During GIA’s Knowledge Webinar “Navratna” organized on February 26, 2021, members of the Bangiya Swarna Shilpi Samity in Bauria, West Bengal, learned about the sources, histories and quality factors of amethyst with more insights on laboratory-grown gems and simulants, along with a few care and cleaning tips.

At GIA’s Knowledge Webinar “Overview of Laboratory-Grown Diamonds” organized on February 17, 2021 for the members of the Belgaum Saraf Vyapari Sangh & Shahpur Saraf Association in Belgaum, Karnataka, learned about different diamond types, their characteristics and the differences between natural and laboratory-grown diamonds. The instructor also spoke about the importance of disclosure and third-party grading and identification. In addition, the instructor shared information about GIA’s latest report, LGDR by GIA – a family of four new digital-only reports for laboratory-grown diamonds with 4Cs color and clarity specifications replacing the descriptive terms and grade ranges previously used on GIA reports for laboratory-grown diamonds.

GIA, in association with Belgaum Saraf Vyapari Sangh & Shahpur Saraf Association in Belgaum, Karnataka, conducted a Knowledge Webinar on “Navratna” on February 18, 2021. A GIA Instructor shared insights on the nine gems that represent the celestial bodies of Indian astrology: Sun (ruby), Moon (pearl), Mercury (emerald), Mars (coral), Jupiter (yellow sapphire or topaz), Venus (diamond), Saturn (blue sapphire) and the rising (zircon or hessonite) and descending (cat’s-eye) nodes of the moon.

GIA, in association with Coimbatore Jewellers Association in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, conducted a Knowledge Webinar on “Navratna” on February 9, 2021. A GIA Instructor shared insights on the nine gems that represent the celestial bodies of Indian astrology: Sun (ruby), Moon (pearl), Mercury (emerald), Mars (coral), Jupiter (yellow sapphire or topaz), Venus (diamond), Saturn (blue sapphire) and the rising (zircon or hessonite) and descending (cat’s-eye) nodes of the moon.

During GIA’s Knowledge Webinar “February Birthstone – Amethyst” organized on February 2, 2021, members of the gem and jewelry trade across India learned about the sources, histories and quality factors of amethyst with more insights on laboratory-grown gems and simulants, along with a few care and cleaning tips.

GIA, in association with Swarnkar Sangh in Jagraon, Punjab, conducted a Knowledge Webinar on “April Birthstone- Diamond” on January 21, 2021. A GIA Instructor shared insights about the sources, histories and quality factors of diamond with more insights on laboratory-grown gems and simulants, along with a few care and cleaning tips.

During GIA’s Knowledge Webinar “December Birthstone – Tanzanite” organized on December 29, 2020, members of the gem and jewelry trade across India learned about the sources, histories and quality factors of Tanzanite with more insights on laboratory-grown gems and simulants, along with a few care and cleaning tips.

GIA, in association with Shroff Vardhaka Sangha-Mysore & Hassan Dist. Jewelers’ Association, conducted a Knowledge Webinar on “Navratna '' on December 18, 2020. A GIA Instructor shared insights on the nine gems that represent the celestial bodies of Indian astrology: Sun (ruby), Moon (pearl), Mercury (emerald), Mars (coral), Jupiter (yellow sapphire or topaz), Venus (diamond), Saturn (blue sapphire) and the rising (zircon or hessonite) and descending (cat’s-eye) nodes of the moon.

At GIA’s Knowledge Webinar “Overview of Laboratory-Grown Diamonds' ' organized on December 17, 2020 for the members of the Shroff Vardhaka Sangha-Mysore & Hassan Dist. The Jewellers' Association learned about different diamond types, their characteristics and the differences between natural and laboratory-grown diamonds. The instructor also spoke about the importance of disclosure and third-party grading and identification. In addition, the instructor shared information about GIA’s latest report, LGDR by GIA – a family of four new digital-only reports for laboratory-grown diamonds with 4Cs color and clarity specifications replacing the descriptive terms and grade ranges previously used on GIA reports for laboratory-grown diamonds.

During GIA’s Knowledge Webinar “The Big 3 – Ruby, Sapphire and Emerald” organized on December 8, 2020, members of the gem and jewelry trade across India gained insights on the colors, qualities, sources, treatments of natural and laboratory-grown rubies, sapphires and emeralds.

At GIA’s Knowledge Webinar “Introduction to Laboratory-Grown Diamonds” organized on November 24, 2020 for the members of the gem and jewelry trade across India learned about different diamond types, their characteristics and the differences between natural and laboratory-grown diamonds. The instructor also spoke about the importance of disclosure and third-party grading and identification. In addition, the instructor shared information about GIA’s latest report, LGDR by GIA – a family of four new digital-only reports for laboratory-grown diamonds with 4Cs color and clarity specifications replacing the descriptive terms and grade ranges previously used on GIA reports for laboratory-grown diamonds.

During GIA’s Knowledge Webinar “November Birthstones – Topaz and Citrine” organized on November 3, 2020, members of the gem and jewelry trade across India learned about the sources, histories and quality factors of these two gemstones with more insights on laboratory-grown gems and simulants, along with a few care and cleaning tips.

At GIA’s Knowledge Webinar “April Birthstone: Diamond” organized on October 20, 2020 for the members of the gem and jewelry trade across India learned about the sources, histories and quality factors of diamond with more insights on laboratory-grown gems and simulants, along with a few care and cleaning tips.

During GIA’s Knowledge Webinar “October Birthstone – Tourmaline” organized on October 6, 2020, members of the gem and jewelry trade across India learned about the sources, histories and quality factors of tourmaline with more insights on laboratory-grown gems and simulants, along with a few care and cleaning tips.

GIA, in association with Berhampur Jewellery Association, conducted a Knowledge Webinar for the gem and jewelry industry on “Navratna” on September 24, 2020. A GIA Instructor shared insights on the nine gems that represent the celestial bodies of Indian astrology: Sun (ruby), Moon (pearl), Mercury (emerald), Mars (coral), Jupiter (yellow sapphire or topaz), Venus (diamond), Saturn (blue sapphire) and the rising (zircon or hessonite) and descending (cat’s-eye) nodes of the moon.

At GIA’s Knowledge Webinar “October Birthstone: Opal” organized on September 22, 2020 for the members of the gem and jewelry trade across India learned about the sources, histories and quality factors of Opal with more insights on laboratory-grown gems and simulants, along with a few care and cleaning tips.