The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) has officially launched a fully digital Diamond Dossier, marking a significant turn in the global diamond trade’s digital transformation.

This sets in motion the conversion of all GIA laboratory reports to a modern digital format, said Tom Moses, GIA executive vice president and chief laboratory and research officer. He added, “This important change improves data security, offers efficiencies across the supply chain and reduces our reliance on paper.”

The first digital GIA Diamond Dossier report was issued at the GIA laboratory in Ramat Gan, Israel on January 2, 2023. More than 33 million printed GIA Diamond Dossier reports were issued since the introduction of the service in 1998.

“In 2025, when all GIA reports are digital, retailers and consumers will find greater convenience and a more immersive experience,” said Pritesh Patel, GIA’s chief operating officer. “Eliminating printed reports is an important advancement, reducing the impact of using, shipping and storing the nearly 40 tonnes of paper and plastic that go into printed GIA reports each year.”

The digital Diamond Dossier is available in the reimagined GIA App or on computers, tablets and phones through the secure online GIA Report Check Service and the GIA advanced application programming interface (API) for commercial users. The digital report service includes a Report Access Card with the report number, a QR code linking to the digital report and 4Cs information to embed into receipts, invoices and e-commerce sites.

The new GIA App is widely available for Apple and Android devices while the Android app for China is in development and will be available later. The GIA Diamond Dossier is available for D-to-Z diamonds from 0.15 to 1.99 carats without colour treatments. Printed GIA Diamond Dossier reports issued before January 2023 remain valid, according to GIA.