Gemesis Creates Lab-Grown Colorless Diamonds

A 1.05-carat colorless round diamond from Gemesis with Very Good cut, J color and VVS2 clarity, certified by IGI.

A Florida-based diamond company has begun selling colorless, lab-created diamonds on its Internet site directly to consumers.

Gemesis Diamond Company has been producing lab-created fancy colored diamonds (primarily yellow diamonds) for some time, with limited acceptance by the

GIA Offers iPad Apps for Consumers and Jewelers

It’s a new year and the Gemological Institute of America—the education, laboratory and research organization that invented the 4Cs—has iPad apps that are designed to enhance the jewelry and gemstone buying and selling experience for consumers and retailers.

GIA’s newest app is just for retailers and designed to use at the point-of-sale (top image). It provides interactive 4Cs education that

GIA Symposium Exhibit to Feature 100-ct. Yellow Diamond

The Steinmetz “Sunrise,” a cushion-cut, 100.67-ct. fancy intense yellow diamond, will be the feature gem in an exhibit of 1,000 gems, jewelry and sculptures at the GIA Symposium 2011. The display will be a part of the international gem and jewelry conference, being held May 29-30 at Gemological Institute of America headquarters in Carlsbad, Calif. The event also commemorates the 80th anniversary

GIA to Hold Classes in Botswana

The Gemological Institute of America will offer Diamond Grading Lab classes in Gaborone, Botswana, in April and September 2011. The classes will offer a practical, hands-on approach to learning, and are designed to help Botswana increase local employment and enhance career development within its diamond production industry.The classes teach students to grade diamonds in the D-Z color range,

Koivula to Present Gemstone Lecture at Bowers Museum

John Koivula
If you live in Southern California or if you will be in the area tomorrow there is a lecture on gemstone inclusions that may be of interest.

John Koivula, the Gemological Institute of America chief gemologist will present “Macro and Micro: Inclusions and Gem Formation,” on March 19 at Bowers Museum in Santa Ana, Calif. The presentation will be followed by a reception.

The event,

Steve Forbes, Rick Harrison, Red Envelope Founder to Speak at GIA Symposium

The Gemological Institute of America Symposium 2011 will include keynotes and lectures from those in business, the jewelry trade and of course, scientists and gemologists, as it tries to tackle the most pressing issues that impact the global gem and jewelry industry.

The trade only international conference of gem industry business leaders and research scientists, being held May 29-30 at GIA’s

GIA Offers Advice on How to Select a Diamond

The 18.70 carat emerald cut diamond in this ring is flanked by two rhomboid-shaped side stones. Image ©GIA.

The Gemological Institute of America, creator of the “4Cs,” has provided some basic tips on how to shop for diamonds. They are as follows:1. Learn about what you’re buying: Today’s consumers are savvy about researching what they want. Most start by learning about GIA’s 4Cs of diamond