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Annual General Meeting
When: Sunday, November 17, 2024
Where: To be held over Zoom or via phone.
Time: 10:00 am PST / 1:00 pm EST
Registration: By e-mail – info@canadiangemmological.com. No later than November 15, 2024 12:00 pm EST
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Gemmology Basics Level 1 – Interactive Zoom Theory & In-person Lab course
Schedule: September 10, 2024 – October 19, 2024
Time: 2 nights a week on Tuesdays & Thursdays 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm (PST) & Lab on Saturdays 10:00 am to 5:00 pm PST
Fees: $4,547.80 (includes one – time cost of toolkit and books).
Place: Classes held over Live and Interactive Zoom and in-person Lab
Participants will receive a Statement of Completion afterword
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! Opt for our Gemmology Basics Level 1 (6 Weeks), which is, the first 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.
October 02, 2024 Webinar
When: October 02, 2024
Time: 10:00 am PST / 1:00 pm EST
Where: Zoom presentation
Topic: Pleochroism
Price: This webinar is free for currently paid 2024 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 2024 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.
New!!!
Gem Appreciation
Date: October 26, 2024
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.