The Fall 2025 edition of GIA’s quarterly journal, Gems & Gemology (G&G)

GIA’s Fall Gems & Gemology is now available for free online. In this season’s issue, very rare and fascinating diamond properties bring out the...
Covers of a gemology handbook featuring a large, sparkling diamond and gemstone jewelry.

Latest Handbook of Gemmology: Fifth Edition / Three-Volumes (Print & Digital)

World Gem FoundationIf you're looking for the latest in gemmological textbooks, the World Gem Foundation has just released the fifth edition of its Handbook...

Gem-A’s GemIntro: A Practical Entry Point Into Gemmology

Gem-A’s GemIntroA Practical Entry Point Into GemmologyOpening the Door to Deeper Knowledge and Lifelong Discovery Every so often, someone asks me, “Where should I start...
Cover featuring a snowy mountain and moonlit sky, titled 'Stones and Reveries'.

Stones and Reveries: The Poetry and Minerals of Roger Caillois

L'ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts, in partnership with France's Muséum national d'histoire naturelle (MNHN), presents a retrospective dedicated to the collection of the great...
Elegant beaded necklace with red and peach tones and silver accents.

Gem-A’s Journal of Gemmology Examines the DNA of Gem Coral

Gem-A has just sent out their latest Journal of Gemmology, and, as always, it is packed full of note-worthy gem news. On the cover (seen...

Clarity Enhancement in Paraiba Tourmalines: A Closer Look 🔬

We saw this post the other day on FaceBook from the Gübelin Gem Lab - a topic we have been covering for some time...

Susan Jacques Awarded GIA’s Richard T. Liddicoat Award for Distinguished Achievements

GIA Honors Susan Jacques CARLSBAD, Calif. – November 10, 2025 – During the GIA Board of Governors meeting in early November at the Institute’s headquarters...

A Promising Look at Pakistan’s Gemstone Industry: Four features – Three Views!

RGNR - Over the past few weeks, we’ve been pleased to discover four short and positive feature stories about Pakistan’s gemstone industry. We’re sharing...

Gem-A’s Photographer of the Year Competition! And the Winners are ….

Each autumn, Gem-A receives submissions for this contest, not just from Gem-A students, alumni and members, but from colleagues and peers around the world....
Logo for the 7th Annual Emerging Artist Design Competition.

DEADLINE EXTENDED! CGA’s Seventh Emerging Artist Design Competition

Deadline is now July 15! The Canadian Gemmological Association (CGA) announces the extension of the last date to submit your design entries. Students can now submit...
Person examining a gemstone with a loupe under bright light.

GIA Announces “Jewelry Forensics” –  Techniques to Determine Manufacturing Style, Jewelry Quality, and Repair...

For appraisals and repair intake, your best tool is a pair of well-trained eyes. Jewelry Forensics helps strengthen your assessment skills and bolster your...
Elegant gold ring with a colorful striped inlay design.

Canadian Gemmological Association Announces Canadian Jewellery Design Contest Winners!

The Canadian Gemmological Association (CGA) announced today the 2025 seventh Canadian Emerging Artist Design Competition winners. Jewellery students and new graduates across Canada were...