Category Archives: Meeting Archives

DCGIA MENTORING PROGRAM

Posted on January 1, 2012 by dcgiaorg

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

Posted on January 1, 2012 by dcgiaorg

    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

Posted on December 17, 2011 by dcgiaorg

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

Posted on November 21, 2011 by dcgiaorg

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

Posted on October 31, 2011 by dcgiaorg

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

Posted on September 30, 2011 by dcgiaorg

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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Denise Nelson – EUROPEAN MUSEUM COLLECTIONS

Posted on August 28, 2011 by dcgiaorg

Denise Nelson was insightful and informative in her sharing pictures from her visit to many European Museums. A European Vacation, or a business trip? Since it was used  in preparation for this talk, that makes it a tax write-off in … Continue reading →

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Van Cleef & Arpels – Legendary Jeweler

Posted on July 9, 2011 by dcgiaorg

Mr. Luchsinger’s presentation provided an insightful and fascinating look at Van Cleef & Arpels. Van Cleef & Arpels (VCA) is a family love story between Alfred & Estelle. Founded in 1906 by Alfred Van Cleef and his brothers-in-law Charles and Julien … Continue reading →

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Renaissance Jewelers of Bavaria

Posted on June 18, 2011 by dcgiaorg

On the evening of June 6th, Dr. Stefanie Walker gave us a wonderful talk about the sumptuous jewels of Renaissance Bavaria. She is an accomplished woman: a certified goldsmith (she did her apprenticeship in Germany), a distinguished curator (heading a … Continue reading →

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AMERICAN HEIRESSES

Posted on May 15, 2011 by dcgiaorg

Ms. Joyce Jonas’s presentation ventured into the glitter of high society life from the late 1800s onward through the window afforded by American heiresses and their jewelry. As empires crumbled, wealthy americans were able to buy the jewels of European … Continue reading →

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