GIA has planned an attractive agenda to enrich visitor experiences to the 2017 Tucson shows. This includes an alumni event, show service laboratory, exhibits, expert talks and more. The Institute will have a presence at the American Gem Trade Association (AGTA) GemFair™, January 31 - February 5, 2017, and the Tucson Gem and Mineral Show (TGMS), Feb. 9-12, both taking place at the Tucson Convention Center.

Some of the highlights at the 2017 Tucson shows include: Party at the GIA Gem Mine: Cosmic Blast by the GIA Alumni Association will be an auction, dinner and dance party in Tucson; Museum and Library Exhibits including Synthetic Diamonds at AGTA, The Fersman Catalog at TGMS, Highlights of the Hauser Collection at TGMS. Also, GIA Show Service Laboratory at AGTA GemFair, Free GIA Seminars with topics as Rediscovering the Chivor Emerald Mine – In the Footsteps of Peter W. Rainier, The Latest News from GIA Research, Russia’s Treasure of Diamonds and Precious Stones will be part of the agenda. GIA will offer one fee-based lab class and two fee-based lecture/labs during AGTA. GEM 240L Gem Identification Lab Class, Identifying Inclusions in Corundum and Emerald seminar, Identifying Synthetic and Imitation Colored Stones seminar will also feature.