Gia

/ˈdʒiə/ noun

Definition

Gemological Institute of America, the leading authority on diamond and gem grading

Etymology

Acronym formed from Gemological Institute of America, founded in 1931

Kelly Says

GIA basically created the modern diamond grading system - those famous 'Four Cs' (cut, color, clarity, carat) that everyone talks about came from them!

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