Gemological Institute of America - Carlsbad, CA
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N 33° 07.956 W 117° 19.122
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The headquarters for GIA, where diamonds are sent into to be graded and their values determined, in Carlsbad, California.
Waymark Code: WM18NJB
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 08/30/2023
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Taken from Wikipedia, "The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) is a nonprofit institute based in Carlsbad, California. It is dedicated to research and education in the field of gemology and the jewelry arts. Founded in 1931, GIA's mission is to protect buyers and sellers of gemstones by setting and maintaining the standards used to evaluate gemstone quality. The institute does so through research, gem identification and diamond grading services and a variety of educational programs. Through its library and subject experts, GIA acts as a resource of gem and jewelry information for the trade, the public and media outlets.
In 1953 the GIA developed its International Diamond Grading System and the "four Cs" (cut, clarity, color, and carat weight) as a standard to compare and evaluate the quality of diamonds.
Today, the institute is headquartered in Carlsbad, California, and operates in 13 countries, with 11 campuses, 9 laboratories, and 4 research centers."
Name: Gemological Institute of America
Location/Address:
5345 Armada Dr, Carlsbad, CA 92008
Phone Number: 1 760 603 4000
Web Site: [Web Link]
Type of School: Graduate School (independent)
School Affiliation: Private -- Independent
Date Founded: 1931
Enrollment: Unknown
Nicknames/Mascots: Unknown
School Colors: Unknown
School Motto: Unknown
Location of GPS Coordinates: Center of Campus
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