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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Feb- 2024 -1 FebruaryTrade Organisations
François Delage appointed to GIA board of governors
The board of governors of the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) has appointed François Delage as its newest member on January 25, 2024. Delage brings a wealth of experience in global luxury, fashion and jewellery retail garnered over a more than three-decade international career. Delage has more than 35 years…
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Jan- 2024 -9 JanuaryCrime
GIA to offer same-day report verification
GIA has announced that it will offer clients a same day service to verify GIA inscriptions, beginning next week, confirming that a diamond with a GIA inscription matches the inscribed GIA report number. The new service is offered in response to reports of fraudulent GIA inscriptions on laboratory-grown diamonds cut…
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Nov- 2023 -22 NovemberNews
Dr. John W. Valley retires from GIA board of governors
Dr. John W. Valley, a member of the GIA board of governors since 2014, has retired from the board following its regular annual meeting held in early November. Following his departure, the board and GIA leadership has recognised Valley’s tenure with a GIA scholarship in his honour. Valley, a renowned…
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3 NovemberManufacturers
Adamas One Corp announces launch of lab-grown colourless diamonds
Lab-grown diamond company Adamas One Corp has announced the initial delivery of colourless diamonds. Adamas One’s “extensive” internal R&D efforts lead to the creation of D, E and F diamonds, which are considered to be colourless as determined by gem grading labs such as GIA, IGI, and EGL. According to…
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Sep- 2023 -29 SeptemberE-Commerce
Ebay UK launches Authentication Guarantee for fine jewellery
Ebay UK has announced the expansion of its Authenticity Guarantee programme to fine jewellery, as customer demand for luxury items continues to gain momentum with double-digit growth. New and pre-loved fine jewellery sold for £500 and over will soon be eligible to be independently verified in collaboration with GIA, the…
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8 SeptemberNews
GIA adds ‘Hanadama’ comment to all pearl classification reports
The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) has added a report comment for the historical trade term Hanadama to distinguish a quality range of cultured Akoya pearls. To qualify for the Hanadama comment, cultured Akoya pearls must meet specific classification criteria. GIA’s analysis of the industry’s classification of pearls from the…
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Aug- 2023 -21 AugustTrade Organisations
Gem-A warns of scam products as false credentials circulate
Gem-A, the Gemmological Association of Great Britain, has issued a warning to its members, the gemstone trade and the wider public about an ongoing issue with fraudulent jewellery parcels, which are being distributed bearing fake Gem-A credentials and logos. Individuals receiving these parcels are from geographically diverse areas, including the…
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17 AugustNews
Flawless Moissanite makes its mark on UK jewellery market
Flawless Moissanite launched into the UK online jewellery market in 2021 and has experienced an incredible rate of growth. And demand for the moissanite doesn’t show any signs of slowing, with the global moissanite market expected to grow at a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of 6.2% from 2021 to…
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Jul- 2023 -26 JulyNews
RJC officially launches first ESG toolkit
Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) has officially launched its first ever ESG toolkit to members after it was exclusively launched on 23 June 2023 at Harvard University. The “State of the Art Jewellery” summit hosted by RJC, the Gemmological Institute of America (GIA) and the Mineralogical and Geological Museum at Harvard…
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May- 2023 -26 MayRetailers
Angara launches Create With Angara service
Leading international fine jeweller Angara has announced the debut of Create With Angara, a medium through which customers can customise their own gemstone engagement or cocktail ring. Customers can choose from the jeweller’s extensive library of precious and semi-precious gemstones, hand-selected by GIA-certified gemologists. Every stone will also come with…
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