Editor’s Note
The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) has launched its Finished Jewellery Report service in India, offering detailed analysis of a piece’s metal, gemstones, and engravings. This move aims to enhance transparency and consumer confidence in the Indian jewellery market.
The Gemological Institute of America (GIA), specializing in diamond and gem grading, analysis, education, and research, has announced the launch of its Finished Jewellery Report service in India. This service aims to provide detailed information about a jewelry piece’s components, including the metal, gemstone characteristics, and any existing engravings.
According to GIA, these examinations are part of its gemstone identification and pearl services, focusing on the gemological examination of gems within jewelry pieces. The Finished Jewellery Report will include metal verification and clarity, color, and estimated carat weight ranges for D-to-Z diamonds that do not already have GIA reports for unmounted stones.
The report will also detail any existing markings. For diamonds with pre-existing GIA report numbers, the specific grades will be listed on the report, along with a link to GIA’s Report Check for further verification.
Starting later this year, GIA will begin using descriptive terms to characterize the quality of laboratory-grown diamonds and will discontinue using the color and clarity nomenclature developed for natural diamonds. The Institute will continue to accept laboratory-grown diamonds for evaluation and identification.
The revised GIA description system for laboratory-grown diamonds will confirm that the submitted item is a lab-grown diamond and categorize it as either ‘premium’ or ‘standard.’ These categories will be defined by a combination of metrics related to color, clarity, and finish. Lab-grown diamonds that fail to meet the minimum quality standard will not receive a designation from GIA.
Until the new descriptive system is finalized, the current GIA services for laboratory-grown diamonds will remain available.
The institute stated that this change will help consumers understand the significant differences in the origin of the two products, ensuring their confidence and enabling informed purchase decisions.
At a briefing in Mumbai, Susan Jacques, President & CEO, reiterated the Institute’s commitment to integrity and independence.
GIA also announced the appointment of Pritesh Patel as its new President and Chief Executive Officer, effective August 4, 2025. Patel holds an MBA from the Marshall School of Business at the University of Southern California and will be responsible for operational strategy, planning, and developing and implementing innovative solutions.