Please ensure Javascript is enabled for purposes of website accessibility.
Search
Search
Search

GIA 4Cs Diamond Blog

GIA 4Cs Diamond Blog

Pearl Jewelry Essentials: Five Easy Pieces

If you’ve never uttered the word “wardrobe” in the same sentence as “pearls,” now might be a good time to start.

(more…)

Zodiac-Inspired Jewelry: Virgo

Virgo the Virgin (August 23 to September 22) is a zodiac sign with a fascinating story. And like the other astrology signs, it inspires some breathtaking jewelry.

(more…)

Rock & Roll Jewelry

Summer is the season for outdoor rock concerts, and we’ve picked some funky pieces you can wear to the show. You’ll look so rocker chic while dancing in the crowd that you may even acquire a fan base of your own.

(more…)

The History of the Engagement Ring

Have you ever wondered where the longstanding tradition of giving an engagement ring came from? Actually, it’s deeply rooted in a rich history associated with betrothal rings that spans centuries. (more…)

Zodiac-Inspired Jewelry: Leo

Dignified. Proud. Creative. Confident.

These are some of the traits of Leo. The sign for those born between July 23rd and August 22nd also has the good fortune of having a lion as its symbol, which has inspired jewelry designers to make magnificent creations.

(more…)

Bow Jewelry in Timeless Diamond Brooch Designs

Playful, feminine, and classic—bow jewelry never goes out of style even though different styles of bow jewelry have taken the spotlight throughout the decades. While the design and style of bows have evolved over time, the bow appears to be a constant theme in brooches.

(more…)

Taking Flight with Dragonfly Jewelry

A dragonfly darting through a cloudless sky is a sure sign that summer has arrived. Jewelry designers, long enchanted by this idyllic scene, have made charming creations that celebrate this beautiful creature.

(more…)

Zodiac-Inspired Jewelry: Cancer

If you’re a Cancer celebrating your birthday between June 21-July 22, you’ve got a great story that comes with your zodiac sign – along with some equally spectacular jewelry.

(more…)

Graduation Gift Guide: How to Select Jewelry for a New Grad

Graduation season is upon us, and many young adults are moving into the next stage of their lives, whether that means going off to college or starting their careers. We may be biased, but we think there’s no better way to celebrate this milestone than with a gift of jewelry – a valued memento that’s both emotional and practical.

(more…)

How to Sell Your Gemstones and Jewelry

Are you looking to sell a gemstone or a piece of jewelry? Then you’re in luck, because GIA has created an informative guide with all the facts and tips that you need.

(more…)

Secret Messages in Jewelry – The Lover’s Eye

Jewelry always sends a message about the wearer, but sometimes the message is meant to be a secret one. Such is the case of the Lover’s Eye – the name for a miniature portrait of a single eye often painted on ivory.

(more…)

Zodiac-Inspired Jewelry: Gemini

The constellation Gemini, the twins, is one of the easiest to see in the night sky, and its celestial charms have inspired designers to make jewelry that celebrate it.

(more…)