Name: Fancy Clarity: For Exceptionally Rare and Desirable Inclusions
Start: 2026-09-17T11:00:00-0400
End: 2026-09-17T12:00:00-0400

Fancy Clarity: For Exceptionally Rare and Desirable Inclusions

Thursday September 17, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT

Royal Melbourne A

Inclusions and other clarity characteristics in gemstones are typically regarded as undesirable, value-reducing imperfections. However, some rare features can be beautiful and fascinating, such as a dazzling purple garnet crystal in a diamond. Should there be a way to communicate “fancy” clarity features in a gemological report? Help us explore this topic and provide your feedback.

Speakers

Evan Smith, Ph.D.

Senior Research Scientist, GIA

Evan M. Smith is a Senior Research Scientist at the Gemological Institute of America. His work focuses on the geology of diamonds, including those originating from depths greater than 300 km, which help constrain models of deep Earth composition and processes. This research has contributed... Read More →

Jason Quick

Senior Director of Diamond Cut Research, GIA

Jason Quick is Senior Director of Diamond Cut Research at GIA, where he leads research and development initiatives focused on diamond grading standards, light performance, and cut design. With more than 20 years of leadership in diamond research, he has played a key role in advancing... Read More →

Thursday September 17, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Royal Melbourne A

Track, GIA Lecture

Level Intermediate
Audience Retailers, Appraisers, Vendors

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Evan Smith, Ph.D.

Jason Quick

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Evan Smith, Ph.D.

Jason Quick

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