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GIA offers origin reporting for alexandrite!

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GIA’s Retailer Support Program expands its colored stones resources RSP begins from today- February 4 GIA (Gemological Institute of America) now offers origin reporting for alexandrite, adding it to Colored Stone Identification & Origin Report services for ruby, sapphire, emerald, ParaĆ­ba tourmaline and red spinel. For more information about GIA colored stone reports and services, including fees, visit the website.   “Offering an alexandrite Identification & Origin Report continues GIA’s mission to bring our research-based laboratory services to our clients,” said Shane McClure, global director of colored stone services. “This service ultimately benefits the gem and jewelry-buying public by providing reliable reports.” The GIA Identification & Origin Report describes whether the stone is natural or laboratory-grown, identifies the type of gemstone, includes any detectable treatments and offers a research-based opinion on the geographic origin of th