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On Tuesday June 9th, 2009, we were treated to a Power Point Presentation “The Four C’s of Connoisseurship In Colored Stones” by Mr. Richard Wise a Graduate Gemologist (GIA) and President of R.W. Wise, Goldsmiths Inc., in Lenox, Massachusetts. Mr. … Continue reading →

DCGIA was privileged to hear a power point presentation by Helen Serras-Herman about her evolutionary journey as an artist. Part one consisted of family background and influence. Born to Greek parents in New York City, they moved back to Athens … Continue reading →

In April, Abbey Kent Flythe shared her extensive knowledge and enthusiasm about turquoise and Indian Jewelry. She grew up in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, and has been an enthusiast since age 7 when she saw her first piece of turquoise jewelry. Later, … Continue reading →

Ms. Diana Singer stimulated the DCGIA chapter on Tuesday evening, March 10, 2009, with her presentation “What Makes ‘Good’ Good?”-posing and answering the question what makes excellent jewelry. For Ms. Singer, the question revolves about how an experienced jeweler knows … Continue reading →

Each year a considerable number of the world’s biggest and best gem and mineral dealers converge on Tucson, Arizona, for what has become one of the largest gem events anywhere. As Tucson developed into a “must-view” event, the Chapter realized … Continue reading →

On January 22, 2009, founder and president of Gemworld International, Richard Drucker treated us to some insider information by on how The GemGuide staff prepares for and reports on pricing. The GemGuide is a pricing grid for diamonds and the … Continue reading →

The Holiday Dinner & Auction was once again a great success! Thanks go 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 the … Continue reading →

The DC GIA Chapter spent an enticing evening in November with Mr. Don Kay, who gave us insights on appraising Jadeite Jade. Mr. Kay let us know that most of the quality jadeite comes from Burma, though some comes from … Continue reading →

Tuesday October 7th, Jim Walker entertained an enthusiastic group of DC GIA members with tales of his adventures in East Africa. He also fascinated us with information on tsavorite and tanzanite from his mining operation with Campbell Bridges as well … Continue reading →

On September 23, 2008 we were treated to Gail Brett Levine, gemologist, author and president of the National Association of Jewelry Appraisers. Gail’s topic for the evening was older diamonds and how to value them. She emphasized that these stones … Continue reading →