The Gemological Institute of America, GIA, is the world’s primary authority on diamonds, colored stones, and pearls. Established in 1931, the GIA is a nonprofit institution that exists with a mission to protect purchasers of gemstones, by providing the education, laboratory services, research, and instruments needed to accurately and objectively determine gemstone quality. The GIA is the world’s most respected gemological laboratory, entrusted with grading and identifying more gems than any other lab.
 
The GIA is a wonderful source for information on many topics involving jewelry and gemstone purchasing including buying a diamond and buying an engagement ring. The link below “To learn more about the GIA” will take you to the GIA website and there you can proceed to the Diamond Buying Guide and Engagement Ring Buying Guide by following the instructions below.
 
To learn more about the GIA click here.

When you arrive at the GIA home page type “Diamond Buying Guide” or “Engagement Ring Buying Guide” into the Search Box and click on Search. Diamond Buying Guide or Diamond Buying Guide: Engagement Ring Shopping will be the top article on the new page depending on which you enter in the Search. Click on the article and it will take you to that section in the GIA website.