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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 registered charity. The principal objectives of the Association
are the promotion of the study of gemmology and the scientific study
of all materials and articles used or dealt in by persons interested
in gemmology, the establishment of educational systems, holding
of examinations, award of diplomas and medals, provision of laboratory
services to the jewellery trade, and the maintaining of libaries
and collections of gem materials.
Today
Gem-A provides answers about gems through publications, education,
laboratory facilities, instruments and books.
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The
Association, a UK registered charity, depends upon membership subscriptions,
education fees and donations to continue to promote the study of
gemmology, not only in the UK but worldwide.
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Dr Jack Ogden
Gem-A
is made up of four main departments, one subsidiary company and
a Hong Kong office.
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Head
of Department: Ian Mercer Bsc FGA, Director of Education
The
education department includes:
- Correspondence Course administration
- Allied Teaching Centre student enrolments
- Examination administration
- Short Courses and Workshops
- Development - course notes, student and tutor
support
- Field Trips (in conjunction with membership)
(Preparation
of examination papers and examination marking are carried out by
an independent examination board.)
To
find out more about the education courses Gem-A offers please click
here.
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Head
of Department: Mary Burland, Publications Director
- Production and circulation of Gem-A publications
- The Journal of Gemmology and Gems & Jewellery
Olga
Gonzalez, Manager of Membership Services
The
membership office includes:
- Membership administration
- Support for regional
branches
- Membership events including the Annual Conference
- Field Trips (in conjunction with education)
To
find out more about Gem-A Membership please click here.
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Head
of Laboratory: Alan Clark FGA DGA
The
laboratory comprises of two departments:
- Diamond Grading: Head of Department Alan Clark
FGA DGA
- Coloured stone and pearl identification
To
find out more about the Gem Testing Laboratory please click here.
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Alan
Clark FGA DGA, Director of Gemmological Instruments Ltd (trading
as Gem-A Instruments)
Gem-A Instruments deals with the sale of books and gemmological
instruments.
To
find out more about Gem-A Instruments please click here.
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President:
E Alan Jobbins BSc CEng FIMM FGA
Vice-Presidents:
N W Deeks, R A Howie
Honorary
Fellows: R A Howie, K Nassau
Honorary
Life Members: H Bank, D J Callaghan, E A Jobbins, J I Koivula,
C.M. Ou Yang, I Thomson, C Winter
Dr Jack Ogden
Council:
A T Collins (Chairman), T Curtis-Taylor, T M J Davidson,
S A Everitt, M J O'Donoghue, E Stern, James Riley and Jason Williams
Members
Audit Committee: A J Allnutt, J W Collingridge, P Dwyer-Hickey,
J Greatwood, G M Green, B Jackson and D Lancaster
Branch
Charimen: Midlands - P Phillips, North East - M
Houghton, North West - D M Brady, Scottish - B Jackson,
South East Branch - Veronica Wetten, South West - R M Slater
Examiners:
A J Allnutt MSc PhD FGA, L Bartlett BSc MPhil FGA DGA, He Ok Chang
FGA DGA,
Chen Meihua BSc PhD FGA DGA, Prof A T Collins BSc, PhD, A G Good
FGA DGA, D Gravier FGA, J Greatwood FGA,
S Greatwood FGA DGA, G M Green FGA DGA, G M Howe FGA DGA, B Jackson
FGA DGA, B Jensen BSc (Geol),
T A Johne FGA, L Joyner PhD FGA, H Kitawaki FGA CGJ, Li Li Ping
FGA DGA, M A Medniuk FGA DGA,
T Miyata MSc PhD FGA, C J E Oldershaw BSc (Hons) FGA DGA, H L Plumb
BSc FGA DGA, N R Rose FGA DGA,
R D Ross BSc FGA DGA, J-C Rufli FGA, E Stern FGA DGA, S M Stocklmayer
BSc (Hons) FGA, Prof I Sunagawa DSc,
M Tilley GG FGA, R K Vartiainen FGA, P Vuillet à Ciles FGA,
C M Woodward BSc FGA DGA
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Editor:
Dr R R Harding
Assistant
Editors: M J O'Donoghue, P G Read
Associate
Editors: Dr C E S Arps (Leiden), G Bosshart (Horgen), Prof
A T Collins (London), J Finlayson (Stoke-on-Trent), Dr J W Harris
(Glasgow), Prof R A Howie (Derbyshire), Dr J M Ogden (London), Prof
A H Rankin (Kingston upon Thames), Dr K Schmetzer (Petershausen),
Dr J E Shigley (Carlsbad), Prof D C Smith (Paris), K Schmetzer (Petershausen),
E Stern (London), Prof I Sunagawa (Tokyo), Dr M Superchi (Milan)
Production
Editor: M A Burland
For
more information on The Journal of Gemmology click here.
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