Editor’s Note
This article highlights GIA’s offerings at the JCK Las Vegas show, including on-site laboratory services, the new Diamond Origin Report, and demonstrations of gemological instruments.
Carlsbad, Calif. — May 21, 2019 — Experience everything GIA has to offer at Booth 18019 at the JCK Las Vegas show at the Sands Expo & The Venetian from May 31 to June 3. Submit colored stones to the GIA Show Service Laboratory; learn about GIA’s new Diamond Origin Report, which scientifically matches rough and polished diamonds to confirm a diamond’s origin; see live demonstrations of the GIA iD100 and other gemological instruments; learn about the latest developments and educational programs; and marvel at dazzling diamond-encrusted loafers, reportedly valued at $2 million, on loan from actor and America’s Got Talent host Nick Cannon. For all this and more, visit https://www.gia.edu/gem-event-jck-las-vegas-2019.
GIA Show Service Laboratory
Venetian Hotel, Bassano Rooms 2805-2806
May 30 – June 2: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. (Submission and Pickup)
June 3: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. (Pickup Only)
Submit your gems the day before the show for fast and convenient GIA Colored Stone Identification Reports for all colored stones, and GIA Colored Stone Identification & Origin Reports for ruby, sapphire, emerald, alexandrite, Paraíba tourmaline, and red spinel. For more information, call +1 800 421 7250 ext. 4517 or +1 760-603-4517 (outside U.S. or Canada).
GIA Talks
At Booth 18019, listen to GIA experts give 20-minute overviews on important topics, including GIA’s new Diamond Origin Report; retailer marketing tools; the latest on laboratory-grown diamonds; information on jewelry quality assurance; overviews of the Lesedi La Rona and Constellation diamonds; insights on gem and jewelry photography; GIA field gemology discoveries (supporting GIA Colored Stone Origin Reports); highlights of royal jewelry auctions, including pieces owned by Queen Marie Antoinette; and a GIA social media alumni panel. Visit the GIA booth for the schedule.
Friday, May 31, 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Sands Expo, Level 1, Room 305
Through interactive discussion and hands-on practice, this workshop will cover high pressure, high temperature (HPHT) and chemical vapor deposition (CVD) laboratory-grown diamonds and how to distinguish them from natural diamonds. Download the workshop application form and return the completed form to register.
Friday, May 31, 12 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Sands Expo, Level 1, Rooms 303 and 304
In this panel discussion, leading experts will discuss the imperative for sustainability in the day-to-day operations of companies large and small in the gem and jewelry industry, and the benefits of highlighting this message to consumers. Don’t miss it!
Learn more and register now — seating is limited.
Hollywood Jewelry Showcase
Be dazzled by Madonna’s ornate headpiece, Nick Cannon’s diamond shoes, Eva Gabor’s ruby lipstick holder, Clark Gable’s diamond-studded lighter, and more. All will be on display at the GIA booth.