ChiefGemologist, Gemological Institute ofAmerica, Santa Monica, California, USA.Some minerals, such as rutile, hematite and ilmenite, found as inclusions in sapphires are capable of imparting body-colour to their host during high temperature heat treatment. The inclusions are cannibalized by the host...
The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) is where aspiring gemologists learn how to identify, cut, appraise, set, and not drool over some of the tiniest, most expensive things on the planet. Everything from obscure gem trivia to the four C's—cut, clarity, color, and carat weight—is ...
11.Her mother is Patricia, a gemologist certified by the Gemological Institute of America who definitely helped influence her love of fashion, The Straits Times wrote. 12.Because naturally occurring moissanite is so rare, however, those found in jewelry marketplaces are often created in a lab, ...
I planned a birthday trip to visit my boyfriend in San Diego and on my itinerary wasgoing to the Gemological Institute of America. I had no idea that you couldn’t just drive there and walk around, so I was deflated after driving all that way only to be met by a big gate and securi...
9 RegisterLog in Sign up with one click: Facebook Twitter Google Share on Facebook gemology (redirected fromgemologist) Encyclopedia gem·ol·o·gy orgem·mol·o·gy(jĕ-mŏl′ə-jē) n. The study of gems. gem′o·log′i·cal(jĕm′ə-lŏj′ĭ-kəl)adj. ...
Your Appraisal is performed in accordance with the high standards of the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP), and the National Association of Jewelry Appraisers (NAJA). Your Appraiser’s Qualifications are: *Graduate Gemologist from the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) ...
-My training is on going in gemology and appraisal discipline through the Gemological Institute of America and The National Association of Jewery Appraisers (www.najaappraisers.com). -I charge by the piece, never according to value, My fees are competitive, consistent with my level of exper...
Graduate Gemologist, Michael Rogers back in 2010 – 2011. Airing on 760 KFMB in San Diego, we gathered experts from the jewelry and the collectible industry to inform and educate listeners. Expert guests from recognized institutions such as the Gemological Institute of America, Ebay, Butterfields ...
Handbook of Gem Identificationby Richard T., Jr. Liddicoat (1947–1987). A classic from the former head of the Gemological Institute of America. This was my introduction to gemology, and describes the subject in an easy to follow manner. While the various editions often show only minor change...
Gems are graded by a number of criteria developed by different organizations such as the International Gemological Institute, the Gemological Institute of America, the American Gemological Society, or the American Gem Trade Association, among many others. Usually gemologists study a gemstone by eyeballin...