Gemology is the scientific study of gemstones. Its practitioners, called gemologists, are experts in identifying gems and grading their purity, as well as authorities in the art of jewelry creation and stone setting.

1. By Sarina Mennasemay

2.  Many people marvel at the beauty of the gemstones in
their jewelry without realizing that the perfect gem is
not just a question of taste, it is also a matter of
science.
 Gemology is the scientific study of gemstones. Its
practitioners, called gemologists, are experts in
identifying gems and grading their purity, as well as
authorities in the art of jewelry creation and stone
setting.

3.  The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) is the
leader in this dynamic field. It offers extensive courses
to budding gemologists at a dozen campus locations
across the world, preparing new pupils for fulfilling
careers in gemology.
 In addition, GIA grades diamonds and other stones
and produces industry-leading measurement and
evaluation instruments. Through these efforts, GIA
helps advance a field that has enriched and adorned
the lives of countless people worldwide.

4.  Founder of New York City-based Truffle Jewelry,
Sarina Mennasemay has been certified as a gemologist
by the Gemological Institute of America, the leading
authority in the field of gemology.