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International Gemological Institute (IGI) is a gemological organization which certifies diamond, colored stone and jewelry. It was established in 1975 in Belgium. [1] On May 21, 2023, Blackstone Group announced their acquisition of IGI. [2]
The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) is a nonprofit institute based in Carlsbad, California. It is dedicated to research and education in the field of gemology and the jewelry arts. [1] Founded in 1931, GIA's mission is to protect buyers and sellers of gemstones by setting and maintaining the standards used to evaluate gemstone quality.
Institute for Astronomy and Astrophysics; Institute for Reference Materials and Measurements; Institute for the Encouragement of Scientific Research and Innovation of Brussels; International Gemological Institute
International Gemological Institute; L. Laboratoire français de gemmologie; S. Shelby Gem Factory; Swiss Gemmological Institute This page was last edited on 20 ...
GCI Gemological Laboratories & College's main headquarters is in the Israel Diamond Exchange in Ramat Gan. [2] The GCI has regional labs and educational centers equipped with local and Israeli staff in Russia and, since June 2006, in India —a disposition of four branches in Mumbai, Delhi, Hyderabad and Kolkata.
Gemologist, Chairman of Board of Governors of Gemological Institute of America Richard T. Liddicoat, Jr. (March 2, 1918 – July 23, 2002) was an American gemologist . An educator in gemology, he contributed in the area of diamond quality grading and gem identification.
The first US graduate of Gem-A's diploma course, in 1929, was Robert Shipley, who then established both the Gemological Institute of America and the American Gem Society. There are now several professional schools and associations of gemologists and certification programs around the world.
The International Gemological Institute, the world's largest independent laboratory for testing and evaluating gemstones and fine jewellery, has started its first laboratory for South India region in Thrissur. It is also first satellite laboratory of IGI in India. The satellite laboratory has a staff of 15. [9] [10]