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DCGIA Chapter 2013 Holiday Auction
Here is the DCGIA Chapter 2013 Holiday Auction & Party Honor Roll of Donors and some of the Pictures taken during the event. Thanks go out to you all for making the night memorable. 2013 Honor Roll of Donors! Achikian … Continue reading
National Gem Collection – Some Old & Some New – Jeffrey Post
Dr. Jeffrey Post, curator of the Smithsonian’s National Gem Collection provided an insightful presentation of old and new acquisitions to the collection. The gems and minerals galleries of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History are among the most visited … Continue reading
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Tagged diamonds, Gem and jewelry, Gem Collection, gemology, gems, Hope Diamond, Jeffrey Post, Smithsonian
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GEM Instruments/Equipment for Sale
Hi, I am a retired (recently) GG living in the Charleston, SC area. I have a collection of GIA GEM Instruments Equipment that I am wanting to sell (see attached list). Gemological Instrument List It is all in in very good condition. … Continue reading
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Diamonds & Color: Everything You Ever wanted to know! – Richard Drucker
Richard Drucker, publisher of The Guide, joined a full house of DCGIA members for an entertaining and visually rich presentation on September 24th. Richard addressed a myriad of topics that ranged from current economic trends to fancy colored diamonds, treatments … Continue reading
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Tagged diamonds, Fancy colored diamonds, Gem Guide, Richard Drucker
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Gems & Jewelry their Hidden Meaning – Denise Nelson
On Wednesday August 21, 2013, Denise Nelson was insightful and informative in her sharing a topic close to her heart. She loves museums and never travels without visiting the local museums. The curiosity of man can easily be filled in … Continue reading
New Directions – Michael Dyber
DCGIA had the pleasure of hearing from Gem Designer Michael Dyber in July. Michael’s work is known for it’s innovative style, and mastery of optical illusion. Each of his gems, are faceted and carved by hand. Michael shared his work and … Continue reading
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Tagged Cutting Edge Award, Luminaires, Michael Dyber, Optic Dish, Photon Facet
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Fabergé – Brenda Forman
Brenda Forman enlightened the DCGIA Chapter with the history of Fabergé from the period of 1890 to 1918. The story of Fabergé was linked to the lives, loves and tragedy of the last Romanov Tsar Nicholas II and his Empress Alexandra, and to … Continue reading
Jade – The Good, the Bad & The Ugly – Don Kay
The DC GIA Chapter spent an enticing evening with Mr. Don Kay, who gave us insights on appraising Jadeite Jade. Mr. Kay let us know that quality jadeite comes from numerous locations around the world. Burma having the finest jadeite, … Continue reading
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Gem Identification Workshop
The first hands-on workshop was held to show how to use the various pieces of equipment used to Identify Gemstones. Just a quick THANK YOU to both the GGs & Students for supporting the chapter and our education efforts. We … Continue reading
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