Category Archives: Meeting Archives

Anyone who wants to know anything about laboratory-grown diamonds needs to meet Dusan Simic. His precise presentation was very informative and his 20+ years of experience in the jewelry and gem trade was obvious and impressive. He is an internationally … Continue reading →

Rui Galopim de Carvalho’s elegant presentation was dazzling and mesmerizing. The photos of exquisite pieces of jewelry captured the audience and the imagination of designers and gem-lovers alike. Rui has his FGA and DGA and is the founder of the … Continue reading →

On Wednesday, September 23, Mr. Patrick B. Stout presented to the chapter the AGS Cut Grade System with its supporting technology. Mr. Stout is a recognized authority on diamond grading and related professional education of those in the jewelry trade. … Continue reading →

On Thursday, August 6, 2009, Ms. Renée Newman reported on changes in the ruby, sapphire, and emerald trade since first publication of her buying guide in 1991. Her lecture, was well-illustrated with pictures from her extensive collection, detailed new sources … Continue reading →

On July 6, 2009, the DC Chapter of the GIA Alumni Association was privileged to hear from Dr. Lore Kiefert, Director of the AGTA Gemological Testing Center. Her presentation, entitled “New and Old Gemstone Sources – New and Renewed Finds”, … Continue reading →

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 →