Colored Stones

Save E-mail Print Most Popular RSS Reprints

Gem classification, origin topics at AGA conference

December 01, 2006

Similar Stories | Topics

San Diego, Calif.— The Accredited Gemologists Association (AGA) will host a conference in Tucson on Jan. 31 to discuss such topics as synthetic-diamond nomenclature and gemstone classification and origin.

Shane McClure and Christopher Smith, chief researchers for the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), will present their new research findings on determination of country of gem origin based on a classification system that may be used on future gemstone-identification reports. Richard Drucker and Stuart Robertson of the GemGuide will then show how country of origin affects gem prices.

Panel discussions on synthetic diamonds, diamond nomenclature and HTHP diamonds will be presented by Jim Shigley of the GIA, Thom Chatham of Chatham Created Gems, S. Clark McEwen of Gemesis Corp., Donna Beaton of EGL and Russ Meyer of Sundance Diamond. Panel discussions on appraisals, investment fraud and other timely issues will be presented by Cecilia Gardner of the Jewelers Vigilance Committee, jewelry expert Antoinette L. Matlins, Richard Drucker of GemGuide, David Bidwell of EGL and appraiser Kirk Root.

The conference will conclude with dinner, dancing and an awards ceremony where this year's winner of the Anthony Bonanno Excellence in Gemology award will be announced.

The conference will be held at the Marriott University Park in Tucson from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information or to register, visit Accreditedgemologists.org or call G-Force Services at (619) 501-5444 for a registration form.
Save E-mail Print Most Popular RSS Reprints
Post a Comment
* Required field
* Author:
* Comment:
 

More Colored Stones

Richard Hughes
Ruby, sapphire expert Hughes wins Bonanno award

Richard W. Hughes, known for his adventure-laden travelogues, his writings on undisclosed gemstone treatments and as the author of Ruby and Sapphire, has won the 2010 Antonio C. Bonanno Award For Excellence in Gemology, the Accredited Gemologists Association has announced. Read More

'Vivid Pink' up for sale at Christie's
Price is right for pearls this holiday
More Colored Stones

More Like This

Gem Jam raises thousands for JFC
February 25, 2009 | National Jeweler Network
Catalog in Motion show set for Tucson
January 28, 2009 | National Jeweler Network
Jewelers Gordon, Manning, Klecka ready to jam
January 16, 2009 | National Jeweler Network
Jewelers, are you ready to jam?
December 15, 2008 | National Jeweler Network
Gemologists face growing array of treatments
February 07, 2008 | National Jeweler Network
TOPICS
Earth Science | Science and Technology | Sciences

Design Portfolio

advertisement

Video

Small multi video player located on right rail of NJN site

advertisement

Sponsored by:

Retailer Toolbar

America's Best Jewelers
Join the ONLY Social Network for Jewelry Retailers. Get access to expert content, peer best practices, and more.
Start networking today.
Newsletters
Newsletters
Topic-specific newsletters that deliver the latest news on jewelry, diamonds, wholesale operations and high-volume buying directly to your in-box.
Reader Connect
ReaderConnect
Supplier information presented with every article, bringing you related, actionable content on every topic.
Jewelry Yellow Pages
Yellow Pages
A comprehensive listing of associations, organizations, suppliers and services for the jewelry industry.
Classifieds
Classifieds
A comprehensive listing of job postings, product offerings and other materials for sale for the jewelry industry.
NJN Customer Connect
CustomerConnect
The most sophisticated suite of marketing services available for jewelry retailers, from Internet tools to data marketing.

advertisement