Category Archives: Meeting Archives

The April 7, 2008 chapter meeting, brought an informative lecture with PowerPoint show about the little-known gem nephrite jade. A local expert named Eric Hoffman, who has been studying, buying, selling and writing about nephrite for over 35 years, gave … Continue reading →

“Diamond Treatments and Synthetics; Current Hot Issues in Colored Stones” This month’s DC GIA meeting featured Matthew Hall, Manager of Identification Services in GIA’s New York laboratory, and Donna Beaton, supervisor of Colored Stone Services at GIA New York. This … Continue reading →

This year’s Tucson Panel was chaired by Kusam Malhotra. Martin Fuller, Courtland Lee and Lois Berger participated, and Lisa Carp displayed a tantalizing assortment of her beautiful bead finds from Tucson. Some of the items shared by Courtland Lee and … Continue reading →

GEMSTONE TREATMENTS GONE WILD Scratching the Surface of Gemstone Coatings . . . And Other Timely Insights Ms. Antoinette Matlins is an internationally respected gem and jewelry expert and well-known author and lecturer. Often seen on CNN, ABC, NBC, and … 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 →

Elyse Zorn Karlin, a noted author and jewelry historian treated us to a trip back in time when gods and goddesses had free reign in the world’s psyche. She spoke about Medusa and how this tragic yet beautiful creature has … Continue reading →

Gary Smith is a forensic gemologist whose business is in Montoursville, PA, a little town in central Pennsylvania and a repeat speaker for the DC GIA Alumni Association. Gary’s store, Smith’s Jewelers is has one of the few accredited laboratories … Continue reading →

Dr. Alan Hodgkinson, a world-renowned gemologist, lecturer and author regaled us with a series of slides and techniques that he has developed of the years. Dr. Hodgkinson began by reminding us that without impurities in stones, there would be no … Continue reading →

On September 16 and 17, 2007, members of the DC GIA Alumni Association had the opportunity and privilege to attend two workshops presented by Mr. Alan Hodgkinson of Scotland, a renowned gemologist, author, and instructor. Each day comprised a morning … Continue reading →

On August 14, 2007 we were treated to GIA President Donna Baker. Donna is the fifth president in GIA’s 75-year history and the first woman to hold this prestigious position. She was recruited first as an in-house lawyer and holds … Continue reading →