Additional Resources

Students, industry professionals and the public turn to the GIA Library to help them in their search for books, education, and information on gems and jewelry. The resource lists below were compiled in response to the most frequent inquiries.

Rare and Out-of-Print Booksellers If you’re looking a special, hard-to-find book or periodical on gems and jewelry, these vendors may be able to help.

Design Competitions –  If you’re a budding jewelry designer, or professional, competitions are an excellent way of gain entry into the marketplace.

Diamond Cutting Schools – Find out where you can learn this highly specialized skill.

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800-421-7250 ext. 4046
760-603-4046

Fax
760-603-4256

LIBRARY INFO

R.T. Liddicoat Library and Information Center
Gemological Institute of America
World Headquarters
The Robert Mouawad Campus
5345 Armada Drive
Carlsbad, CA 92008

Hours: 7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Monday - Friday


Tablet to Tablet: Treasured Pages From Past to Present

Take in our exhibit of historical rare books about minerals, gems and natural science, dating back to 1496.