Redesigned GIA Gem Reports, Website

Revised format of GIA’s Diamond Grading Report

(IDEX Online News) – GIA (Gemological Institute of America) is changing its gem identification and grading reports. The new format, entering use on March 15, will use less paper and offer enhanced security features, including a unique and durable proprietary paper, that exceed document security industry guidelines.

QR codes printed on each report will link to the online version of reports on GIA’s online Report Check service that now includes all GIA grading and identification reports.

“The revised format GIA Diamond Grading Report is half the weight of the previous version, which will reduce storage and postage costs for our clients and further increase the overall efficiency of the Institute’s grading and identification services,” said Tom Moses, GIA’s senior vice president of laboratory and research.

GIA will offer no-cost reissues for reports issued after July 1, 2012. Reissues of reports dated Jan. 1, 2012, to June 30, 2012, will be available for a nominal fee. The previous reports must be returned to GIA before any reissues can be processed.

There is also a new, streamlined process for consumers and occasional laboratory clients to submit gems for grading and identification services.

GIA also announced the upcoming launch of an upgraded website. Featuring photography from GIA’s collection of historic and contemporary images of gems and jewelry, the site will deliver timely and engaging information for visitors of every interest level, GIA said.

Laboratory clients will have secure online access to their GIA identification and grading reports with the enhanced GIA Report Check service.

In the spring, GIA will add a collection of gemological information. The public, students, scientists and industry professionals will have access to information and insights drawn from more than 80 years of research, study and education, including the latest news from GIA’s research department and the archive of Gems & Gemology, the Institute’s award-winning, peer-reviewed professional journal.

“We are excited to share what we have learned and developed in GIA’s eight decades of public service in this new and engaging way,” said Donna Baker, GIA’s president and CEO.

“These advances are the next steps in our continuous effort to serve the global public by bringing the fascinating world of gems, gemology and jewelry to people all around the world and helping to ensure their trust in gems and jewelry.”