Why a GIA blog?

Posted on Dec 5, 2010 in GIA, The Diamond 4Cs,

GIA’s mission statement says it perfectly: Ensure the public trust in gems and jewelry by upholding the highest standards of integrity, academics, science, and professionalism through education, research, laboratory services, and instrument development.

But how does that translate to you—the guy who’s about to buy a diamond for the love of his life?

At GIA, we see this blog as a new way for us to share tips and hints and address concerns about diamond buying—specifically for engagements and weddings, but really for any occasion.

We know you’re out there looking on the boards and forums and really excellent websites dedicated to weddings. We see you out there and have engaged you in diamond discussions (our screen name is GIAinfo on various sites).  But we couldn’t help but think you might like something straight from, well, the horse’s mouth.

After all, GIA is the creator of The 4Cs of diamond value (carat, color, clarity, and cut). We’re also the birthplace of the International Diamond Grading System™. Today, GIA’s D-Z diamond color-grading scale, Flawless–I3 diamond clarity-grading scale and Excellent-to-Poor diamond cut-grading scale are recognized by virtually every professional jeweler and savvy diamond buyer in the world.

You need to learn; we’ve got some of the world’s best teachers. And we’re looking forward to sharing our wealth of knowledge with you.