#JWLV - AGA Explores Fancy Colored Diamonds at Las Vegas Conference

AGA Las Vegas Conference 

- Thursday, May 30, 2013 - 

A Brilliant Exploration of Today's World of Fancy-Color Diamonds ...

Fancy color diamonds are all the rage. Designers are showcasing luscious "chocolate" shades and creating new "classics" in black and white. Celebrities are focusing the spotlight on rare treasures in pink and blue! Clearly, fancy color diamonds have moved center stage, and we are now seeing more colors and shades of color than ever before, some rare and costly, others very affordable. But today's market also includes fancy colors that are the result of various treatments, and there are even lab-created diamonds in a range of fancy colors, as well as the rare coveted natural stones.

Whether you're a retailer, designer, appraiser, or gemologist collector, there is a lot to know, and the AGA conference will provide insights that are up-to-the-minute. You will also have an opportunity to see and compare products in the hands-on session following the presentations.

Speakers

Jordan Fine is Vice President of AMGAD, one of the world's foremost suppliers of natural color diamonds. 

John King, chief quality officer at the Gemological Institute of America

Gary Roskin FGA, GG (GIA) founder of the Roskin Gem News Report and former Gemstone Editor at JCK Magazine

Register for AGA's Vegas Conference on Thursday, May 30, 2013. Seating is limited

About the AGA Conference - May 30, 2013

Conference check-in begins at 12:30 p.m. Conference sessions run from 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. followed by a no-host reception to 7:00 p.m.

Conference Fees

AGA & Gem-A Members: $100
Non-Members: $125

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Location

The Platinum Hotel
211 E. Flamingo Road at Koval Lane, Las Vegas, NV 89169 
(702) 365-5000

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Jewelry Week Las Vegas: Is the World Of Diamonds As You've Known It About To Change Forever?

Are these world renowned diamond experts clairvoyant?
 

Through the Looking Glass - The Future of Diamonds

AGA Las Vegas Conference - Thursday, May 31, 2012 - 1- 5 pm

Is the World Of Diamonds As You've Known It About To Change Forever?

It might change in ways that we have never envisioned, and this conference is going to be the first to address issues no one else has dared to discuss until now. This could be one of the most important conferences ever on diamonds.

For thousands of years-since man's fascination with diamonds began-diamonds have been highly sought-after for every imaginable reason. They are steeped in history and intrigue, fact and fiction, and hold an unrivaled position as one of the most valuable of all things. Jewelers world-wide agree that diamonds are at the core of every successful jewelry business today.  The story of diamonds, however, continues to unfold. It has seen many challenges and many changes: concerns about the depletion of natural diamond production; innovative high-tech treatments; new sources of colorless and fancy-color laboratory diamonds; and advances in technology for applications in other fields, from medicine and aerospace to the electronics industry.    Are YOU ready for the future of diamonds? Come hear leaders from the gem and jewelry field -- and from other fields in which diamond technology is essential - as they address the issues surrounding diamond demand and supply, innovative technology, and the impact on diamond treatments, synthesis, and detection.  MODERATOR    Alex Grizenko, CEO of Lucent Diamonds, will have you sitting on the edge of your seat as he sets the stage for a riveting exploration of the world of diamonds, guiding the expert panelists to address the future from their own set of experiences, and giving the audience a unique opportunity to envisionthrough a kaleidoscopic looking glass... the future of diamonds! A renowned expert on new diamond technologies, Alex Grizenko is regarded today as one of the market leaders in laboratory-grown diamonds and treated natural diamonds. SPEAKERS/PANELISTS   Martin Rapaport established in 1978 the Rapaport Diamond Report, the primary source today of diamond price and market information. In 1980, he created RapNet - The Rapaport Network, the first and world's largest electronic diamond trading network, providing daily diamond listings of 550,000 diamonds worth over $4.5 billion dollars, with 3,900 members of the diamond trade in 70 countries.  Can We Really Rely On A Continuous Supply Of Diamonds Any More...     It's getting much harder today to find diamonds in a range of sizes and qualities. What is the future of diamond production and availability. Howard Coopersmith is a Registered Professional Geologist with over 35 years of experience in diamond deposits, project evaluation, due diligence, feasibility, development and mining. His work has gained the recognition as one of the world's most respected diamond mining expert. So Why Are Heated Diamonds HOT...    For most of the 20th century, diamond "treatments" were superficial and easy to spot. By the end of the 20th century, gemology was having a hard time keeping up with technology. The gemological labs did catch up but now let's fast forward to 2012, to expert panelist Sonny Pope, CEO, Suncrest Diamonds. He has been actively involved in the high pressure, high temperature field for twenty-five years, innovating and perfecting the process.  And Will Fancy Color Diamonds Some Day Outnumber the Colorless...     Satisfying the demand for color diamonds might prove possible with atechnology created by Jay Neogi, the Co-founder of Serenity Technologies that uses an ion induction color treatment to any natural or synthetic diamonds. Some have called it coating. Serenity states that their diamonds are stable under all normal use conditions including elevated temperatures, sonication baths and dilute acids/caustics used during jewelry setting, rhodium plating, repair and cleaning operations. Will My Blue Diamond Ring Also Be My Supercomputer...    There are several ways to grow a diamond, from HPHT to CVD, and there aremany different types of growers. Labs are perfecting the science of diamondgrowth for applications that tend far beyond the gem and jewelry industries. Founder of Apollo Diamonds, Dr. Robert C. Linares is a co-developer of CVD Technology. His research allows electronics and optics technology to move beyond the limitations of silicon based devices. Tell Me That You Can Tell The Difference.....      Today the sophisticated grading labs can distinguish between natural and synthetic diamonds, and natural and treated color. But can all labs do it effectively? Dr. James Shigley is a Distinguished Research Fellow at the Gemological Institute of America. He continues to advance GIA's gem research program to support the jewelry trade to meet the challenges of gem identification of natural, synthetic, and treated diamonds. REGISTER HERE http://accreditedgemologists.org/2012LasVegas/index.php EARLY REGISTRATION DEADLINE EXTENDED TO May 15th  AGA & Gem-A Members ONLY: $50  Non-Members ONLY: $75 Register after May 15th AGA & Gem-A Members: $75 Non-Members: $100 You may register at the door. However, we are unable to guarantee you a seat.  The Mirage - "Jamaica Room"  3400 S. Las Vegas Blvd.,  Las Vegas, NV 89109 1-702-791-7111 AGA thanks its sponsors:   JIBNA - Jewelry Insurance Brokerage of North America GLDA Vegas Show   ===========================  The Accredited Gemologists Association is an independent, international, nonprofit organization dedicated to: Gemological Education & Research Identification & Evaluation of Gem Materials Development of Professional Standards of Analysis, Practice & Ethics

Antonio C. Bonanno Award for Excellence in Gemology

Call for Nominations for the Antonio C. Bonanno Award for Excellence in Gemology

The Accredited Gemologists Association is calling for nominations for The Antonio C. Bonanno Award for Excellence in Gemology. Named in honor of its founding father for his many contributions to the gemological field and his work to establish and maintain high professional standards, past recipients of this prestigious award include: this Dr. Henry Hanni of Switzerland; Alan Hodgkinson and Alan Jobbins of the United Kingdom; CR Beesley, Robert Crowningshield, John Koivula, Antoinette Matlins, Shane McClure, Jim Shigley, and Chris Smith of the United States. The award consists of a specially commissioned bronze plaque, along with a specially commissioned medallion and check for $2,000.

Winners are announced each year in Tucson, Arizona, at a Gala Awards Ceremony and Dinner-Dance held at the conclusion of the AGA Gemological Conference. This year’s conference and award ceremony will be held on February 3, 2010, during the Tucson International Gem Fair.

The sole requirement for this award, which is international in scope, is that the candidate must have made a significant contribution to the field of gemology, or defended and upheld gemological standards in a way that has significantly benefited the gem and jewelry community. Accomplishments can be in the field of education, research, instrumentation, or the discovery of innovative techniques or practices that can be applied to gemological procedures or standards.

To nominate someone for the Antonio C. Bonanno Award for Excellence in Gemology, please write a brief background statement (200 words or less) about the candidate and why you think this award is merited.

AGA submission form and details on their site.