Category Archives: Meeting Archives

Name that Material – Bobby Mann

Posted on September 30, 2012 by dcgiaorg

William R. Mann “Bobby”, is a Graduate Gemologist, GG (GIA) (1982) and a Professional Gemologist, PG (Columbia School of Gemology (1983). A collector of unusual Ivories, Bobby provided a fun-filled evening with 150 Mystery materials used in jewelry making. The … Continue reading →

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The Jewels of Art Deco – Dr. Brenda Forman

Posted on August 25, 2012 by dcgiaorg

Art Deco – In love with Speed, Machines, Modernity, and Color! Dr. Brenda Forman jewelry historian and Art Deco provocateur shared with us the sleek, sexy, highly stylized and modern jewelry movement known as “Art Deco”. Like a phoenix emerging … Continue reading →

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Gemstones of Peru

Posted on July 30, 2012 by dcgiaorg

On July 26 it was the pleasure of the DCGIA Chapter to have Lee Horowitz, M. Ed, CAGS, Gemologist of Peru Blue Opal Ltd. share his vast experience along with a mountain of both rough, cut stone and silver jewelry with us. … Continue reading →

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Gary L. Smith – Precious Metals 101

Posted on June 30, 2012 by dcgiaorg

It was an informative and interesting presentation from Gary Smith, who provided the chapter with in-depth information and personal stories of his work as a Forensic Gemologist and dealings with the Pennsylvania department of weights and measures.  PA Gem Lab … Continue reading →

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The Perception of Value – Edward Lewand

Posted on May 31, 2012 by dcgiaorg

On Wednesday, May 23, 2012 chapter members had the pleasure of hearing Edward A. Lewand, GG, ASA, AAA, discuss the value of things? Is it that value because someone tells us it is? What goes into a fine piece of jewelry … Continue reading →

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Yvonne J. Markowitz – George Frederick Kunz

Posted on April 20, 2012 by dcgiaorg

It was a pleasure having Yvonne J. Markowitz provide the chapter with in-depth information on the relationship between George Frederick Kunz and Tiffany as well as his other accomplishments. Yvonne is the Rita J. & Susan B. Kaplan Curator of … Continue reading →

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Alicia Oltuski – Precious Objects

Posted on March 25, 2012 by dcgiaorg

Alicia Oltuski’s presentation was entertaining and illuminating, it offered an insider’s look at the history, business, and society behind the world’s most coveted natural  resource, providing an unforgettable introduction to the New York Diamond District. From New York and the international diamond … Continue reading →

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Tucson Panel Report – Friends of DDI

Posted on February 29, 2012 by dcgiaorg

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

Posted on February 28, 2012 by dcgiaorg

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

Posted on January 25, 2012 by dcgiaorg

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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