Upcoming Exhibits

Check out the new exhibits coming soon to the Carlsbad, California campus.

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  • GIA Celebrates Birthstones 

    Opening August 2012
    Location: GIA Headquarters, Carlsbad, California

    "GIA Celebrates Birthstones" is a fascinating exhibit of bewitchingly beautiful birthstones, along with an enormous 7,600-carat natural blue topaz and a 20-strand necklace featuring a rainbow of sapphire beads.

    Returning from a successful stint at the San Diego International Airport, "GIA Celebrates Birthstones" boasts more than 250 gems, minerals, and jewelry from around the world. Every birthstone is rich in meaning and symbolism–and now you can learn the mysteries behind yours.

    • Birthstones Case
      Each case of “GIA Celebrates Birthstones” offers a variety of examples of the gemstone that represent each month of the year, along with fun facts about the gems.