On this episode of Pressing Matters with Avi Krawitz, Avi speaks with Pritesh Patel, CEO of the Gemological Institute of America, about how science and technology are shaping the future of the diamond and jewelry industry.
They discuss AI in diamond grading, GIA’s approach to lab-grown diamond grading, disclosures about diamond fluorescence and the role of technology in building consumer confidence. Other topics include shifts in the jewelry market, GIA’s investment in Tracr and the evolution of traceability, grading service fees, and the expansion of GIA’s gemology and jewelry education programs. Patel also shares his vision for a future-ready GIA as the Institute approaches its centennial in 2031.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction 02:33 GIA’s science, research and technology 04:50 Technology’s impact across the diamond industry 06:21 Technology and innovation in GIA’s grading process 08:42 AI, human graders and diamond grading 11:03 The expertise behind GIA’s grading work 13:23 AI, the jewelry industry and changing diamond demand 15:50 Global jewelry demand and shifting product mix 18:13 GIA’s expanding role in jewelry grading 22:57 Jewelry sales, grading intake and market trends 27:33 GIA’s grading fees and pricing approach 29:58 GIA’s new grading system for lab-grown diamonds 37:09 Industry adoption of GIA’s lab-grown grading system 41:53 GIA’s updated approach to diamond fluorescence 46:29 GIA’s investment in Tracr and diamond traceability 50:58 Connecting Tracr with GIA grading reports 53:18 GIA education programs and student demand 58:01 Gem Kids and building interest in gems 1:00:20 GIA’s vision for its 2031 centennial
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