As a member of Gem-A, you will be part of our international community of gem enthusiasts and professionals. Gemmology is a continually developing subject, providing new discoveries and new challenges. Membership of Gem-A is vital in enabling you to expand your knowledge of gems, to keep you up-to-date with the latest developments and to help you stay in contact with other gem enthusiasts. It gives you the satisfaction of playing an active role in supporting gem research, education and best practice and provides you with an international network of gem and diamond trade professionals.
New! Corporate Membership
UK-based companies in the gem and jewellery trade may now apply for Corporate Membership status. The initiative provides a wide wange of advantages including the right to display the Gem-A Gold Corporate Coat of Arms or Corporate Logo. Click here for further information.
New! Gemmology Course Notes - Special Offer
These new full-colour notes are the perfect gemmological reference tool for members and students alike. This special offer of £135.00 + postage fee (UK £14.00, Europe £32.00, Overseas £65.00) is valid until the end of March 2010. Click here for further information.
Benefits of Membership
Gem-A has recently integrated a members-only area to the website, which allows members to check and update their personal details and - new for 2009 - access to i-version, a searchable online archive for the latest articles of The Journal of Gemmology. In addition, members may view and search recent issues of The Journal and Gems & Jewellery. All the Journal articles placed online in 2009 will also be published in 'hard copy' as a single issue and sent to all paid-up members as part of their annual subscription.
Click here to access the login instructions to the online members only area.
Publications
Members receive online access to i-version on the members' area of the website, where they can access The Journal of Gemmology, our renowned academic gemmological publication that covers the latest research. They also receive four printed issues per year of Gems & Jewellery, our more commercial publication, which regularly keeps you up-to-date with what your association is doing and provides a wide range of articles relating to the gem and jewellery industries.
Discounts
Members receive discounts on workshops, books and instruments.
Meetings, Events and Tours
Members are invited to attend special events, conferences and field trips throughout the year. An expanding branch network in the UK provides local meetings and events for members within their own regions. Details on branch meetings can be found on the News & Events page.
Access MailTalk
All Gem-A members have the option to join Gem-A’s MailTalk information exchange. This is an email-based forum that will allow you to share comments and ideas with other members, ask or answer queries and receive regular news from Gem-A.
Gem Discovery Club
If you are based in London or visiting London, you can join our practical gemmology evenings at the Gem-A London headquarters. Once a month we host Specialist Evenings, where an introductory talk is followed by a hands-on practical session under the expert guidance of our speaker.
FGA and DGA Register
Current members who hold our Diploma in Gemmology or Gem Diamond Diploma may have their name, town/state and country details listed on the Gem-A website. To request to be listed on the website, email Arianna Maccaferri at membership@gem-a.com. To see the FGA and DGA register, click here
Anyone with an interest in gemstones, whether or not they are in the gem and jewellery trade, may apply for membership of the Association. No qualifications are necessary. Those who have already qualified in Gem-A's Gemmology or Gem Diamond Diploma examinations may apply for Fellowship or Diamond Membership respectively, and will be entitled to use the initials FGA or DGA after their name for the duration of their paid-up membership to The Gemmological Association of Great Britain.
Apply for Membership
All subscriptions are renewable on 1 January each year.
Fellows, Diamond Members and Associate Members 2010 rates:
UK and Republic of Ireland: £85.00
Europe and Overseas: £90.00
Please fill in this downloadable form and return it to us either by fax to +44 (0) 20 7404 8843 or post to the Membership Department, Gem-A, 27 Greville Street (Saffron Hill entrance), London EC1N 8TN, UK.
Renew your Membership
Fellows, Diamond Members and Associate Members 2010 rates:
UK and Republic of Ireland: £85.00 (less £5 for payments received by 31 January 2010)
Europe and Overseas: £90.00 (less £5 for payments received by 31 January 2010)
To renew your membership for 2010, please download the applicable membership renewal form below and return it to us either by email at membership@gem-a.com, fax to +44 (0) 20 7404 8843 or post to the Membership Department, Gem-A, 27 Greville Street, London EC1N 8TN, UK.
Direct Debit Form (UK members only)
If you are a tax payer residing in the United Kingdom, please also complete the Gift Aid Declaration form below, which will allow us to claim back 25p for every £1 of your donations. It doesn't cost you anything extra and it goes a long way with helping Gem-A further developing its educational programme.
Gift Aid Declaration Form (UK members only) - For further details please see HM Revenue&Customs