Category Archives: Meeting Archives

“Gemstones of the World” Photographer and former senior writer and Director of Photography of Professional Jewelers Magazine. Current Manager of Photography and Visual Communications, GIA Library and Information Center was the speaker on July 23rd 2007. Well traveled Robert Weldon … Continue reading →

Denise Nelson of Inner Circle gave us a virtual tour of some of the mining areas of Minas Gerais, Brazil during our June 21st meeting. She began visiting the mines four years ago and has become an engaging speaker on … Continue reading →

May 15th was a magical evening with Dr. Richard Kurin, Director of the Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage, part of the Smithsonian Museum complex. Dr. Kurin recently authored: Hope Diamond: The Legendary History of a Cursed Gem. With 13 … Continue reading →

Richard Hughes told us that gemology equals knowledge of gems, and knowledge of gems includes travel to the source. He started traveling to the source at age 18 when he first went to Nepal, and he has been traveling ever … Continue reading →

The DC Chapter of GIA Alumni Association was treated to a look back in history as Brenda Forman, PhD presented the evolution of Art Deco as a style as well as a detailed account of the House of Cartier. The … Continue reading →

Brenda Forman spoke about the 20th century Art Deco movement, and Cartier. World War I fostered an explosion of new materials and new ways of using them. Art Deco was sleek, colorful, sexy, and stylized in a society that was … Continue reading →

Again, as in the past, the GIA Alumni Association Washington chapter drew a large turnout for the annual Tucson pilgrimage discussion. The speakers were great and very knowledgeable. The evening opened with some chapter business which included the current transition … Continue reading →

On January 10, 2007 we were treated to a rare opportunity to hear from one of the industry’s leading authorities. Bill Boyajian spoke insightfully about very current and important issues including the shifting balance of power in the industry, the … Continue reading →

Writeup in rhyme by Denise Nelson T�was the night three weeks before Christmas and all through the house GIA Alumni�s were gathered around eating and drinking and having some fun missing only the summer and sun. The room all glitter … Continue reading →

At the November meeting of the DCGIA, Michael Dyber, gave a fascinating presentation of his craft that completely mesmerized the audience, capturing their attention for the entire evening. As the owner of Michael Dyber Infinite Design, Dyber specializes in handmade … Continue reading →