Gemological Institute of America
The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) is one of the world’s most respected authorities on gem grading, research, and education. Its certifications and standards shape consumer trust and influence pricing across the UK jewellery trade, making it essential for retailers, designers, and wholesalers to stay informed on GIA developments.
Jewellery Focus provides expert coverage on GIA’s work, including updates to grading systems, research findings, training programmes, and their impact on the UK market. Our reporting helps professionals understand how GIA initiatives affect supply chains, certification practices, and business strategies.
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Nov- 2014 -3 NovemberCurrent Affairs
GIA suspends diamond sealing services after receiving mis-labelled packet
The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) has suspended diamond sealing services and the issuance of duplicate reports at all locations, with immediate effect. In a statement, GIA said: “The Institute is taking this action after receiving a sealed diamond for verification that did not match the data label in the…
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Sep- 2014 -10 SeptemberTrade Organisations
GIA appoints new vice president of global compliance and ethics
The Gemmological Institute of America (GIA) has appointed Katherine Palmer Andrews to the newly-created position of vice president of global compliance and ethics. Andrews’ past roles have given her “extensive experience developing enterprise compliance programmes and leading global teams”, including six years in chief compliance roles at General Electric, GIA…
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Aug- 2014 -11 AugustAppointments
GIA appoints new senior vice president of global development
The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) has announced the appointment of Anna Martin as the new senior vice president of global development. Anna Martin joins GIA from Standard Chartered Bank where her previous role was managing director and head of global marketing, diamonds and jewellery. Building on a career of…
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Jul- 2014 -10 JulyInternational
Field expedition leads GIA to significant gem mines
The Gemmological Institute of America (GIA) has revealed the a team of its field researchers journeyed to important gemstone mining areas in Brazil to document the current state of coloured stone mines. From March 31 to April 17 the researchers visited the states of Minas Gerais, Rio Grande do Nort,…
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Nov- 2013 -14 NovemberEvents
‘Pink Star’ diamond commands $83m at auction
A pink diamond weighing almost 60 carats has been sold at auction for $83m (£52m) in Geneva – the largest sum ever paid for a gemstone of any kind at auction. The stone, dubbed the ‘Pink Star’, was sold to Isaac Wolf, a famous diamond cutter, who announced that he…
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Oct- 2013 -3 OctoberEvents
‘Pink Star’ diamond to fetch $60m at Sotheby’s auction
A pink diamond weighing almost 60 carats has been lined up for auction and is expected to sell for as much as $60m – the largest sum ever paid for a gemstone of any kind at auction. The ‘Pink Star’, as it is being dubbed by Sotheby’s auctioneers, is an…
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Feb- 2013 -20 FebruaryTrade Organisations
White Pine becomes a CMJ supplier
One of the largest recycled diamond companies on the planet has signed a deal with the Company of Master Jewellers (CMJ) to become a supplier to its membership.
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Nov- 2012 -13 NovemberRetailers
Exclusive new diamond group launched at glitzy event
Berkeley Diamond Group (BDG) had its launch event on 8 November in London’s trendy Knightsbridge – hosted by brand ambassador Lisa Snowdon.
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Mar- 2012 -16 MarchManufacturers
Lapponia Jewelry chooses recycled gold
Finnish jewellery brand Lapponia Jewelry has redesigned its supply chain to guarantee the use of 100 per cent recycled gold in its jewellery production.
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12 MarchDesigners
Jeweller to auction bespoke ring in memory of Tohoku tsunami victims
A Reading jewellery designer has produced a bespoke diamond ring which will be auctioned to raise money for children displaced and orphaned by Japan’s 2011 Tohoko Earthquake.
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