Tag Archives: Gemstones

2017 DCGIA Honor Roll of Donors

Posted on December 6, 2017 by dcgiaorg

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 →

Posted in Meeting Archives | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

From Collector to Commercial – Presented by Dr. Joel E. Arem

Posted on November 25, 2017 by dcgiaorg

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 →

Posted in Meeting Archives | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

The Art of Gem Cutting by Thomas Trozzo

Posted on November 16, 2016 by dcgiaorg

DCGIA Thanks Tom Trozzo for sharing a wealth of information and his award winning gemstones with our members and guests. Continue reading →

Posted in Meeting Archives | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

In Memory of Frederick N. Ward GG (GIA)

Posted on July 27, 2016 by dcgiaorg

RIP – July 16, 1935 – July 19, 2016     Fred was a loyal DCGIA member, prolific photographer, author and great friend to us all! Some of you may remember Fred as a world-renowned photographer, author, gem dealer, gemologist and a … Continue reading →

Posted in Meeting Archives | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

“Sharing the Rough” – Orin Mazzoni

Posted on March 28, 2016 by dcgiaorg

DCGIA was overjoyed to have Orin Mazzoni for an informative 2-night event as a joint effort with AGS, the Maryland National Capital Guild. If you have ever wondered how a piece of rough is found, mined, cut, polished, then transformed … Continue reading →

Posted in Meeting Archives | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Tucson Report – Kusam Malhotra

Posted on March 20, 2016 by dcgiaorg

Kusam owner of K & K International in Vienna, VA. was a vendor at the 2016 AGTA GemFair™ Tucson. K&K International has been a premier source of rare colored gemstones, fine diamonds and custom-designed jewelry for over 30 years. Whether … Continue reading →

Posted in Meeting Archives | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

2015 DCGIA Honor Roll of Donors

Posted on December 9, 2015 by dcgiaorg

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 →

Posted in Meeting Archives | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in Meeting Archives | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in Meeting Archives | Tagged , | Leave a comment

Gems & Jewelry their Hidden Meaning – Denise Nelson

Posted on August 29, 2013 by dcgiaorg

On Wednesday August 21, 2013, Denise Nelson was insightful and informative in her sharing a topic close to her heart. She loves museums and never travels without visiting the local museums. The curiosity of man can easily be filled in … Continue reading →

Posted in Meeting Archives | Tagged , , | 1 Comment