Tag Archives: Tucson Gem Show

Diamonds of the Forbidden Zone – By Denise Nelson G.G. GIA

Posted on November 12, 2021 by dcgiaorg

Denise shares her once-in-a lifetime experience, a first-hand look at the diamond mines along the infamous Namibian Skeleton Coast of Africa. The extraordinary process of finding the world’s most precious gems, in this arid landscape, is revealed, along with a … Continue reading →

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Traditional vs Non-Traditional Sapphire by Sheahan Stephen

Posted on September 26, 2021 by dcgiaorg

This video provides the tools to understand and articulate clearly to their customers the subtle difference between pinkish-orange, orangish-pink, and Padparadscha. Continue reading →

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2018 Tucson Gem Show Update

Posted on February 25, 2018 by dcgiaorg

 Kusam Malhotra shared what she saw in Tucson, the current wholesale gemstone prices from those dealers willing to divulge their prices, what was new, mineral specimens and an array of fine gemstone during her show and tell presentation. The mineral show … Continue reading →

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DCGIA 2017 Tucson Report

Posted on February 24, 2017 by dcgiaorg

Thanks go out to all the speakers, members and guests who made this evening enjoyable and informative. Courtland Lee, DCGIA’s resident Geologist and Miner, was a vendor at the 2017 Tucson International Gem Show.  Courtland discussed the wonderful array of … Continue reading →

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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 →

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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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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 →

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Tucson Panel Report – Friends of DDI

Posted on February 29, 2012 by dcgiaorg

Patricia Syvrud founder and president of Joia Consulting, LLC, was also in Tucson heading up program development for the Friends of The Diamond Development Initiative (DDI). She provided the chapter members with an introduction to Artisanal Mining and Friends of DDI. … Continue reading →

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Tucson Panel Report

Posted on February 28, 2012 by dcgiaorg

Since the Tucson Gem show is a “must-view” event, DCGIA devotes each February meeting to a “Tucson Report” where Chapter members who attended could exhibit items they purchased for “show and tell” and discuss prices, new trends, and impressions with … Continue reading →

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