Tag Archives: Ivory Identification

Celebration of Life for William R. (Bobby) Mann

Posted on September 15, 2015 by dcgiaorg

To remember as well as celebrate the life and times of our DCGIA Co-founder, past president and friend Bobby Mann. Please join DCGIA as the family welcomes friends and associates to visit on Saturday Oct. 3, 2015 from 1:00PM to … Continue reading →

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FAIRFAX American Antique Arts Association – IDENTIFICATION OF IVORY

Posted on April 30, 2014 by dcgiaorg

Who: Bobby Mann co-founder of the International Ivory Society (1996). Since then he has been teaching Ivory identification thru his talks, seminars, books, and hands-on workshops. What: Discussion will include identification of ivory, bone, tortoise shell, antler, man-made materials, and fakes. Bring examples … 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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May Gem Education Opportunities

Posted on April 20, 2013 by dcgiaorg

Saturday, May 11, 2013 – Bobby Mann’s All Day Hands On Ivory ID Workshop – 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM IvoryWorkshop – This will be an All Day, Hands-On Workshop featuring an extensive slide program and each student will be provided with … Continue reading →

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IVORY IDENTIFICATION WORKSHOP – Bobby Mann

Posted on October 14, 2012 by dcgiaorg

William R. Mann, a collector of unusual Ivories, provides a fact-filled 1-day Hands-ON workshop about natural Ivories. His workshop about Ivory and Ivory substitutes reflects his great enthusiasm and passion for Ivory and everything related to it. As a co-founder … Continue reading →

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