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2017 DCGIA Honor Roll of Donors
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
From Collector to Commercial – Presented by Dr. Joel E. Arem
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
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Tagged Collector, gem, gemology, gems, Gemstones, Joel Arem
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The Art of Gem Cutting by Thomas Trozzo
DCGIA Thanks Tom Trozzo for sharing a wealth of information and his award winning gemstones with our members and guests. Continue reading
In Memory of Frederick N. Ward GG (GIA)
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
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Tagged Colombian Emeralds, Fred Ward, Gemstones, Jade, Opals, Pearls, Phenomenal Gems, Rubies, Sapphires
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“Sharing the Rough” – Orin Mazzoni
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
Tucson Report – Kusam Malhotra
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
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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Tagged Auction, dcgia, Dust Devil Mining, Gem and jewelry, Gemstones, NAJA, Oregon Sunstone, party
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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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Tagged Auction, dcgia, Gemstones, jewelry, lapidary, specimens
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Tucson Gem Show – Kusam Malhotra
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
Gems & Jewelry their Hidden Meaning – Denise Nelson
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
