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Tucson Panel Report – Friends of DDI

Patricia Syvrud founder and president of Joia Consulting, LLC, was also in Tucson heading up program development for the Friends of The Diamond Development Initiative (DDI). She provided the chapter members with an introduction to Artisanal Mining and Friends of DDI. … Continue reading

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Tucson Panel Report

Since the Tucson Gem show is a “must-view” event, DCGIA devotes each February meeting to a “Tucson Report” where Chapter members who attended could exhibit items they purchased for “show and tell” and discuss prices, new trends, and impressions with … Continue reading

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In Memory of John Stephen Weschler, SR.

John Stephen Weschler, SR. of Weschler’s Auctioneers and Appraisers, died On Sunday, December 11, 2011. Beloved husband of Jill Weschler; father of Johnny, Jr., Tiffany, and Jennie Weschler. Also survived by his siblings, Janet, Billy, Jimmy, Lisa, and Joey.

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Beyond Newark: Jewelry That Inspired America’s Manufacturers – Ulysses Grant Dietz

Mr. Ulysses Grant Dietz is a specialist in American material culture and decorative arts, covering the 1600s through the present. Mr. Dietz does not let an object’s superficial qualities obscure its significance. Jewelry for instance is most important for its art form … Continue reading

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DCGIA MENTORING PROGRAM

Mission: The Program is designed to help current and recent graduates of GIA strengthen and refine the vital and highly specialized skills they need to succeed in the gem & jewelry industry. DCGIA Mentoring Program Outline Every DCGIA Mentee is … Continue reading

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2011 in review

    HAPPY NEW YEAR Best Wishes for a Happy and Prosperous 2012! Thanks to all of you that helped make the 2011 Holiday Party & Auction successful. This allows us to keep the meeting fees low again for 2012. … Continue reading

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DCGIA Chapter 2011 Holiday Auction and Party

Here is the DCGIA Chapter 2011 Holiday Auction & Party Honor Roll and some of the Pictures taken during the event. 2011 Honor Roll of Donors Bob Davis (RIP) Bruce Gaber Andy & Helen Serras-Herman L. Courtland Lee Laura McCloud … Continue reading

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Ms. Gail Brett Levine, GG – Appraisals..The Right Way

Gail provided an insightful discussion exploring the issues surrounding: The way appraisals used to be The way appraisals developed Appraising according to Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) and Where appraising is going Still doing one page appraisals? Still … Continue reading

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Rubies Untreated and Treated – Christopher Smith

Chris Smith, President of the American Gem Laboratory in New York spoke to the DCGIA Chapter about all things ruby from natural through the various types of treatments. It was a guided, historical tour complete with excellent photos to support … Continue reading

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Ms. Helen Serras-Herman – THE PALA TOURMALINE MINES

Helen published an article about the 2011 GIA Symposium in the Rock & Gem Magazine,  which is featured in the September issue. Additionally, she has an article about the Pala Tourmaline Mines due out, in an upcoming Rock & Gem … Continue reading

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