Gem-A Centenary Conference
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The 2008 European Gemmological Symposium

Saturday 25 – Sunday 26 October 2008

Gem-A is proud to be hosting this year’s European Gemmological Symposium in conjunction with our centenary celebrations. This dynamic two-day conference will highlight both the history of gemmology and the jewellery trade and will discuss tips and new technologies that are relevant to today’s gemmologists. Our gathering of international speakers and members promises to make this an historic event.

Day 1: The Foundations of Gemmology
There will be a range of papers reviewing the history of gemmology from many perspectives, including a review of the history of diamonds, Portuguese gems, the history of inclusions, the life of George Frederick Kunz and the gems in the Swedish Crown Jewels.
Speakers include: Al Gilbertson, John Koivula, Sandra Brauns, Rui Galopim de Carvalho, Yvonne Markowitz and Jack Ogden.

Day 2: Practical Gemmology in the Modern World
Papers will discuss the practical use of gemmological instruments which are significant to gemmologists today and the analysis of certain gem materials, as well as new developments and discoveries.
Speakers include: Michael Krzemnicki, Henry Hänni, Brad Wilson, Alan Hodgkinson, Ulrich Henn Duncan Parker and Emmanual Fritsch.

Location
The Gem-A Centenary Conference will be held at the Hilton London Kensington. Full details of the event, how to register and how book a room at the Hilton, will soon be posted to our website www.gem-a.com, so keep checking for updates.

Sponsorship
If you are interested in becoming a sponsor for the conference, please contact Olga Gonzalez at
Olga.Gonzalez@gem-a.com or tel: +44 (0)20 7404 3334.