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Sight ID without a Lab at Your Fingertips Presented by Stacey J. Trolly
On Thursday May 16th, DCGIA members had the pleasure of sharing the evening with Stacey. Stacy discussed ways to recognize common gemstone treatments to both natural and synthetic gemstones. This information is helpful when you are in a bind and … Continue reading
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Tagged full disclosure, gemstoneidentification, jewelry, Ruby
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In Memory of Lois Berger, GIA GG
Lois Berger was always ready to share her knowledge of pearl industry news, and her love of pearls to DCGIA Members or anyone else who asked. She was an annual speaker for the DCGIA Tucson Panel, sharing the latest types … Continue reading
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Jewelry Design – The Pleasure and Pitfalls by Mary Ehlers
Mary Ehlers gave DCGIA members a wonderful talk on her designs and client interactions over her storied career. She works with individual clients (by appointment) who are interested in having a custom design created for them, or with clients who … Continue reading
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How to Spot A Georgian Fake by Nicholle Mogavero
Nicholle Mogavero defined for the DCGIA members “What Georgian Jewelry Is and What It Is Not.” Continue reading
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Tagged Collector, Georgian Jewelry, jewelry, Jewelry Nerd, Mourning Jewelry, Victorian Jewelry
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21st Century Jade – Renee Newman
Renee Newman shared her expertise with the DCGIA members, providing a comprehensive guide to jade. What it is, why it’s prized, and how it’s tested and valued. Ancient cultures prized nephrite jade for being stronger than other stones. Making it ideal … Continue reading
In Memory of David Brackna
DCGIA is saddened by the news of David Brackna’s passing. We gratefully remember his talk before our members in 2010 on Bringing Colored Gemstones to life! Mr Brackna was a winner of numerous AGTA Spectrum Awards and we considered him a … Continue reading
Sell More Jewelry and get more of the best type of clients – Phillip Bosen
Phillip Bosen shared the inside secrets on what jewelry clients really want with the DCGIA members. The key is in changing what you are doing if it is no longer working. Don’t be afraid to reinvent your business! How … Continue reading
2018 Tucson Gem Show Update
Kusam Malhotra shared what she saw in Tucson, the current wholesale gemstone prices from those dealers willing to divulge their prices, what was new, mineral specimens and an array of fine gemstone during her show and tell presentation. The mineral show … Continue reading
Carl Fabergé – Jeweler and Businessman
Dr. Wilfried Zeisler, Chief Curator Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens presented the history of the House of Fabergé under Carl Fabergé. Carl Fabergé’s jewelry workshop made Fifty (50) Imperial Easter Eggs for the Russian Imperial family, from 1885 to 1916. Each taking a … Continue reading
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2017 DCGIA Honor Roll of Donors
On behalf of the GIA Alumni & Associates of Washington, D.C. (DCGIA), I would like to thank you all for your generous support and donation(s) to our annual Holiday Auction and Dinner. Continue reading
