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Recent Press Releases
GIA Names Sriram Natarajan Senior Vice President of Laboratory Operations
Two Exciting Panels Featured at AGS x GIA Converge
Industry leaders and some of GIA’s most experienced gemological experts will share their expertise and insights with participants at Converge
Pritesh Patel Named GIA President and Chief Executive Officer
The Board of Governors of GIA has named Pritesh Patel, currently GIA’s Chief Operating Officer, as the Institute’s President and Chief Executive Officer
GIA to Use New Descriptive Terminology for Laboratory-Grown Diamonds
Beginning later this year, GIA will start using descriptive terms to characterize the quality of laboratory-grown diamonds
GIA Introduces Expanded Nacre Scale to All Pearl Classification Reports
GIA GemKit Brings Gem Science to Any Classroom
Young students anywhere in the world can now experience the wonder of gems and minerals with GemKit™ by GemKids®, an online treasure trove of information and activities from GIA®, the Gemological Institute of America, the 90-year-old global leader in gem and jewelry education.
GIA Temporarily Expands Scope of Laboratory Services in Dubai and Hong Kong
GIA will temporarily expand services offered by the GIA Laboratories DMCC and the GIA Hong Kong laboratory.
GIA Board of Governors Welcomes Two New Members
GIA Laboratory in Ramat Gan, Israel, to End Operations
The GIA laboratory in Ramat Gan, Israel, will end operations by the end of 2024 due to changes in the global diamond industry that resulted in significant declines in submissions from local clients over the last several years.
GIA Cultured Pearl Reports Include Traceability Information
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 Brings Exciting Lineup to Las Vegas Shows!
Experience the world of gemology in person with GIA at Couture and JCK Las Vegas.