GIA Brings Skill-Enhancement Training Programmes for MKSSS Students
GIA (Gemological Institute of America), in collaboration with the Maharshi Karve Stree Shikshan Samstha (MKSSS), Pune, organised its skill-enhancement training programmes, Applied Jewelry Professional™ (AJP) and SWIFT Jewellery Design, for 51 students. This training, supported by GIA's endowment fund, was completed with a graduation ceremony for the students on August 17 at MKSSS Campus.
'Dancing Stone World Moment of Excellence 2017' concludes successfully
Crossfor Co., Ltd, a Japan based company internationally recognised and acclaimed for its innovative and patented jewellery setting – Twinkle Setting®, made with Crossfor Component., organised and hosted an award show, second time in a row during the Hong Kong International Jewellery Exhibition , at HKCEC, Wanchai on 2nd March 2017.
Gübelin Academy’s first gemstone course in Singapore generates Excitement among students
The Gübelin Academy has successfully carried out its first course in Singapore. Student responses to its unique introduction to the world of coloured gemstones were extremely positive.
Held in partnership with Zenith Affair, Singapore, an international luxury business consultant and event organising company, the Gübelin Academy’s first Singapore Coloured Gem Professional Level 1 course was held at the Raffles Hotel on 26 and 27 January, 2016.
Rubies from Zahamena National Park, Madagascar
In July 2015, news spread through the trade about a ruby discovery in the Zahamena National Park in Madagascar. Soon after, GIA field gemologists visited the area, confirmed the existence of the deposit and witnessed around a thousand people working the area. Vincent Pardieu, GIA’s senior manager of field gemology in Bangkok, will discuss the field expedition to the Zahamena ruby deposit during GIA’s (Gemological Institute of America) next Gemstone Gathering in Bangkok on Oct. 28.
Gübelin Academy - Forging Ahead in Education & Grading Services
A particular highlight of the two days was the presence of Sara Gübelin, a member of the Gübelin Board of Directors as well as being the sixth generation of the Gübelin family to run the business. Her brother, Raphael Gübelin, is current CEO.
It’s All About Color By Barbara Wheat Lipatapanlop with Joseph V. Kuca
When speaking of jewelry designs, it is not just about color today - it has always been about color. The launch of TNJ Color, the newest magazine in the gem and jewelry industry, is just one of the many signs that color is hot with consumers and that it is most definitely here to stay.
