Category Archives: Meeting Archives

A Peek Behind the Curtain: The Edward Arthur Metzger Gem Collection – Elise Skalwold

Posted on July 24, 2015 by dcgiaorg

Elise Skalwold provided an informative and passionate talk to DCGIA in A Peek Behind the Curtain: The Edward Arthur Metzger Gem Collection. The collection was donated to Cornell University in 2004. Elise presented a visual feast of rare and unusual … Continue reading →

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Wild Acres Jewelry Retreat

Posted on July 6, 2015 by dcgiaorg

These are the topics for the talks at the fall Wildacres retreat in the Blue Ridge Mountains. EFMLS (Eastern Federation of Mineralogical and Lapidary Societies) 24th through the 30th of August 2015 Speaker-in-residence: Denise Nelson, G.G. (Gemological institute of America), … Continue reading →

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Part Time DC Sales Position Available

Posted on June 26, 2015 by dcgiaorg

Part time sales/administrative position available for estate sales at family owned for 45 years jewelry store in downtown Washington DC. Computer, sales experience helpful. Hourly salary plus commission on sales possible. Send resume or call. Brian Diener, Diener Jewelers, 1133 19th St. … Continue reading →

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Helping People in Tough Economic Times – Brian Diener

Posted on June 22, 2015 by dcgiaorg

Brian Diener is a native Washingtonian, appraiser and licensed auctioneer, with more than 25 years of experience in the diamond, estate jewelry and antiques industry. Diener Jewelers, is located at 1133 19th St NW. Washington, DC 20036. A 45 year … Continue reading →

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Treasures from the Deep – Mel King

Posted on May 21, 2015 by dcgiaorg

Mel King (President of Big Blue Wreck Salvage) discussed Treasures from the Deep, the exciting discovery of Spanish gold doubloons on the 1715 Fleet Shipwreck site during Summer 2013, as well as future plans for the site. Sharing historical shipwreck … Continue reading →

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ESTATE EXOTICS – Gems of the People: COLLECTIBLE BEADS – Sindi Schloss

Posted on April 28, 2015 by dcgiaorg

Sindi provided the chapter members with a NEW appreciation for beads! Who knew beads had such a storied history and value! Sindi’s discussion went a long way in helping smooth over the “disconnect” between the fine jewelry enthusiasts and beading … Continue reading →

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Tucson Wholesale Pearl Report – Lois Berger

Posted on March 28, 2015 by dcgiaorg

Lois Berger GG, NAJA, DCGIA’s resident pearl expert discussed “Cultured Pearls”. Lois provided a brief discussion of the history of the Chinese Pearl Production industry along with a number of types of pearls being cultured by the Chinese as well … Continue reading →

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Needful Things Silent On-Line Auction

Posted on March 3, 2015 by dcgiaorg

DCGIA Invites You to Our Needful Things Silent On-Line Auction at:  http://www.dcgia-auctions.com/   To help support our club’s activities, we are Auctioning off the remaining items from the 2014 Live Auction & Party. The silent auction supports our club, and is … Continue reading →

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DCGIA ANNUAL TUCSON REPORT – Kusam Malhotra

Posted on February 27, 2015 by dcgiaorg

Kusam Malhotra Owner of K & K International in Vienna, VA. was a vendor at the 2015 AGTA GemFair™ Tucson, Booth #1100. K&K International has been a premier source of rare colored gemstones, fine diamonds and custom-designed jewelry for over 30 … Continue reading →

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Jewelry Speaks – Dr. Brenda Forman PhD

Posted on January 24, 2015 by dcgiaorg

Brenda Forman enlightened the DCGIA Chapter on January 14th, with the history of Jewelry through the ages. Jewelry speaks loud and clear about the wearer. In every tomb you find 3 things: Bones, Weapons, and Jewelry. Life, death and beauty From the dawn … Continue reading →

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