Toronto Events
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January 22, 2025 Webinar
When: January 22, 2025
Time: 10:00 am PST / 1:00 pm EST
Where: Zoom presentation
Topic: Coated Stones
Price: This webinar is free for currently paid 2025 CGA Members and $25.00 CDN for members of the General Public.
Registration: Please e-mail the CGA Office at info@canadiangemmological.com if you would like to attend.
There is a cost of $25.00 CDN for non-members. As always CGA current paid 2025 members can attend for free. Please e-mail the above link to register. Mr. Parker is Vice-President of the Canadian Gemmological Association as well as Vice-President of Dupuis Fine Jewellery Auctioneers.
Fellowship Exams
Date: January 27, 28 & 29, 2025
Students who have completed the CGA’s professional gemmology program and wish to earn credentials that demonstrate their mastery of the field of gemmology are invited to write the CGA Fellowship Qualifying Examinations. FCGmA (Fellow of the Canadian Gemmological Association) credentials are recognized by organizations around the world.
Talking Diamonds
Date: February 8, 2025
Time: 9:30 am – 3:00 pm (5 hours plus half-hour lunch break)
Location: CGA Classroom, 55 Queen St East, Lower Concourse #105, Toronto
This 5-hour course provides practical easy to understand essential information about diamonds. It is intended for anyone interested in learning more about these fascinating gems.
Monthly Meeting – February 19, 2025
When: Wednesday February 19, 2025
Time: 7.00 pm – 9.30 pm
Where: CGA Classroom, 55 Queen Street East; Suite 105 Lower Concourse, Toronto
Speaker: Duncan Parker
Topic: Tales From Tucson
Open to All – The CGA is excited to announce, that after a long hiatus, we’re finally returning to in-person meetings! It’s been a while, and we can’t wait to reconnect face-to-face, share ideas, and collaborate in a more personal and interactive way.
Accelerated Professional Gemmology
When: February 24, 2025 to June 11, 2025
Time: 9.00 am – 4.30 pm
Where: CGA Classroom, 55 Queen St East, Suite #105, Toronto
Become a qualified gemmologist in just 4 months. This is the most efficient option for those needing to put their training into action as soon as possible.
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Gem Appreciation
Date: February 22, 2025
Time: 9:30 am – 3:00 pm (5 hours plus half-hour lunch break)
Location: CGA Classroom, 55 Queen St East, Lower Concourse #105, Toronto
Once possessed by only the powerful, gems are now available to almost anyone who wants them. This 5-hour course explores the nature of gemstones and their timeless allure, and investigates why it’s more important than ever to know a little before buying.
Understanding Diamond Imitations
Date: March 08 & 09, 2025
Time: 9:30 am – 4:30 pm (6 hours plus one-hour lunch break)
Location: CGA Classroom, 55 Queen St East, Lower Concourse #105, Toronto
This 12-hour (2 day) course will help the student to recognize the physical and optical properties of diamonds, synthetic diamonds and diamonds imitations.
Introduction To Gem Identification
Date: March 22 & 23, 2025
Time: 9:30 am – 3:00 pm (10 hours plus half-hour lunch breaks)
Location: CGA Classroom, 55 Queen St East, Lower Concourse #105, Toronto
This 10-hour, 2-day, hands-on course, stresses the “how to” of gem identification. Building on the visual inspection skills acquired in Gem Appreciation, we investigate other physical and optical properties that help identify the natural, synthetic and imitation gems found in modern and antique jewellery.
Pearl Stringing
Date: TBA
Time: 9:30 am – 3:00 pm (5 hours plus half-hour lunch break)
Location: CGA Classroom, 55 Queen St East, Lower Concourse #105, Toronto
Historically, pearls have been symbols of wealth, purity, and refinement, often adorning crowns and jewellery of royalty. This 5-hour course will help you learn how to string these magnificent beads. More details coming out shortly.
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Gemmology Basics Theory Course
When: TBA
Schedule: 1-night a week for 12 weeks
Fees: $1,795.00
Place: Classes held over Live and Interactive Zoom
The sessions will be live and interactive over zoom. Discussions and Q&As are encouraged for a more interactive learning. Participants will receive a statement of completion.
Gemmology Basics is for the person who is launching their career into the world of jewellery or gem trading or who just wants to learn more about basic Gemmology.