Category Archives: Meeting Archives

Oregon Sunstone – The True Copper Bearing Sunstone – Don Buford and Terry Clark

Posted on November 22, 2014 by dcgiaorg

Don Buford and Terry Clark shared the history of the Dust Devil Mining Company and Oregon Sunstone with members. They were accompanied by their wives Patsy Buford and Jude Clark, and a surprise guest Nirinjan Khalsa a Beverly Hills Designer, Artist … Continue reading →

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Plate Tectonic Gemstones: Jadeite, Ruby, and Diamond – Robert Stern

Posted on October 30, 2014 by dcgiaorg

Professor Robert Stern provided the chapter members with a a very informative discussion of how gemstones form in a variety of geologic settings. Plate Tectonic Gemstones – Geology 2013 Almost all gems of mineral origin form in the Earth’s crust, with … Continue reading →

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Maya Jade-The revival of a gem revered by royalty! – Helen Serras-Herman

Posted on September 30, 2014 by dcgiaorg

We were all inspired by Maya Jade-The revival of a gem revered by royalty! Helen told the story of the Olmec, Maya, and Aztec civilizations, as she covered her recent trips to Mexico and Guatemala, where she visited archaeological sites, … Continue reading →

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Two Different Views – Elyse Zorn Karlin and Gail Brett Levine

Posted on September 12, 2014 by dcgiaorg

Elyse Zorn Karlin and Gail Brett Levine enthralled members with their “Two different views…what we have learned in 80+ years of studying jewelry.” Covering the alphabet from A to Z the two provided a jewelry historian’s and appraiser’s thoughts on what … Continue reading →

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Archaeogemmology – Dr. Çigdem Lüle

Posted on July 29, 2014 by dcgiaorg

Çigdem Lüle, PhD, FGA., GG (GIA) is a Turkish born research gemologist and mineralogist. Çigdem works at Gemworld International in Chicago (Email: clule@gemguide.com) and spent the weekend providing training for ASA at Martin Fuller’s office. Çigdem graciously accepted our request … Continue reading →

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Montgomery County Gold Mine History – Walter A. Goetz

Posted on June 21, 2014 by dcgiaorg

Walter A. Goetz a leading authority on gold mining in Maryland, enthralled the DCGIA Chapter membership with his extensive research, and personal adventures locating and verifying the “on site” remains of the gold mines once actively worked in our area. Walter … Continue reading →

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17th Century Diamonds & Pearls – Dr. Brenda Foreman

Posted on May 29, 2014 by dcgiaorg

Brenda Forman enlightened the DCGIA Chapter with the history of Diamonds & Pearls in the 17th Century. The 16th century was the time for goldsmiths, where ornate gold work was more important than gemstones. Diamonds were used in a table cut … Continue reading →

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The Art of Gemstone Carvings – Denise Nelson GG (GIA)

Posted on April 30, 2014 by dcgiaorg

Denise Nelson DCGIA Chapter’s Globe Trotter and Ambassador to GIA, was insightful and informative in her sharing pictures from her visit to various Museums. Denise walked our members through a look at carvings and the many materials used from around the … Continue reading →

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Tucson Gem Show Pearls – LoisBerger

Posted on April 6, 2014 by dcgiaorg

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

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Tucson Gem Show – Kusam Malhotra

Posted on February 26, 2014 by dcgiaorg

Kusam Malhotra Owner of K & K International in Vienna, VA. a vendor at the 2014 Tucson International Gem Show. Discussed Wholesale Natural Colored Gemstones: Alexandrite, Colored Diamonds, Aquamarine, Beryl, Red Beryl, Chrysoberyl, Kunzite, Diamond, Garnet,, Morganite, Turquoise, Zircon and … Continue reading →

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