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Herausgeber:
Deutsche Gemmologische Gesellschaft e.V.
Prof.-Schlossmacher-Str. 1
D-55743 Idar-Oberstein
Herausgeber:
Deutsche Gemmologische Gesellschaft e.V.
Prof.-Schlossmacher-Str. 1
D-55743 Idar-Oberstein
This year we celebrate the 50th anniversary of our full-time training centre for gemmology.
Already since the first years after the German Gemmological Association (DGemG) was founded in 1932, courses and seminars in gemmology are offered. In the 1970s, the step was taken to establish our training centre, which was inaugurated in 1975.
To mark this anniversary, we are holding a
We are planning an attractive programme with national and international participants and are already looking forward to celebrating this anniversary with you.
On the same weekend, the Idar-Oberstein Jazz Festival and the Mineral Fair will take place, so visitors can expect to enjoy a variety of interesting activities. Due to the large number of expected guests, it is recommended to make a hotel reservation as soon as possible.
15:00-17:00: Members' meeting at the DGemG Training Centre (members only)
18:00-20:00: Welcome Reception in the German Gemstone Museum
Venue: Göttenbachaula, Georg-Maus-Straße 2, Idar-Oberstein
8:15: Admittance and registration
Opening Remarks - 8:45
Dr. Thomas Lind - President of the German Gemmological Association
Greetings - 8:45-9:00
Petra Dick-Walther - State Secretary, Ministry of Economy, Transport, Agriculture and Viticulture, Rhineland-Palatinate
Frank Frühauf - Lord Mayor of Idar-Oberstein
Keynote Contributions - 9:00-10:00
Dr. Thomas Lind - Gemmological Education: Key to Success in Today's Business Environment
Dr. Gaetano Cavalieri - President of CIBJO - The World Jewellery Confederation - Keynote Speech
Dr. Ulrich Henn - 50 Years DGemG Training Centre - Trends and Highlights in Gemmological Education
10:00-10:30 Uhr: Coffee Break
Conference Session I - 10:30-12:00
Dr. Ilaria Adamo - Red Beryl: Natural vs. Synthetic
Dr. Hanco Zwaan - The Importance of Gemmological Research - Recent Experiences at Netherlands Gem Laboratory and CIBJO
Kenneth Scarratt - Transparency is Not an Option, it is a Necessity - How can a Focused Education Strengthen Consumer Confidence?
12:00-13:00: Lunch Break
Conference Session II - 13:00-14:30
Dr. Heide Rezepa-Zabel - Kunsthistorie und Gemmologie (in German)
Peter Lyckberg - Gem Pegmatites - Natures Real Treasure Chests - conditions creating gems
Umesh Wariyapperuma - Preserving Heritage, Embracing Sustainability: The Future of Sri Lanka's Gem Mining
14:30-15:00 Uhr: Coffee Break
Conference Session III - 15:00-16:30
Dr. Hao A. O. Wang - Unveiling the Secrets of Paraíba Tourmaline: Insights into Gemstone Analysis and the Role of AI in Shaping the Future
Shance McClure - Emerald of not - the decision is getting more complicated
Dr. Claudio C. Milisenda - Pan-African Gemstones
Graduation Ceremony - 16:30-17:00
Honouring of the successful graduates of our educational programmes
Gemstone Party - 18:30
Gemstone Party at the DGemG Training Centre (Prof.-Schlossmacher-Str. 1, Idar-Oberstein)
Venue: DGemG Training Centre
9:00: Admittance and registration
9:30-11:30: Lecture Session A and practical workshops
11:30-13:00: Lunch Break
13:00-15:00: Lecture Session B and parcitcal workshops
Lectures
9:30 and 13:00: Rui Galopim de Carvalho - Ruby: Historical perspectives
10:00 and 13:30: Qi Wang - When my Diamond Tester says "Refer": Next Steps in the Identification of Colourless Synthetic Diamonds using Standard Gemmological Equipment
10:30 and 14:00: Dr. Tom Stephan - Opportunities and Challenges in the Examination of Jewellery with Mobile Spectrometers
Workshops
9:30-11:30: Origin, interpretation and significance of mineral inclusions in gemstones
9:30-11:30: Origin, interpretation and significance of liquid inclusions in gemstones
9:30-11:30: Origin, interpretation and significance of structural characteristics in gemstones
13:00-15:00: Inclusions in synthetic stones
13:00-15:00: Gemstones with optical phenomena - Origin of the optical phenomena, as well as their imitations and treatments
13:00-15:00: Identification of synthetic diamonds with common diamond testers as well as standard gemmological equipment
Simultaneous translation of all presentations with the help of a translation app is guaranteed. You will need a smartphone with headphones for this.
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