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The Holiday Dinner & Auction was once again a great success! Thanks go out to everyone that worked so hard, before, during and after, to put this annual event together. Thanks also go out to everyone who came and shared … Continue reading →

Maggie Campbell Pendersen was insightful and informative in her discussion November 18th on Amber. Amber is fossilized tree resin (not sap), which has been appreciated for its color and natural organic beauty since Neolithic times. Amber is used as an … Continue reading →

Brenda Forman’s presentation on Tuesday, October 12th, entitled “The 18 Century: Elegance & Delicacy, Slanders & Heists,” explored both the aesthetics and the scandals of the period, through the mirror of jewelry. The era produced both masterpieces of elegant design … Continue reading →

The DCGIA gathered in the Georgetown Room on Thursday, September 23, 2010 to share memories of trips to several Arizona mines as some members had joined the presenter, Helen Serras-Herman and her husband, Andy on some of the visits. The … Continue reading →

Ms. Singer’s presentation explored the role of the female in the jewelry industry. An intriguing dichotomy exists in that although women typically function as the ultimate consumers of jewelry products, most jewelry designers are, and historically have been, men. Nonetheless, the … Continue reading →

Ms. Jane Tukarski’s presentation covered the unique maritime folk art of scrimshaw, the traditional seaman’s craft of engraving designs onto whale bones, teeth, and ivory. Her work has won multiple awards, has been featured in scrimshaw publications, and is contained … Continue reading →

On July 7, 2010 the DCGIA Alumni Association was treated to Gary Roskin’s recounting of “an Evening with the Blues,” his experience with the world’s two, largest and most important deep blue diamonds, the 31.06 carat Wittelsbach-Graff, and the 45.02 … Continue reading →

Mr. Gary A. Roskin, a gemologist, author, journalist, and educator, is a recognized authority on the art and science of diamond  grading. Gary provides a wealth of knowledge as the creator and producer of the gemological information website http://www.roskingemnews.com and … Continue reading →

On June 7, 2010, the DC Chapter of the GIA Alumni Association had the opportunity to hear from Mr. Richard Wise. Gemologist and historian Richard W. Wise discussed his theories of when and where Tavernier acquired the Blue Diamond and … Continue reading →

On May 19, 2010, the DC Chapter of the GIA Alumni Association had the opportunity to hear from Ms. Suzanna Stull, Director of International Sales for ImaGem Inc., in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.  Ms. Stull’s presentation was entitled “The Future is Here: … Continue reading →