The improved report includes additional information and a new layout.
The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) has made changes to its jade report.
The enhanced report features additional gemological information and a user-friendly layout.
New additions include a dedicated area under the “Results” section that details the type of jade, when appropriate.
Another addition is a table featuring jade type definitions, which the lab said adds to the report’s depth and clarity.
Also, when appropriate, the comment section will now list the trade term “Fei Cui," with a note explaining that the term refers to the materials jadeite, omphacite, and kosmochlor.
According to GIA, jade is a generic term for nephrite, jadeite, and, under certain conditions, green omphacite.
“Fei Cui” is the traditional Chinese term for jadeite jade, which is a rock composed of an aggregate of small grains from three major mineral components, jadeite, omphacite and kosmochlor.
Because of its small properties, it is difficult for lab instruments to determine the true composition and therefore, the Chinese gem trade adopted the term to cover all of these instances, according to gem lab Lotus Gemology.
By Lauren McLemore - nationaljeweler.com
What does GIA stand for? The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) is a institute based in Carlsbad, California, USA. It is dedicated to research and education in the field of gemology and the jewelry arts. Established in 1931, the GIA is the world’s foremost authority on diamonds, colored stones, and pearls. A public benefit, nonprofit institute, GIA is the leading source of knowledge, standards, and education in gems and jewelry. |