Toronto Events
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Accelerated Professional Gemmology
When: April 06 to July 22, 2026
August 31 to December 16, 2026
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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Talking Pearls – New!!!
Date: April 25, 2026
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 delves into the enchanting beauty of pearls—their subtle glow, timeless appeal, and natural mystique. As June’s birthstone and one of the ocean’s most treasured gifts, pearls offer a fascinating gateway into gemmology and jewellery artistry.
Designed for curious minds and jewellery enthusiasts alike, this course provides a relaxed, hands-on journey into the world of pearls. You’ll learn how to recognize, admire, and care for these graceful gems. You’ll use your jeweller’s loupe to observe the delicate surfaces and overtones that make every pearl singular.
Whether it’s the satiny sheen of cultured Akoya pearls, the exotic charm of Tahitians, or the organic character of freshwater varieties, you’ll explore how to evaluate and care for these natural wonders before investing in your own.
While not a prerequisite, this course provides an excellent foundation and compliment for those planning to take our Pearl Stringing course.
(Image Credit – Kourosh Mirabian)
Pearl & Bead Stringing
Date: March 07, 2026
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. In this 5-hour course, you’ll learn the art of pearl stringing, from selecting and preparing your materials to creating a professional-quality finished piece. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to refine your technique, this hands-on session will guide you through essential skills like knotting, threading, and securing clasps.
March 11, 2026 Webinar
When: March 11, 2026
Time: 10:00 am PST / 1:00 pm EST
Where: Zoom presentation
Topic: Tucson 2026
Price: This webinar is free for currently paid 2026 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.
“Each year, the gem world gathers in Tucson to buy and sell and learn. Every visitor has a different experience. This month Duncan Parker will share the results of his explorations and discoveries in Tucson.” Double the fun & learning – Another presentation for the April Monthly meeting will cover the same topic with different content.
There is a cost of $25.00 CDN for non-members. As always CGA current paid 2026 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.
CGA Open House
When: Thursday, March 12, 2026, 12:00 pm – 3:00pm & 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Where: CGA Classroom, 55 Queen St East, Lower Concourse #105, Toronto
Interested in Studying Gemmology?
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Introduction To Gem Identification
Date: March 14 & 15, 2026
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.
Monthly Meeting – March 18, 2026
When: Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Time: 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Doors Open 6:30 pm
Where: CGA Classroom, 55 Queen Street East; Suite 105 Lower Concourse, Toronto
Speaker: Dr. Atieh Totoonchi
Topic: “The practical side of diamond identification.”
Open to All
Talking Opals – New!!!
Date: March 21, 2026
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 explores the luminous world of opals, their mesmerizing play-of-color and timeless allure. As October’s birthstone and one of nature’s most unique gems, opals offer an exciting lens into gemmology. Designed for curious learners and jewellery lovers alike, the course offers a relaxed, hands-on experience and you’ll learn how to spot, appreciate, and care for these magical stones. Participants will use a jeweller’s loupe to help them spot the subtleties that make each opal one-of-a-kind. Whether fiery black opals or soft pastel white ones, students will explore how to identify, evaluate, and care for these captivating stones before purchasing. (Image Credit – Kourosh Mirabian)
Talking Diamonds
Date: March 28, 2026
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.
Understanding Diamond Imitations
Date: April 11 & 12, 2026
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.
Gem Appreciation
Date: April 18, 2026
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 explores the nature of gemstones and their timeless allure, and investigates why it’s more important than ever to know a little before buying. Birthstones are generally the most highly recognized of the gems on the market today, and serve as our focus for exploring the variety of gem treasures available, many of them little known to the average consumer. A guided look, including hands-on work with the jewellers loupe and tweezers, helps fine-tune our eyes and opens up the wonderful world of gems.
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.