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World Diamond Council Seeking Part-Time Administrative Assistant

Administrative and Kimberley Process Support Specialist 2 Days a week, must be flexible. Experience in Microsoft Excel and Word required.  Work from home! Contact Patricia Syvrud, WDC Executive Director for detailed job description and salary: Patricia.Syvrud@WorldDiamondCouncil.org

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Part/Full time Sales/Administrative position at estate jewelry store in downtown Washington DC

Computer, website, online sales, and polishing experience helpful and needed. Sales/computer experience helpful. Salary negotiable. 2 blocks from Farragut North red line metro. Contact Brian Diener Diener Jewelers 1133 19th St NW Washington DC 20036 202-872-1710 http://www.dienerjewelers.com Email: brian@dienerjewelers.com

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Gem Gossip: Endless talk of all things Sparkly – Danielle Miele

A wonderful and informative talk! Continue reading

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“Sharing the Rough” – Orin Mazzoni

DCGIA was overjoyed to have Orin Mazzoni for an informative 2-night event as a joint effort with AGS, the Maryland National Capital Guild. If you have ever wondered how a piece of rough is found, mined, cut, polished, then transformed … Continue reading

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Tucson Report – Kusam Malhotra

Kusam owner of K & K International in Vienna, VA. was a vendor at the 2016 AGTA GemFair™ Tucson. K&K International has been a premier source of rare colored gemstones, fine diamonds and custom-designed jewelry for over 30 years. Whether … Continue reading

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“Gold of the Ancient Americas” by Julie Lauffenburger

 Julie Lauffenburger, object conservator and technical researcher at the Walters Art Museum, shared her passion for conservation and curating duties for the Gold in the Ancient Americas exhibition. Julie provided an insightful presentation of centuries-old artifacts including pendants, beaded necklaces, … Continue reading

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American Antique Arts Association

DCGIA Member Jeff Allinson will speak at the McLEAN AAAA.                     McLean Community Center, Room C, 1234 Ingleside Ave., McLean, VA, 10:00 a.m. President Kirsten Kenney, 703-734-0298. Jan. 20 – JEWELS AND GEMSTONES: Jeff … Continue reading

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2015 DCGIA Honor Roll of Donors

Thanks for making it happen! It was a great DCGIA auction, which raised $6,254 for chapter activities, a second chance on-line auction will be coming soon! Special Thanks to everyone who helped before, at and after the auction. Thanks to all … Continue reading

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Pimped Out Pocket Watches by Gary Lester

Gary Lester, GG (GIA), CSM (NAJA), President – Eastern Gemological Laboratories, Inc. provided the DCGIA members with an informative presentation of Pocket Watch history, evaluation and value. “The more I learn, the more I learn how little I know” – … Continue reading

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DCGIA 2015 Holiday Party & AUCTION

Happy Holidays! Thank you for your continued membership with the GIA Alumni Association of Washington DC. Sunday – December 6, 2015 – “DCGIA Holiday Party & Auction” Fairview Park Marriott 3111 Fairview Park Drive Falls Church, VA 22042 EVENT OPENS AT … Continue reading

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