GIA Offers On-Site Colored Stone Services at Baselworld 2017
Convenient access to gem identification and country-of-origin reports
BASEL, Switzerland – Feb. 22, 2017 – As jewelry artisans create unique and one-of-a-kind watches and other jewelry, it’s increasingly important to verify the authenticity and characteristics of gemstones adorning these pieces. To help ensure confidence, GIA (Gemological Institute of America) is offering convenient access to its colored gem identification and country-of-origin reports during the Baselworld 2017 Watch and Jewellery Show. Institute representatives will also be available from March 23 through March 30 during show hours at Hall 2, W23 to answer questions related to GIA education, research, laboratory services and more.
GIA colored stone reports describe the type of gemstone, whether it is natural or synthetic, and if there are any detectable treatments. All reports include the gemstone cutting style, shape, weight, measurement, color and a photograph of the stone. Loose or mounted gemstones may be submitted.
Show Service Laboratory
The GIA Show Service Laboratory gives show attendees convenient access to gem identification and country-of-origin services for colored stones. GIA will accept gemstones at Hall 3, A37 Thursday, March 23 through Wednesday, March 29 from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Thursday, March 30 from 9:30 a.m. to noon. Temporary reports will print on site, with permanent reports sent after the show. For more information, email.
The GIA Alumni Association will also host a networking reception for Baselworld attendees on Saturday, March 25 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Museum der Kulturen Basel. For more details and to register for the event, visit https://gia-basel2017.eventbrite.com.
For press inquiries, please contact Stephen Morisseau at or 760-603-4411.
About GIA
An independent nonprofit organization, GIA (Gemological Institute of America), established in 1931, is recognized as the world’s foremost authority in gemology. GIA invented the famous 4Cs of Color, Cut, Clarity and Carat Weight in the early 1950s and in 1953, created the International Diamond Grading System™ which, today, is recognized by virtually every professional jeweler in the world.
Through research, education, gemological laboratory services, and instrument development, the Institute is dedicated to ensuring the public trust in gems and jewelry by upholding the highest standards of integrity, academics, science, and professionalism. Visit www.GIA.edu.
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