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January 30, 2009

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Attendees can save on GIA instruments, like this microscope, at the AGTA GemFair. GIA instruments will be located on the Galleria level of the Tucson Convention Center.

Tucson, Ariz.--Both the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) and the American Gem Trade Association (AGTA) will offer a host of educational seminars and events at the upcoming gem fairs in Tucson, Ariz.

On Feb. 7, the AGTA Seminar Series will present a lecture titled "Retailers at Risk...Are you Legal?"

The seminar, given by American Gemological Laboratories (AGL) President C.R. "Cap" Beesley and AGL Vice President and Chief Gemologist Christopher Smith, will cover enhancement-disclosure policy, practice and problems.

The first part of the lecture will include the many treatments currently performed on colored gemstones and which treatments need to be disclosed as per the Federal Trade Commission. The second part of the lecture will address why it is important to disclose all treatments and how to do it without panicking clients.

The lecture is slated for 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. in the Coconino Room in the Tucson Convention Center.

In addition to AGTA's lectures, the GIA will offer a host of information, products, services and networking opportunities during the Tucson trade shows.

These include:

--A GIA Diamond Grading Class, scheduled for Feb. 2-6 from 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. in the Gila Room at the convention center. Tuition and books for the class total $1,395.

--The Microscope Challenge with John Koivula, the chief gemologist of West Coast Identification Services for the GIA. Koivula will put attendees gem-identification skills to the test in this fast-paced clinic. The challenge is scheduled for Feb. 7 from 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. in the Gila Room. The cost is $95.

--A class on Identifying Synthetics and Imitations with Andy Lucas, GIA product manager, Gemology Course Development. This class is scheduled for Feb. 7 from 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. in the Gila Room. Tuition is $145.
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For more information or to register for these classes, call (800) 421-7250 ext. 4001.

--The GIA Alumni Auction and Dance Party is scheduled for Feb. 6 at the Marriott University Park Hotel in Tucson. Tickets for the event, themed "Sunset in the Desert," are $50 for GIA alumni and industry association members, and $75 for others until Feb. 2. After that date, the price is $75 for everyone. To make reservations, call (760) 603-4204 or e-mail events@gia.edu.

Other GIA events and opportunities are also available at the gem fairs.

For more information, call (800) 421-8161 from 7:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. PST, Monday through Friday, or e-mail gemteam@gia.edu. From outside the United States and Canada, call (760) 603-4200.

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