About GIA Worldwide
Established in 1931, GIA is the world’s foremost authority in gemmology. Present in 12 countries, with 7 campuses, 4 research centres and 9 grading laboratories, GIA grades and identifies some of the world’s most important gemstones.
- GIA is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to continuous education and research in the field of gems and jewellery
- GIA’s mission is to ensure public trust in gems and jewellery by upholding the highest standards of integrity, academics, science, and professionalism
- GIA created global standards to accurately determine quality of diamonds (4Cs - Cut, Colour, Clarity and Carat Weight), coloured stones and pearls (7 Pearl Value Factors™ - Size, Shape, Colour, Nacre, Lustre, Surface, and Matching).
- GIA has supported the journey of the global gems and jewellery industry for over 8 decades now - whether it is breakthrough gemmological research or unbiased analysis of gemstone quality or by providing the most respected learning credentials.