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?
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…
Rings and hand sanitiser
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…
The Johnston Collection
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…
Interesting Webinars from AIGS. Great to learn about gems and jewellery.
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…
For the Gemmologist and Jewellery enthusiast. The list is extensive. So many institutions out there to help and nurture.
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…
Fashionscapes: The Diamonds of Botswana
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…
Asia Lounges
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…
GEMX
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…
ASJRA
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…
Jewellery Valuation Video
Watch this video on the importance of jewellery valuation, from the National Council of Jewellery Valuers. https://youtu.be/YG6c6GOtJVo
Taking Care of Pearls
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…
The 4Cs of Diamond Grading
This brochure will help you to understand the characteristics of diamonds and how they are graded. As gemmologists and diamond technologists we are happy to…
Demystifying Art Deco
The style we now call Art Deco was not known by that name until the term was coined in the 1960s. This sleek style of…