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WILDACRES an inspiring mountain retreat for artisans!
Indulge your passion for minerals, gems, jewelry, and craft. Participate in entry level as well as intermediate level 2-day & 4-day classes. Enjoy programs from great Speakers-in-Residence. Form new friendships and deepen old ones. Do it all at Wildacres, a beautiful retreat … Continue reading
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Tagged artisan, beading, GLMSDC, lapidary arts, retreat, silversmithing, Wildacres
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The Art of Gemstone Carvings – Denise Nelson GG (GIA)
Denise Nelson DCGIA Chapter’s Globe Trotter and Ambassador to GIA, was insightful and informative in her sharing pictures from her visit to various Museums. Denise walked our members through a look at carvings and the many materials used from around the … Continue reading
Digital Microscope for sale
Dino-Lite AM 413ZT http://www.dino-lite.com/products_list_minute.php?product_number_abridge=AM4013MZTL It is made for viewing gems and coins. It works on any pc except Mac. Paid $450, offered for sale for $300. No stand or tray (sold separately), does have a flexible clip arm. If interested please … Continue reading
Tucson Gem Show Pearls – LoisBerger
Lois Berger GG, NAJA, DCGIA’s resident pearl expert discussed all things “Cultured Pearls”. Lois provided a brief discussion of the history of the Chinese Pearl Production industry along with numerous pearl strings of the many types of pearls being cultured … Continue reading
Majorie Merriweather Post’s Dazzling Gems
Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens – Majorie Merriweather Post’s Dazzling Gems Exhibition opens from June 7th 2014 to December 31st 2014 http://www.hillwoodmuseum.org/whats/exhibitions/cartier-marjorie-merriweather-posts-dazzling-gems Marjorie Merriweather Post commissioned some of the most exquisite jewelry of any American collector. Don’t miss this opportunity to … Continue reading
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Tagged Cartier, Hillwood, Marjorie Merriweather Post, Museum
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ASSISTANT MANAGER – FINE JEWELRY GALLERY
ASSISTANT MANAGER – FINE JEWELRY GALLERY Mia Gemma is an exquisite boutique designed for the sophisticated and discerning woman. We offer one-of-a-kind and limited edition fine jewelry that is hand crafted by up-and-coming artists from across the U.S. and Europe. … Continue reading
Part time Sales/Administrative position at estate jewelry store in downtown Washington DC
Part time Sales/Administrative position at estate jewelry store in downtown Washington DC – been in business for over 40 years. Computer, website, online sales, minor repairs and polishing experience helpful and needed. Hourly salary – commissions on sales possible. 2 … Continue reading
Tucson Gem Show – Kusam Malhotra
Kusam Malhotra Owner of K & K International in Vienna, VA. a vendor at the 2014 Tucson International Gem Show. Discussed Wholesale Natural Colored Gemstones: Alexandrite, Colored Diamonds, Aquamarine, Beryl, Red Beryl, Chrysoberyl, Kunzite, Diamond, Garnet,, Morganite, Turquoise, Zircon and … Continue reading
2013 in review
DCGIA 2013 in review: Here’s an excerpt: The concert hall at the Sydney Opera House holds 2,700 people. This blog was viewed about 12,000 times in 2013. If it were a concert at Sydney Opera House, it would take about … Continue reading
DCGIA Second Chance Social & Auction
Start off the year with a bang & a buck for the chapter, at the DCGIA Social & Auction on Sunday, January 5, 2014 at the Holiday Inn Rosslyn, 1900 Ft. Meyer Drive, Arlington, VA 22209, at the Virginia end of … Continue reading
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Tagged Auction, dcgia, gemology, gems, happy new year best wishes, social
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