Solitaire Gem Labs Competitors

In 1837 Charles Lewis Tiffany founded his company in New York City where his store was soon acclaimed as the palace of jewels for its exceptional gemstones. Since then TIFFANY & CO. has become synonymous with elegance, innovative design, fine craftsmanship and creative excellence. During the 20th century fame thrived worldwide with store network expansion and continuous cultural relevance, as exemplified by Truman Capote’s Breakfast at Tiffany’s and the film starring Audrey Hepburn. Today, with more than 13,000 employees, TIFFANY & CO. and its subsidiaries design, manufacture and market jewelry, watches and luxury accessories – including more than 5,000 skilled artisans who cut diamonds and craft jewelry in the Company’s workshops, realizing its commitment to superlative quality. The Company operates more than 300 TIFFANY & CO. retail stores worldwide as part of its omni-channel approach. To learn more about TIFFANY & CO. as well as its commitment to sustainability, please visit tiffany.com.

At GIA, we believe every gem has a story — formed deep within the earth and revealed through science. For nearly 100 years, we’ve been bringing those stories to light through research, discovery and education. As a nonprofit, our mission is to ensure confidence in gems and jewelry by blending innovation, knowledge and science. From creating the 4Cs of diamond quality to inventing tools used worldwide, we make learning an adventure and turn discovery into truth. We don’t buy, sell or appraise gems. Instead, we provide trusted reports, education, and insights that help people — from industry professionals to everyday consumers — make informed decisions with clarity. This is GIA: where curiosity fuels innovation, knowledge builds confidence and science inspires a world of trust.

IGI is the largest organization of its kind, with offices in Antwerp, New York, Hong Kong, Mumbai, Bangkok, Shenzhen, Dubai, Tel Aviv, Cavalese, Toronto, Los Angeles, Kolkata, New Delhi, Thrissur, Surat, Chennai, Ahmadabad, Cavalese, and Shanghai. The IGI School of Gemology operates from Antwerp, Dubai, Shanghai, as well as six schools in India and four in Italy, offering a variety of courses designed for professionals and consumer enthusiasts alike. A certificate from IGI represents the all-important 5th C that no one should be without: Confidence. As the world's largest independent gem certification and appraisal institute for diamonds, colored gemstones and jewelry, IGI is a standard of excellence for industry professionals and consumers around the globe.