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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
From Collector to Commercial – Presented by Dr. Joel E. Arem
Dr. Joel Arem took the DCGIA members on a journey to the “future of the gem industry” in the global marketplace. EVERY gem was once a “collector” stone because only royalty could own them, and a ‘mass market’ did not exist for centuries. … Continue reading
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Tagged Collector, gem, gemology, gems, Gemstones, Joel Arem
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The Smithsonian Gems – Presented by Dr. Jeffrey E. Post
Dr. Jeffrey E. Post, provided a lively discussion on the The National Gem Collection. The history, benefactors, gems and jewelry were all fully described in the presentation as well as in the book: “The National Gem Collection” by Smithsonian Institution and … Continue reading
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Tagged Hope Diamond, Jeffrey Post, National Gem Collection, Smithsonian
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GIA Updates
On Sept. 19, 2017, Kate Donovan, GIA Global Alumni Relations Manager, provided an update on GIA global initiatives, education, laboratory offerings, research, resources and instruments. Kate reviewed GIA’s current alumni benefits and the many programs available to support our efforts. GIA … Continue reading
The Latest on Synthetic Diamonds | Dr. James Shigley | GIA at JCK
DCGIA thanks GIA for sharing these very informative videos! Video #1 – Dr. Smith shares what he has learned from exceptional diamonds, such as the Cullinan and Koh-I-Noor, that formed beneath the surface of the Earth. Smith, the researcher who … Continue reading
