【Mumbai, Indi】IGI Acquires AGL, Expanding Its Global Presence in Colored Gemstone Certification
Editor’s NoteThis strategic acquisition unites two leading gemological authorities, merging IGI’s global diamond certification network with AGL’s…
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【Carlsbad, CA】GIA to Update Gemological Reports for Colored Stones
Editor’s NoteThe Gemological Institute of America (GIA) will introduce redesigned colored stone reports and expanded services starting January 1,…
【Carlsbad, Ca】GIA to Offer Origin Determination for 3 More Gemstones
Editor’s NoteThe Gemological Institute of America (GIA) will expand its origin-determination services to include opal, peridot, and demantoid garnet…
【Carlsbad, Ca】GIA Announces New Colored Stone Reports and Expanded Origin Services Effective January 2026
Editor’s NoteThe Gemological Institute of America (GIA) has announced a significant update to its colored stone services. Beginning January 1, 2026,…
【USA】GIA Renews Its Colored Gemstone Reports and Expands Origin Determination Services in 2026
Editor’s NoteThe Gemological Institute of America (GIA) will introduce updated colored gemstone reports and expand its origin determination services…
【Montepuez, C】Update on Inclusion Scenes in Mozambican Rubies
Editor’s NoteThis article details a 2022 field expedition by GIA gemologists to ruby deposits in northern Mozambique, highlighting a visit to the…
【Basel, Switz】Here’s What SSEF Found When It Studied High-Quality Afghan Emeralds
Editor’s NoteThis article highlights new research from the Swiss Gemmological Institute SSEF on high-quality emeralds from Afghanistan’s Panjshir…
【Lucerne, Swi】Gübelin to Develop AI Approach to Gemstone Analysis
Editor’s NoteGübelin Gem Lab is collaborating with Swiss R&D center CSEM to develop an AI-driven platform aimed at automating gemstone authenticity…
【Basel, Switz】SSEF Introduces New Chemical Analysis System
Editor’s NoteThe Swiss Gemological Institute (SSEF) has announced a significant advancement in gemstone analysis with the introduction of the GemTOF…