GSI Annual Policy Review Jan 2023
GSI Annual Policy Review Jan 2023
An Open Letter By Debbie Azar: Universal Standards For Diamond Grading
Debbie Azar is the president and co-founder of GSI. Dear Industry Friends, Colleagues and Members, When we started Gemological Science International (GSI) nearly twenty years ago, our goal was to create the most modern and technologically advanced gemological organization in...
DEBBIE AZAR’S EXPERT TAKE ON LAB GROWN DIAMONDS:THE FANTASTICAL WORLD OF LAB-GROWN DESIGN, BY JCK
Much of the talk among retailers of lab-grown diamonds (LGD) centers on value for money—the fact that consumers are able to get bigger lab-grown diamonds at lower prices than their mined counterparts. But Ben Hakman, managing director of Fire Diamonds, a...
Debbie Azar’s expert take on Lab grown diamonds: The 10 Best Lab Grown Diamond Pendants for Walking Down The Aisle, by Brides
An article by Brides On the big day, your gown will be the star-style attraction, there’s no doubt about that. But as important as a beautiful white dress may be, the finishing touches are equally paramount—especially jewelry. Walking down the...
Rapaport: A Lab’s View of Lab-Grown; An article by Debbie Azar
Grading institute GSI shares the global trends it’s seen in this segment and offers its predictions for the year to come. Last year was a great one for the diamond and jewelry industry. It was a particularly good year for...
Power Women: Debbie Azar of Gemological Science International On How To Successfully Navigate Work, Love and Life As A Powerful Woman
An Interview With Ming Zhao (originally published on Medium) Communication. Business is built on relationships, and your ability to be a clear communicator who is friendly and approachable goes a long way in adding value to your work, your company,...
HUMAN RIGHTS REPORT JANUARY 2022
GSI’S POLICY GSI’S Human rights our commitment to a safe and respectful workplace includes respecting the human rights of others and extends to our employees, our suppliers, and so on through the supply chain. For GSI respecting human rights means,...
GSI Annual Policy Review Jan 2022
GSI Annual Policy Review Jan 2022
Jonathan Tack Joins GSI as Executive Vice President of Business Development
For immediate release,Jan 10,2022 (New York, NY): Gemological Science International (GSI), one of the largest gemological organizations in the world and a global leader in diamond and jewelry certification, announced today that Jonathan Tack will join the organization as Executive Vice President of...
Diamonds: What’s your type?
Written by: Alethea Inns, GG, FGA, Chief Learning Officer, Gemological Science International Published in: Jewellery Business Magazine, December 2021 Human beings love to classify and categorize items—and for good reason! This type of organization helps us better understand common attributes...
FAQ
Where is Gemological Science International (GSI) located?
GSI is headquartered in New York, NY. It has 13 laboratories on four continents and in a number of countries: the United States, India, Dubai, Israel, Belgium, Hong Kong, and Botswana. This makes GSI one of the largest independent gemological organizations in the world.
Is there a difference between grading reports issued by different GSI laboratories?
All GSI laboratories grade using the same methods and adhere to the same standards. Every laboratory is staffed with highly trained professionals who have years of grading experience and an extensive gemological background.
What does it mean when a sales associate tells me my diamond is “GSI Certified” or is accompanied by a “GSI Certificate”?
The phrases “GSI Certificate” and “GSI Certified” are industry shorthand for GSI grading or identification reports. What this means to you is that expert gemologists and trained professionals meticulously evaluated the item. When your diamond, jewelry or gemstone is accompanied by a GSI grading report, you can be completely confident in the accuracy and objectivity of the evaluation.
Where can I find “GSI Certified Diamonds”?
GSI diamond grading and identification reports can be found in jewelry stores worldwide and online. Insist on a GSI grading report when shopping for a diamond, jewelry or gemstone.
What do I do if I lose my GSI Diamond Report?
Every GSI grading report is available on our website. Please visit gemscience.net and go to “verify your report”. Enter your GSI report number and you’ll instantly have access to a digital copy of it. You can also email us through the website to request a copy.