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AFGHANISTAN GEMSTONE INDUSTRY –

THE CALM BEFORE THE STORM – By Gary Bowersox Gary Bowersox shared his 50 years of gem-related exploration activities in Afghanistan with DCGIA members. Visiting emerald, ruby, aquamarine, kunzite, morganite, tourmaline, lapis and other gemstone mines throughout Afghanistan. Throughout history, … Continue reading

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“The Science and the Art of Gem Cutting” by John Dyer

John Dyer (Self Proclaimed Gem Nerd) shared his passion, his award winning designs and gemstones. How much is science and how much is creativity? From custom cut classic shapes with exceptional brilliance with flat faceting, to concave faceted and avant-garde … Continue reading

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“French Courtesans and Their Jewelry” by Elyse Zorn Karlin

Famous French courtesans and their jewels. Continue reading

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2015 DCGIA Honor Roll of Donors

Thanks for making it happen! It was a great DCGIA auction, which raised $6,254 for chapter activities, a second chance on-line auction will be coming soon! Special Thanks to everyone who helped before, at and after the auction. Thanks to all … Continue reading

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Tucson Wholesale Pearl Report – Lois Berger

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

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 Holiday Party & Auction.

Happy Holidays! 30th DCGIA – Come celebrate our 30th Anniversary at the  DCGIA Holiday Party & Auction. To Register & for Menu Selection – Holiday Party – This year we will celebrate at Marriott Fairview Park, 3111 Fairview Park Drive, Falls Church, … Continue reading

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2013 in review

DCGIA 2013 in review: Here’s an excerpt: The concert hall at the Sydney Opera House holds 2,700 people. This blog was viewed about 12,000 times in 2013. If it were a concert at Sydney Opera House, it would take about … Continue reading

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DCGIA Second Chance Social & Auction

Start off the year with a bang & a buck for the chapter, at the DCGIA Social & Auction on Sunday, January 5, 2014 at the Holiday Inn Rosslyn, 1900 Ft. Meyer Drive, Arlington, VA 22209, at the Virginia end of … Continue reading

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DCGIA Chapter 2013 Holiday Auction

Here is the DCGIA Chapter 2013 Holiday Auction & Party Honor Roll of Donors and some of the Pictures taken during the event. Thanks go out to you all for making the night memorable. 2013 Honor Roll of Donors! Achikian … Continue reading

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