Leading the World of Gemology Forward,
Since 1931.
What does it mean to lead the world of gemology forward? At JCK Las Vegas, you can experience it firsthand.
Witness how GIA is driving the industry forward through our cutting-edge research presentations, innovative new products and technologies, and the latest education demonstrations held throughout the event.
Main Booth: 15031, Gallery, Level 2
Instruments Booth: 52083, Essentials & Tech, Level 1
Show Service Lab: Bassano 2805-2806, Level 2
Jewelry Forensics
Watch a jewelry expert use GIA's step-by-step process to assess the quality of fine jewelry.
Diamond Treatments
Follow along with GIA gemology instructors as they examine a variety of diamond specimens to find the tell-tale signs of common enhancement treatments.
| Friday, May 31 | Saturday, June 1 | Sunday, June 2 | Monday, June 3 |
| 10:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. | 1:30 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. | 3:00 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. | 10:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. |
| 3:00 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. |
Related educational offerings:
- Continuing Education by GIA Alumni Collective
- Jewelry Forensics Seminar
- Live Online | 2 Days
| Friday, May 31 | Saturday, June 1 | Sunday, June 2 | Monday, June 3 |
| 10:00 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. | 10:00 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. | 10:00 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. | 10:00 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. |
Related educational offerings:
- GIA Education
- Graduate Diamonds Diploma
- On Campus | 7 Weeks or
- Online | Self-paced courses plus in-person lab class
- Continuing Education by GIA Alumni Collective
- Introduction to Diamond Treatments
Ruby Identification
A GIA gemology instructor will demonstrate the knowledge and skills used to differentiate natural ruby from synthetic stones.
Sapphire Identification
A GIA gemology instructor will demonstrate the knowledge and skills used to differentiate natural sapphire from synthetic stones.
| Friday, May 31 | Saturday, June 1 | Sunday, June 2 | Monday, June 3 |
| 11:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. | 3:30 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. | 3:30 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. | 12:30 p.m. - 12:45 p.m. |
Related educational offerings:
- GIA Education
- Graduate Gemologist Diploma
- On Campus | 26 Weeks or
- Online | Self-paced courses plus in-person lab classes
- Continuing Education by GIA Alumni Collective
- Ruby: Country of Origin Determination
- In Person | 2 Hours
| Friday, May 31 | Saturday, June 1 | Sunday, June 2 | Monday, June 3 |
| 1:00 p.m. - 1:15 p.m. | 2:30 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. | 2:30 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. | 11:30 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. |
Related educational offerings:
- GIA Education
- Graduate Gemologist Diploma
- On Campus | 26 Weeks or
- Online | Self-paced courses plus in-person lab classes
- Continuing Education by GIA Alumni Collective
- Sapphire: Country of Origin Determination
- Live Online | 2 Hours
Emerald Identification
A GIA gemology instructor demonstrates the knowledge and skills used to differentiate between natural emerald from synthetic stones.
Pearl Value Factors
Experience a live demonstration of the GIA 7 Pearl Value Factors™ presented by a GIA gemology instructor.
| Friday, May 31 | Saturday, June 1 | Sunday, June 2 |
| 3:30 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. | 2:00 p.m. - 2:15 p.m. | 2:00 p.m. - 2:15 p.m. |
Related educational offerings:
- GIA Education
- Graduate Gemologist Diploma
- On Campus | 26 Weeks or
- Online | Self-paced courses plus in-person lab classes
- Continuing Education by GIA Alumni Collective
- Emerald: Country of Origin Determination
- Live Online | 2 Hours
| Friday, May 31 | Saturday, June 1 | Sunday, June 2 | Monday, June 3 |
| 2:30 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. | 11:30 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. | 11:30 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. | 1:00 p.m. - 1:15 p.m. |
Related educational offerings:
- GIA Education
- Graduate Pearls Diploma
- Online | Self-paced courses plus in-person lab classes
- Continuing Education by GIA Alumni Collective™
- The 7 Pearl Value Factors
- Live Online | 2 Hours
Microworld of Gems
Explore the hidden world of beauty in gems that is only revealed with the aid of a gemological microscope.
Imitation Gemstone Detection
A GIA gemology instructor will examine common imitation or synthetic gemstones found in the market and demonstrate standard techniques in the microscope used to unearth these ingenious deceptions.
| Saturday, June 1 | Sunday, June 2 |
| 11:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. | 11:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. |
| Friday, May 31 | Saturday, June 1 | Sunday, June 2 |
| 2:00 p.m. - 2:15 p.m. | 1:00 p.m. - 1:15 p.m. | 1:00 p.m. - 1:15 p.m. |
Related educational offerings:
- GIA Education
- Graduate Gemologist Diploma
- On Campus | 26 Weeks or
- Online | Self-paced courses plus in-person lab classes
Jewelry Manufacturing at GIA
Take an in-depth look at the skills developed in the GIA Graduate Jeweler program, including fabrication and casting, stone setting, and essential trade work such as repair and sizing.
Jewelry Design & Technology
A GIA instructor demonstrates how using Rhino modeling software and ZBrush can push the boundaries of traditional jewelry design to create innovative and visually stunning pieces.
| Friday, May 31 | Saturday, June 1 | Sunday, June 2 | Monday, June 3 |
| 11:30 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. | 10:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. | 1:30 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. | 11:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. |
Related educational offerings:
- GIA Education
- Graduate Jeweler
- On Campus | 26 Weeks
- Continuing Education by GIA Alumni Collective
- Introduction to Repair and Setting
- In-Person | 5 Days
| Friday, May 31 | Saturday, June 1 | Sunday, June 2 | Monday, June 3 |
| 1:30 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. | 3:00 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. | 10:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. | 12:00 p.m. - 12:15 p.m. |
Related educational offerings:
- GIA Education
- Jewelry Design & Technology
- On Campus | 26 Weeks
Diamond Verification with GIA Match iD™
Learn how GIA Match iD™, when paired with the GIA App, uses Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology to match a loose diamond with its GIA digital grading report.
| Friday, May 31 | Saturday, June 1 | Sunday, June 2 |
| 12:00 p.m. - 12:15 p.m. | 12:00 p.m. - 12:15 p.m. | 12:00 p.m. - 12:15 p.m. |
| 12:30 p.m. - 12:45 p.m. | 12:30 p.m. - 12:45 p.m. | 12:30 p.m. - 12:45 p.m. |
Learn More:
Instruments
Science and innovation meet modern design to provide the technology you need to protect your customers and business.
Visit the Main Booth 15031 and Instruments Booth 52083 for live demonstrations and to order.
GIA® Gemolite® NXT
Introducing GIA® Gemolite® NXT, where form meets function. Ergonomic design ensures comfort, while advanced proprietary LED lighting and clarity of optics provide unparalleled precision.
GIA iD100®
Discover where precision meets speed. With 100% accuracy in under two seconds, GIA iD100® ensures the authenticity of your diamonds and builds customer trust with every assessment.
GIA Match iD™
Experience an innovative inscription-viewing instrument that pairs with the GIA App to match a diamond to its GIA grading report using Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology.
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