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The Gemmological Association of Great Britain can trace its origins back to 1908. The world’s first qualifying Gemmology course originated in London and the first Gemmology diploma was awarded in 1913.
The first Gemmology Correspondence
Course followed in 1921. The Association became an independent
organization in 1931 and combined with the Gem Testing Laboratory
of Great Britain in 1990 to form 'GAGTL' . These initials
were replaced by the 'Gem-A' logo in 2001. The Gem-A headquarters
is situated close to Hatton Garden in central London and
contains the Education office, Gem
Tutorial Centre, Membership
office, Gem
Testing Laboratory and Gem-A
Instruments.
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- Gem-A is a leading provider of gemstone and diamond education worldwide.
- Gem-A provides a tradition of educational excellence, maintaining the high standard of the world’s original gem diploma which was first awarded in 1913.
- Gem-A provides a good practical grounding in the knowledge and enjoyment of gems.
- Gem-A provides courses balanced to suit both the beginner and those already involved with gems.
- All Gem-A practical courses are based firstly on observation using the eye and the ten-power pocket lens and correct lighting, as this is the most important and fundamental aspect of testing any gemstone.
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- Gem-A has two main examination
sessions every year in January and June.
- A different Examination
Entry Form is issued for each examination session.
Final dates
for entry are 31st March for the June examinations and 31st October for the January examinations. No late entry is accepted.
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- Our prestigious Presentation
of Awards ceremony is held annually in October
or November at the historic Goldsmiths’
Hall in London .
- Diploma recipients who sat their
examination in either January or June may attend
the ceremony, together with the Foundation prizewinners.
- Invitations will be sent to
all those who have achieved their Gemmology and
Gem Diamond Diplomas within the previous year
(both January and June examination sessions).
- Diplomas, prizes and medals
will be presented during the ceremony by the Association's
guest of honour.
- Invitations are extended to
family and friends - this is a wonderful opportunity
for the Association and it's students from around
the world to meet together, and within such historic
surroundings.
- A special dinner and
presentation for students in East Asia was hosted
in Hong Kong on 23rd September 2007.
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