Articles and Resources
Some fabulous resources for Gem and Jewellery lovers. You can learn, find gorgeous jewels to entertain and enjoy the Utubes and webinars.
So much to do. If you find yourself in isolation or just have some time to refresh your mind with something completely different from what you would normally be doing.
What does FGAA mean? FGAA stands for Fellow of the Gemmological Association of Australia. It is a statement of professional attainment that attracts international respect and recognition. Fellowship shows that you have been accepted by other gemmologists as a successful graduate of an in-depth, scientifically-focused course. It is an acknowledgment that your understanding and ability…
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This is an interesting article from a jewellery trade magazine from the USA. I strongly recommend never taking to your rings off the wash your hands unless you are at home. I have heard 100’s of stories of women and men who have lost their ring when they have taken them off to wash them. …
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The Johnston Collection is a place where people meet art and artists. The Johnston Collection is a multi award-winning and critically acclaimed museum that invites creatives from the broader visual arts and design communities to re-interpret the Collection through a regular program of re-installation and interventions of the permanent collection. The museum has a superb collection…
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AIGS is the Asian Institute of Gemological Services. They are a gemmology school located in Bangkok. Some of these talks can be quite technical. The one on Brown diamonds is not for the faint-hearted! They are usually on Thursday nights at 7pm https://www.aigsthailand.com/AIGS-News/0/master/en https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_objHLYr3T9-8tYLMeFPFKw
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130914 ATG CITES Click above for the PDF
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In order of how when I discovered them. “Home Gemmology” This webinar has become my favourite. It is on at 7 pm Tuesday. Rui is going on holiday on the 1st of July so only one live webinar at 12 midnight for the night owls. Rui has now set up a web page where you…
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Fashionscapes, the documentary series exploring the fashion supply chain, presents its third instalment. Directed by Andrew Morgan, The Diamonds of Botswana follows Livia Firth as she learns first-hand about the impact of diamond mining in a country that has unearthed some of the worlds most precious stones. The Fashionscapes films were created by Livia Firth,…
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I found this by accident. Laura Phillis is a friend and fellow gemmologist living in Adelaide. Laura is world class Lapidarist and is currently the president of the South Australian division of the Gemmological Association of Australia (GAA). I have not had a chance to explore the Lounges and would appreciate any feedback you have.…
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I discovered through ASJRA. They too where offering free access to their resources during the lockdown in New York due to Covid-19. Gem X is a private social club for jewelry enthusiasts. It was founded in New York City in 2017, and has expanded to become a global community of friends, mentors and collaborators. Gem…
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It is an American association I joined last year. They are free at present during the Covoid-19 lockdown in New York. They provide a quarterly newsletter including exhibitions around the world. They have talks and a conference that are mostly in or around New York. They are currently sending out lots of jewellery mystery email…
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Watch this video on the importance of jewellery valuation, from the National Council of Jewellery Valuers. [clear]
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REMEMBER THAT A PEARL is not a rock. Pearls can keep their beautiful lustre for centuries, if their generations of owners are mindful how these jewels of the sea differ from other precious gem materials. Proper care of pearls is not difficult, for it is merely a matter of remembering that these gems are organic…
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