Al Gilbertson Receives 2025 Robert M. Shipley Award庐
On September 9, 2025, at Converge in Carlsbad, CA, Al Gilbertson, CG, was awarded the prestigious Robert M. Shipley Award庐, the Society鈥檚 highest honor. This award recognizes Gilbertson鈥檚 lifetime of excellence in gemological research, education, and service to the industry. 鈥淎l鈥檚 ability to bridge scientific precision with an understanding of diamond beauty has helped elevate our industry,鈥� said Katherine Bodoh, CEO of the 黑料老司机. 鈥淲e are deeply grateful for his contributions and proud to honor him.鈥� In 2000, he joined GIA as a researcher. He is one of the inventors of GIA鈥檚 cut grading system for round brilliant