweler Who Charmed Hollywood book cover](https://uploads.nationaljeweler.com/uploads/44ab9c99848f538aa24a47ce276fd5fd.jpg)
Ruser was known for his figural jewelry with freshwater pearls and for his celebrity clientele.
![The printed version of the AGS Ideal Report Printed and digital AGS Ideal grading reports](https://uploads.nationaljeweler.com/uploads/4f80146228802f75d4294f8dc37e2c13.jpg)
From now through mid-May, GIA will be offering the reports at a 50 percent discount.
![The winner of the inaugural scholarship will be awarded $10,000. Jewelers Mutual and Gemological Institute of America Logos](https://uploads.nationaljeweler.com/uploads/913a578f01957caa68052793bbf8ad80.jpg)
The “Ron Harder Gemological Scholarship” application window is open until April 30.
![The International Gemological Institute has a new screening method for telling lab-grown fancy- colored diamonds from natural ones. International Gemological Institute](https://uploads.nationaljeweler.com/uploads/aae6ac4f6580728fbe1906117b2c015a.jpg)
The lab stresses the importance of accurate identification, as the difference in price is “substantial.”
![The Gemological Institute of America has introduced its new GIA Aspire Scholarship, which is available to students in select San Diego County schools. Gemological Institute of America logo](https://uploads.nationaljeweler.com/uploads/4778f6fcd87fe614b12c8c3d4c0aa0b7.jpg)
The spring application window closes on March 31.
![The Gemological Institute of America has named Brandon H. Pace, an attorney with more than two decades of experience, as its new general counsel. Brandon H. Pace](https://uploads.nationaljeweler.com/uploads/41d9c94380046104960faa29e64aa678.jpg)
Attorney Brandon H. Pace will succeed Jennifer Wilson, who is retiring after serving as GIA’s general counsel since 2013.
![GIA opened a new lab in the Dubai Multi Commodities Centre on Feb. 19. GIA Dubai laboratory](https://uploads.nationaljeweler.com/uploads/997dbdc00dc455f3c2d9c31272a057ca.jpg)
The new DMCC Laboratory at Uptown Tower will initially serve clients in Dubai free trade zones.
![The Gemological Institute of America is now offering same-day report confirmation for diamonds at all of its labs worldwide. Exact turnaround time will depend on how many diamonds the client is submitting and how busy the lab is. Stock image of diamonds](https://uploads.nationaljeweler.com/uploads/6b0085342ad91df0aba570abe1fd2c8b.jpg)
The new service, introduced to stem fraud related to lab-grown diamonds, will be offered at no cost for the time being.
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