“Whether shopping online or in a store, the quality of a diamond affects its price, which is why we highly recommend anyone considering a diamond to look for one with a GIA report,” Barnett said.

Students examine the technical expertise needed to grade, buy, and sell diamonds with the insight of a seasoned professional. Coursework explores the GIA diamond grading procedures to assess the 4Cs – ...

Millions of diamonds are graded in GIA Laboratories annually. However, more and more counterfeit diamonds have shown up in the trade, becoming an increasing concern. To address this issue, a portable ...

Key topics examined include the internationally accepted GIA clarity grading system, how diamonds are graded for color, and how color affects value. Coursework includes how modern technology is ...

As the classic campaign slogan goes, “A diamond is forever.” You’ll wear your engagement ring for the rest of your life, so ...

Below, we’ve broken down some of the best places to purchase star-worthy engagement rings online — from Blue Nile ‘s ...

You can also sell your loose diamonds to a certified GIA gemologist. These are professional appraisers who can verify the value of a diamond as well as its authenticity. You can loot for one online to ...

(IDEX Online) - GIA is to close its lab in Ramat Gan, Israel, saying it is no longer "financially sustainable". The facility, ...

Graders at the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) recently came across some natural diamonds with interesting inclusions, some of which resembled animal life. A round, 1.55-carat, G-color, ...

Lab-grown diamonds are also being used for money laundering. Late last year, Indian and Hong Kong customs revealed a joint operation in which they discovered “cheap synthetic diamonds were being ...

Malabar Gold & Diamonds, one of the world’s largest and most trusted gold and diamond retail chains, has announced the launch ...

Malabar Gold & Diamonds, the responsible jeweller and one of the world’s largest gold and diamond retail chains, announces the launch of its exclusive new collection, ‘Swarnakriti’. This classic ...