GIA Publications: GIA Insider

August 1 2008
Volume 10,  Issue 13

• Industry Analysis: Whitehall Ruling Cheers Suppliers
• From Gems & Gemology: A Rare Yellow Trapiche Sapphire
• New GIA Scholarship Honors Industry Leader Irving Getz  
• GIA's New York Career Fair Draws Strong Crowd
• "Balboa Park Carousel Egg" Finds Nest at GIA
• Summer 2008 Loupe Available 
• GIA Students Get Real-World Look at CAD Casting 
• From GIA Education: A Lesson in Casting 
• Find a GIA Lab Class in a City Near You

July 18, 2008
Volume 10,  Issue 12

• Industry Analysis: Fuel Costs, Unrest Hit Colored Stone Supplies
• From Gems & Gemology: Summer Issue Features Koh-i-Noor Diamond, Coated Tanzanite
• GIA Welcomes Three New Board Members  
• Gold Takes Center Stage in "Facets" Exhibit
• Designer Contributes Space-, Nature-Inspired Pieces to Brazilian Collection
• GIA Offers Options for Students to Finish BBA, JBM Programs 
• Price Elasticity: How Shifting Prices Affect Demand for Jewelry 
• Brush Up on Your Executive, Marketing Skills at GIA New York 
• Find a GIA Lab Class in a City Near You

June 20, 2008
Volume 10,  Issue 11

• Industry Analysis: Soft Economy Hurting Retail Jewelers
• From Gems & Gemology: Ruby, Sapphire Mining at the New Deposit in Winza, Tanzania
• Star-Studded Career Fair is a Must for Aspiring Jewelry Professionals
• Nearly $400,000 Available for 2009 Scholarships; Applications Accepted through Oct. 15
• JCK Alumni Event Draws Record Numbers
• An Effective Executive's Education Never Stops: GIA Seminars Address Key Issues Facing Jewelry Industry Leaders
• Learn in the Heart of It All – GIA Carlsbad
• Find a GIA Lab Class in a City Near You

June 6, 2008
Volume 10,  Issue 10

• Industry Analysis: Business Soft in Vegas, but Designers, Luxury Defy Trend
• From GIA Research: Large Coated Tanzanites Lack Typical Identifying Features
• GIA Taking Steps to Respond to Growing Popularity of Colored Diamonds
• Kunz Display Honored at Tucson Gem Show
• Spring Loupe Highlights Scholarship Program
• From GIA Education: Become a Winning Jewelry Designer
• Find a GIA Lab Class in a City Near You

May 16, 2008
Volume 10,  Issue 9

• Industry Analysis: Demand for Rough Diamonds Remains High
• From Gems & Gemology: Unusual Glass Imitation of Rubellite
• Check Out GIA at JCK -- Booth 12027
• Find a GIA Lab Class in a City Near You

May 2, 2008
Volume 10,  Issue 8

• Industry Analysis: DTC Announces Client List, Price Increases
• From Gems & Gemology: New Rubies from Central Tanzania
• Susan Johnson Elected as ACCSCT School Commissioner
• Sinkankas Symposium Explores the World of Garnets
• From GIA Education: Blog Your Way to Better Business
• Find a GIA Lab Class in a City Near You

April 18,  2008
Volume 10,  Issue 7

• Industry Analysis: Basel Sales Brisk for Luxury Goods, Sluggish for the Rest
• From Gems & Gemology: Spring Issue Examines Mozambique Tourmaline, Diamond Treatments
• L.A. Open House Abuzz With Marketing Tips
• Photo Display Captures Gem Activity in Colombia and Mozambique
• Treated Diamonds Added to G&G Book Series
• 2008 Jewelry Career Fair Dates Announced
• From GIA Education: Identifying Rough in the Field
• Find a GIA Lab Class in a City Near You

March 28,  2008
Volume 10,  Issue 6

• Industry Analysis: Consumers Losing Confidence, But Still Spending
• From Gems & Gemology: Most Valuable Article Award Winners Chosen
• GIA Announces 2009 Gemological Research Conference Advisory Committee
• Donors Gift Rare Gemstones, Art in Tucson
• New, Reactivating Alumni Chapters Span the Globe
• Brush Up on Your Executive, Marketing Skills
• From GIA Education: Laser Welding Offers High-Tech Jewelry Manufacturing, Repair Techniques
• Reserve Your Seat in One of GIA's Lab Classes

March 14,  2008
Volume 10,  Issue 5

• Industry Analysis: FinCEN Eases Rules on Foreign Dealers

• From Gems & Gemology : Lead-Glass Filling in Color-Change Sapphire  

• Discover What You Know -- and What You Don't -- About the Luxury Market

• GIA Library Partners with Alumni to Distribute American Cut -- The First 100 Years

• Get the 'Buzz' at GIA L.A.'s March 27 Open House

• From GIA Education: Make Lifelong Learning Part of Your Business Plan

• Give Your Career a Springtime Sparkle

Feb. 29,  2008
Volume 10,  Issue 4

• Industry Analysis: Inflation Rises, Confidence Ebbs

• From Gems & Gemology: First First CVD Synthetic Diamond Submitted for Dossier Grading to GIA Lab

• GIA Thailand Adds GIA Diamond Dossier® Grading Services

• Spanish 4Cs Brochure Available

• Student Loans Items for Native American Jewelry Display

• GIA Signage Available for Jewelry Retailers

• From GIA Education: How to Use Colored Stone Grading to Buy Gemstones

• Reserve Your Seat in One of GIA's Lab Classes

Feb. 15,  2008
Volume 10,  Issue 3

• Industry Analysis: Tucson Buying Exceeds Expectations

• From Gems & Gemology: First International Pearl Convention

• GIA Announces New Southern Africa Lab, Leadership

• Tucson 2008: Awards, On-Site Lab and Alumni Auction, Party Take the Spotlight

• Don't Miss GIA's Next Alumni Trip

• From GIA Education: Use a Computer to Enhance Your Jewelry Design Process

• Reserve Your Seat in One of GIA's Lab Classes

Feb. 1,  2008
Volume 10,  Issue 2

• Industry Analysis: The Economy May Slow, but Diamond

• From Gems & Gemology: Field Study of Paraíba-type Tourmaline Mines in Mozambique

• BBA Program Reaches New Heights With First Grad

• Staff Honored for 25 Years of Dedicated Service

• Outstanding Grad of 2008 Chosen for Commitment

• Winter 2008 Loupe Now Available

• Don't Miss the Feb. 29 Continuing Education Recognition Program Deadline

• From GIA Education: Use Integrated Decision Making to Solve Ethical Dilemmas

• Reserve Your Seat in One of GIA's Lab Classes

Jan. 18,  2008
Volume 10,  Issue 1

• President's Message: 2008 Industry Outlook

• Industry Analysis: Holiday Report - Chains Decline, Internet Gains

• From Gems & Gemology: Winter Issue Features Newest CVD Synthetic Diamonds, Zambian Tourmaline

• New Retailer Support Kit Includes Essential Diamond Info

• Tucson 2008: GIA Offers Seminars, Presentations and Special Events

• GIA Presents Annual Staff of the Year Awards

• From GIA Education: Colored Stone Grading Terms Will Help Your Sales

• GIA 2008 Education Viewbook and Catalog - Available Now!

• Reserve Your Seat in One of GIA's Lab Classes

Dec. 14, 2007
Volume 9,  Issue 24

• President's Message: Ringing Out 2007 on a High, Bright Note

• GIA Holiday Hours

• Industry Analysis: Retailers Continue Mixed Holiday Results

• From Gems & Gemology: New Paraíba-type Tourmaline

• Basta's Designs Dance with Life

• Robert Weldon Presents "Unlocking the Secrets to Gem and Jewelry Photography"

• GIA Lab Speakers Available for Alumni Chapter Meetings

• Tips from GIA Education: Enhance Your Designs with the Ancient Art of Enameling

• Save $150 On Winter School of Business Online Courses

• Reserve Your Seat in One of GIA's Lab Classes

Nov. 30, 2007
Volume 9,  Issue 23

• President's Message

• Industry Analysis: Auctions Continue to Offer Million-Dollar Gems

• From Gems & Gemology: Diamond Inclusions for a Holiday Season

• Lab Offers Holiday Express Service

• G&G Editor Elected to Lead Earth Sciences Association

• Get Convenient Access to GIA Laboratory Colored Stone Services in Tucson

• Tips from GIA Education: No Romance Without Finance

• GIA Posts 2008 On Campus and Lab Class Schedules Online

• Reserve Your Seat in One of GIA's Lab Classes

Nov. 9, 2007
Volume 9, Issue 22

• Industry Analysis: Asian Markets Grabbing Attention

• From Gems & Gemology: Fall Issue Examines Cultured Pearl Industry, Unusual Inclusions in Natural Gems

• Kimmel Awarded Highest Honor from Jewelers 24 Karat Club of Southern California

• GemFest Asia: State of the Global Jewelry Industry Assessed

• The Loupe Wins Public Relations Award, Publishes Photo-Rich Fall 2007 Issue

• GIA Education: Introduce Your Customers to Colored Gemstones

• Items Needed for Tucson Auction

• Reserve Your Seat in One of GIA's Lab Classes

Oct.26, 2007
Volume 9, Issue 21

• Letter from the President

• Industry Analysis: Tiffany Courts Female

• From Gems & Gemology: Phenakite as a Rough Diamond Imitation

• Career Fair, Open House Attract Diverse Group of Attendees

• Reserve Your Seat in One of GIA's Lab Classes

Oct.12, 2007
Volume 9, Issue 20

• Industry Analysis: Retailers Shy Away from Burmese Gems

• GIA Launches Public Awareness Campaign

• GIA Announces Key International Personnel Changes

• From Gems & Gemology: Large "Colombian Emeralds" Identified as Beryl Triplets

• Record Number of Recruiters for Jewelry Career Fair, Open House

• Marge Sinkankas Leaves Final Gift to GIA Library

• Online Directory: Free Resource for Alumni, Public

• Date Set for Diamond Class in Ramat Gan

• Reserve Your Seat in One of GIA's Lab Classes

Sept. 28, 2007
Volume 9, Issue 19

• Industry Analysis: NRC May OK Existing Blue Topaz Stocks

• From Gems & Gemology: A Rare "Piggyback" Diamond Examined

• Kenyon, Levinger Join GIA's Board; Others Retire

• Plan Your Success at GIA's Jewelry Career Fair

• GIA L.A. 10th Anniversary Event a Success

• Meet GIA President Donna Baker at the CGA Conference

• Save $200 on Fall Online School of Business Classes

• Reserve Your Seat in One of GIA's Lab Classes

Sept. 14, 2007
Volume 9, Issue 18

• Industry Analysis: India’s Diamond Firms Brace for Slow Season

• GIA Offers New Services for Colored Gemstone Identification Reports

• GIA Los Angeles Celebrates 10th Anniversary

• Continuing Education: Recognition Certificates, New Assignments Available

• New “Quick Start Guide” Helps Grads Start Alumni Chapters

• Save $200 on Fall Online School of Business Classes

• Reserve Your Seat in One of GIA's Lab Classes
  
  

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