Toronto Events
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CGA Gem Conference
Date: October 20, 2023 to October 22, 2023
Location: Fairmont Hotel Vancouver, BC
Fifth Emerging Artist Design Competition – Now Open!!
Deadline: Friday, June 30, 2023
Time: Ends Midnight of June 30, 2023 MST
We are looking for extraordinary talent!!
The Canadian Gemmological Association (CGA) is excited to announce our 5th annual Emerging Artist Design Competition. This competition is open to all students currently enrolled in a Canadian post-secondary jewellery design or metalsmithing program, and new grads who have graduated from these programs in 2022 or will graduate in 2023.
Understanding Diamond Imitations
Date: June 10 & 11, 2023
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.
Fellowship Exams
Date: June 19, 20 & 21, 2023
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.
Diamond Grading
Date: July 17, 2023 to July 21, 2023
Time: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm (1-hour lunch break)
Where: CGA Classroom, 55 Queen St East, Lower Concourse #105, Toronto
An intensive, hands-on course which will provide knowledge and skill in the grading of colourless, round brilliant cut diamonds.
Talking Diamonds
Date: July 22, 2023
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.
Gem Appreciation
Date: July 29, 2023
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.
Accelerated Professional Gemmology
When: August 28, 2023 – December 13, 2023
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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Gemmology Basics
When: September 19, 2023 – May 14, 2024
Days: Every Tuesday Evening
Time: 6.00 pm – 9.00 pm
Where: CGA Classroom, 55 Queen St East, Lower Concourse #105, Toronto
Cannot take the 4 month course, then this is the course for you. This is the first year of our two year part time course.
Coloured Gemstone Grading And Valuation
Date: November 04, 2023
Instructor: Helmut Koenig
Course fee: $200.00 including taxes.
Registration: Potential students should contact Mr. Koenig at 416-317-2480 or Colouredstonegrading@gmail.com for more information or to register for this 1 day course.
This one-day workshop will benefit gem trade professionals, gemmology students and enthusiasts alike.
Students will learn the skills to accurately grade and value coloured gemstones. Emphasis on hands-on practice with a variety of gems of different quality will provide students with the knowledge to become confident buyers and sellers in the rapidly growing coloured stone market.