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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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Beware of Scams!
DCGIA meetings are open to the public and someones presence does not mean the individual is a GG or member of the chapter. DCGIA is dismayed to hear about an issue in which a Paraiba Tourmaline was purchased last … Continue reading
Ms. Gail Brett Levine, GG – Appraisals..The Right Way
Gail provided an insightful discussion exploring the issues surrounding: The way appraisals used to be The way appraisals developed Appraising according to Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) and Where appraising is going Still doing one page appraisals? Still … Continue reading
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Tagged appraisal, Auction, full disclosure, Gem and jewelry, Market, NAJA, Resource
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Rubies Untreated and Treated – Christopher Smith
Chris Smith, President of the American Gem Laboratory in New York spoke to the DCGIA Chapter about all things ruby from natural through the various types of treatments. It was a guided, historical tour complete with excellent photos to support … Continue reading
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