
G&G In a Flash: Nature’s Diamond Sculptures
Explore nature’s diamond sculptures—264 rare rough diamonds examined by GIA scientists for their unique shapes and raw brilliance.

GIAカールスバッド校卒業生がブチェラッティ財団ジュエリーデザイン賞を受賞
GIA(米国宝石学会)は、ジャンマリア・ブチェラッティ財団と共同で、2026年2月6日、第9回「ジャンマリア・ブチェラッティ財団ジュエリーデザイン優秀賞」をGIAカールスバッド校卒業生のCatherine “Cathy” Aulick氏に授与しました。

G&G in a Flash: Guide to Phenomenal Gems
Phenomenal gemstones dazzle with unique optical effects like iridescence and play-of-color. Discover how your favorite gem phenomena actually work.

GIA 卡爾斯巴德畢業生榮獲 Buccellati 基金會珠寶設計獎
GIA (Gemological Institute of America), together with the Gianmaria Buccellati Foundation, presented the ninth annual Gianmaria Buccellati Foundation Award for Excellence in Jewelry Design on February 6, 2026, to GIA Carlsbad graduate Catherine “Cathy” Aulick.
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前 GIA 理事 George Rossman 博士逝世
George Rossman, a member of the GIA Board of Governors from 1995 to 2007 and professor of mineralogy, emeritus, at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech), passed away on February 6 at age 81.

元GIA理事Dr. George Rossman逝去
Former GIA Governor Dr. George Rossman Passes Away

Tourmaline in Tourmaline
A perfectly shaped euhedral tourmaline crystal is identified in a faceted tourmaline.

New Edition of Tillander’s Diamond Cuts in Historic Jewellery 1381–1910
An updated edition of Herbert Tillander’s book is now available.

Whimsical Growth Tubes in Tourmaline
Microscopic examination reveals intriguing growth tubes in a copper-bearing tourmaline.

Susan Jacques Receives Richard T. Liddicoat Award for Distinguished Achievement
GIA’s president and CEO Susan Jacques is honored with the Richard T. Liddicoat Award for Distinguished Achievement.


Al Gilbertson Receives Robert M. Shipley Award
GIA’s Al Gilbertson receives the American Gem Society’s highest honor.

Filled Natural Hollow Heart-Shaped Pearls
Examination of four heart-shaped pearls reveals cavity filling and plugging to improve durability.

Spindle-Shaped Lazurite Inclusion in Scapolite
Multiple vivid blue lazurite inclusions are observed in a near-colorless scapolite.

2026 Sinkankas Symposium: Gems and Minerals of Burma (Myanmar)
The date and topic of the 2026 Sinkankas Symposium is announced.

An Unconventional Bead Cultured Saltwater Pearl
A semi-baroque saltwater nacreous pearl presents identification challenges in the Mumbai laboratory.

Dark Red Tantalite Crystal in Greenish Blue Sapphire
The blunt termination of a red manganotantalite inclusion displays a striking contrast against a greenish blue sapphire.

Mannardite in Quartz
Fibrous mannardite crystals are observed in three colorless quartz samples.

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