Gem-A CEO to address ICA Congress on gem ed
London--Gemmological Association of Great Britain (Gem-A) Chief Executive Officer Dr. Jack Ogden will address the 13th International Colored Gemstone Association (ICA) Congress in Panyu, China, next...
Mary L. Johnson
Mary Johnson has a doctorate in mineralogy and crystallography and is a former research and development manager at the Gemological Institute of America.
Palmieri completes acquisition of GCAL
New York--The Palmieri Group, led by well-known gemologist Don A. Palmieri, has concluded its acquisition of the Gem Certification and Assurance Lab (GCAL) and other assets from Collectors Universe...
WJA-LA names 2009-2010 co-presidents
Los Angeles--The Women's Jewelry Association Los Angeles chapter (WJA-LA) has named jewelry industry veterans Lisa Schoening and Becka Johnson Kibby as co-presidents for 2009-2010, effective...
Labs to offer myriad of events in Tucson
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,...
C.R. 'Cap' Beesley disconnects from AGL
New York--Well-known gemologist and former American Gemological Laboratories (AGL) President C.R. "Cap" Beesley is no longer affiliated with the lab, which is now under new ownership.
New gem research findings at AGA Conference
San Diego, Calif.--The Accredited Gemologists Association (AGA) Tucson Conference, to be held on Feb. 4 in Tucson, Ariz., will offer attendees groundbreaking new research on fluorescence, tanzanite,...
Zirconmania launches diamond-coated CZ
Los Angeles--Zirconmania, a Los Angeles-based company that specializes in cubic zirconia (CZ) jewelry, has launched a line of specially coated CZ, the company announced in a press release.
Hublot CEO named 'leader of the year'
Swiss watch brand Hublot has received a wealth of honors recently, including "Leader of the Year" for Chief Executive Officer Jean-Claude Biver.
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GIA names 2009 Liddicoat scholarship winners
Carlsbad, Calif.--The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) has named Katie Kruger of Clearwater, Minn., and Jeremy Small of Indianapolis, Ind., as the recipients of the 2009 Richard T. Liddicoat...
Consumer diamond-evaluation site launches
New York--XY Internet LLC, a venture of longtime industry player David Fortunoff, has announced the launch of RingTutor.com, a diamond evaluation and recommendation service designed to help consumers...
GIA launches new eLearning program
Carlsbad, Calif.--The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) is now offering a new, online multimedia format for its distance learning courses in gemology and jewelry sales.
The skinny on cat's eye, color, Paraiba tourmaline
What's the cause of the "milk-and-honey" effect in a cat's-eye? Can I describe all blue color tourmaline from Africa as "Paraiiba tourmaline?"
Lacy and Co. co-owners win 2009 Shipley Award
Las Vegas--Lacy and Co. co-owners Charles and Ellen Lacy have been chosen by the American Gem Society (AGS) as the winners of the 2009 Robert M. Shipley Award.
Maurice Lacroix USA names new managing director
Swiss luxury watch manufacturer Maurice Lacroix has named Thomas Steiner as managing director of its U.S. affiliate, effective Jan. 1.