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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.
Level 3 – Diploma Level Gemmology
Schedule: February 11 – May 10, 2025
Time: 1 night a week on Tuesdays 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm (PST) & Lab on Saturdays 10:00 am to 5:00 pm PST
Fees: $4,474.37 (includes one time cost of toolkit and books)
Fees: $3,590.00 (does not include one time cost of toolkit and books)
Place: Classes held over Live and Interactive Zoom and in-person Lab. Saturday dates to be announced in class.
Participants will receive a Statement of Completion afterward
The sessions will be live and interactive over zoom. Discussions and Q&As are encouraged for a more interactive learning.
Gemmology is the fascinating study of all types of gem materials – natural, lab grown and imitation. Gems come from every corner of the planet and touch almost every culture in the world. Start your career in gemmology! Continue with our Level 3 – Diploma Level Gemmology, which is, the third of 4 segments to work towards your Gemmology credentials. Each segment covers theory live and interactive over Zoom and in-person lab classes with all 4 segments completed in approximately 32 weeks.
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.
Accelerated Professional Gemmology
When: May 27, 2025 – August 23, 2025
Time: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Where: Vancouver, BC
Become a qualified gemmologist in approx. 4 months. This course with be held in class in the Vancouver classroom.