GIA’s Free Online Resources Available To All

Americans love gemstones and they are sold in the United States than in any other country on Earth. Did you know Ametrine is a scarce natural combination of amethyst and citrine. The stones blend of purple and yellow presents the wearer with a gem that is symbolic of spirituality, steadfast loyalty, and a zest for life. Aquamarine is the modern March birthstone and used as a healing stone it is said to be effective as a treatment for anxiety, Chrysocolla is thought to offer gentle and soothing qualities.

As we are all adapting to this difficult time, the GIA,the world’s foremost authority on diamonds, colored stones, and pearls share some of their free digital resources you may enjoy.

• Start or continue an education in gems and jewelry with an online course https://www.gia.edu/gem-education/distance

• Learn about the latest gemological research and new discoveries in Gems & Gemology – GIA’s quarterly journal – including the most recent issue on colored stone origin and every issue, back to 1934 https://www.gia.edu/gems-gemology

• Read some of the most important books on gemology, minerology, gems and jewelry in the digital collection of rare and historic books from GIA’s Cartier Rare Book Repository and Archives https://www.gia.edu/gia-news-research/rare-books-project-puts-gem-jewelry-history-reach

• Get a young child excited about the study of gemstones with GIA’s GemKids website https://gemkids.gia.edu

• Explore GIA’s online Gem Encyclopedia https://www.gia.edu/gem-encyclopedia

You can follow them on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn and YouTube. Also check out the new Gems & Gemology Facebook group.

GIA is an independent nonprofit organization, established in 1931, that is recognized as the world’s foremost authority in gemology. GIA invented the famous 4Cs of Diamonds – Color, Clarity, Cut and Carat Weight – recognized around the world as the standard for diamond quality. You can find out just about everything about us at GIA.edu.

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