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Seventh Emerging Artist Design Competition – Now Open!!
Deadline: Monday, June 30, 2025
Time: Ends June 30, 2025, 11:59 pm EST
We are looking for extraordinary talent!!
The Canadian Gemmological Association (CGA) is excited to announce our 7th 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 2024 or will graduate in 2025.
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Talking Diamonds
Date: May 02, 2025
Time: 9:30 am – 3:00 pm (5 hours plus half-hour lunch break)
Location: Vancouver – BC
This 5-hour course provides practical easy to understand information about diamonds. It is intended for anyone interested in learning more about these fascinating gems. Learn about diamond formation, the physical and optical properties of diamonds, the process for cutting, faceting and polishing of diamonds, how the 4 C’s (cut, clarity, colour, carat weight) affect beauty and value and the use of a loupe and diamond tweezers. Students will need a 10x triplet gem loupe, tweezers and gem cloth for this course.
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Introduction To Gem Identification
Date: May 24 & 25, 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.
Accelerated Professional Gemmology
When: May 26, 2025 – August 23, 2025 – Registrations open!
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.
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Understanding Diamond Imitations
Date: June 14 & 15, 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.
Fellowship Exams
Date: June 16, 17 & 21, 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.
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Gem Appreciation
Date: July 26, 2025
Time: 9:30 am – 3:00 pm (5 hours plus half-hour lunch break)
Location: Vancouver – BC
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.
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.