GradingApr 22, 2025
Avi Levy Is GCAL By Sarine’s New Chief Growth OfficerGCAL by Sarine created the new role to sharpen the company’s focus on strategic partnerships and scalable expansion.
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GradingApr 14, 2025
GIA Expands Overseas Services as Tariffs Kick InGIA’s labs in Dubai and Hong Kong are now accepting larger diamonds in light of the “logistical challenges” presented by the new tariffs.
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GradingMay 23, 2025
GIA Updates Pearl Classification SystemThe lab has adjusted the scale it uses for nacre grading.
GradingJan 14, 2025
Former SSEF Director Henry A. Hänni DiesA pioneering figure in gemology, he is remembered for his spirit of generosity, curiosity, and joy.
GradingDec 23, 2024
GIA Adds Filler Identification to Emerald ReportsLab clients have the option to request this addition on their emerald reports.
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GradingDec 16, 2024
GCAL By Sarine Expands 8X to 2 More Fancy Shapes The diamond cut grade is now available for marquise- and pear-shaped diamonds.
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GradingDec 11, 2024
IGI Set to Go Public Next WeekIn a CNBC interview, CEO Tehmasp Printer discussed the IPO in India and what declining lab-grown diamond prices mean for the company.
GradingDec 02, 2024
Jewelry Appraiser Craig Lynch Dies at 70The 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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GradingNov 12, 2024
GIA’s Next-Day Services Return for the HolidaysOffered by the lab since 2016, the holiday season special is good from now through mid-December.
GradingNov 06, 2024
GIA to Close Lab in Ramat Gan, IsraelThe location will close by the end of the year due to it being financially unsustainable, GIA said.
GradingOct 17, 2024
Renowned Gemologist and Author Alan Hodgkinson Dies at 87 He dedicated his life to researching, writing, and speaking about gemstones in the hope he could inspire others to share his passion.
GradingSep 17, 2024
GIA To Include Traceability Info on Some Cultured Pearl ReportsThe lab will include reference numbers on reports for cultured pearls that contain bead nuclei embedded with an RFID tag.
GradingSep 16, 2024
Gübelin Opens Lab in BangkokThe company’s fourth location worldwide will focus on its AI-powered gem document, the Gem Passport.
GradingAug 27, 2024
IGI Files for IPO in IndiaThe gemological lab is looking to raise up to $477 million.
GradingAug 13, 2024
Star-Shaped Inclusions Spotted in DiamondsGIA recently examined two asteriated diamonds, weighing about 8 carats each, that it said were notable for their large size and preserved natural forms.
GradingJul 30, 2024
Gübelin Academy Bringing Colored Gemstone Course to NYCLevel 1 of its three-level diploma program is coming to its New York lab this September.
GradingJul 08, 2024
IGI Names Tiffany Stevens to Lead North American BusinessStevens, the former CEO of the Jewelers Vigilance Committee, will succeed Avi Levy.
GradingJul 01, 2024
Gübelin Launches Lower-Cost, AI-Powered Gem ReportThe Gem Passport is available for emeralds, rubies, and blue sapphires weighing up to 3 carats.
GradingJun 27, 2024
GIA Debuts Jewelry Report ServiceThe pilot program will provide grading information for diamond jewelry.
GradingJun 21, 2024
ASA Elects New Gems and Jewelry Discipline Governor, Members-At-LargeWarren H. Morss is the new governor, while Monica L. Caldwell and Mark T. Cartwright are the members-at-large.
GradingJun 12, 2024
IGI to Grade Charles & Colvard MoissaniteThe partnership follows the launch of the jewelry company’s B2B moissanite platform.
GradingMay 14, 2024
Instappraise Adds Trifold Brochure to Appraisal OfferingsRetailers can customize and print the appraisal brochures from their store.
GradingApr 23, 2024
GIA Has a New Book About William RuserRuser was known for his figural jewelry with freshwater pearls and for his celebrity clientele.
GradingApr 19, 2024
AGS Ideal Report Now Available in Printed FormFrom now through mid-May, GIA will be offering the reports at a 50 percent discount.
GradingApr 02, 2024
Jewelers Mutual, GIA Launch Scholarship for Aspiring GemologistsThe “Ron Harder Gemological Scholarship” application window is open until April 30.
GradingMar 26, 2024
IGI Announces Tech for ID’ing Lab-Grown Colored DiamondsThe lab stresses the importance of accurate identification, as the difference in price is “substantial.”
GradingMar 14, 2024
GIA Has a New Scholarship for High School Students in San DiegoThe spring application window closes on March 31.
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