GIA at AGTA GemFair Tucson 2024
Continuing Education Seminars from the GIA Alumni Association
| Learn In-Person in Tucson Join GIA experts in an intimate classroom setting inside the Alfie Norville Gem & Mineral museum to gain expert insights and practical experience evaluating pearls and Montana sapphires. Value Factors, Varieties & Classifications of Pearls |
| Feb 2 | 1 PM – 4 PM |
| Enhance your expertise in pearl evaluation through hands-on learning in a laboratory-class setting. You’ll handle a variety of pearls and practice trusted and reliable assessment techniques. |
| Montana Sapphires: History, Gemology & Identification |
| Feb 3 | 9 AM – 12 PM |
| Dig deep into the storied sapphire mines in Montana and study the inclusions that can indicate origin under the guidance of Dr. Aaron Palke, GIA Senior Manager of Colored Stone Research. |
| GIA Alumni Collective invites you to join us at our annual event in the beautiful Arizona desert. Gather with friends and fellow alumni, explore the museum collections, and hit the dance floor to make some fabulous and fun memories! We will also announce the finalists and recipient of the Gianmaria Buccellati Foundation Award for Excellence in Jewelry Design. Friday, February 2, 2024 6:00 p.m. University of Arizona Alfie Norville Gem & Mineral Museum 115 N. Church Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85701 |
