Uploaded November 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 days ago

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GIA Knowledge Sessions Webinar – recorded live on November 12, 2025

Diamonds are more than just beautiful gemstones. Their remarkable combination of properties gives them a wide range of technological uses – from abrasives and thermal management to quantum, electrochemical and biomedical applications. Discover how GIA's extensive research and new pilot program are addressing an important moment in technological innovation.

Dr. Ulrika D’Haenens-Johansson, Senior Manager of Diamond Research at GIA, and Dr. Daniel Jones, GIA Research Scientist, review some of the key analytical techniques used at GIA for diamonds, exploring the features that dictate their suitability for targeted applications.

Questions about the topics covered in this webinar? Email us at diamond@gia.edu.

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