Recognizing China's importance as the world's second-biggest consumer market for diamonds after the US, the International Gemological Institute (IGI) this week announced that its website, www.igiworldwide.com, now features a Chinese language option.

Like other major gemological institutes, the IGI offers a range of diamond grading and evaluation services for professionals in the diamond trade and private customers.

While diamonds must be sent to the IGI lab for analysis and certification, IGIworldwide.com provides a bank of information about diamonds and the diamond industry, including educational articles, diamond buying guides, and jewelry care tips.