GIA Announces Seminars at Hong Kong Jewellery & Gem Fair
Two GemFests and lab take-in, September 11-17
Two of GIA’s recognized gem experts will offer their expertise during the Hong Kong Jewellery & Gem Fair, Sept. 11-17. The two GIA GemFests, which are free and open to the public, supplement GIA’s lab take-in services and other offerings during the show.
Dr. Wuyi Wang, GIA’s director of Research and Development, will discuss the identification of Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) gem quality diamonds on
Sept. 11. Robert Weldon, GIA’s manager of Photography and Visual Communications, will discuss his renowned methods of photographing gems and jewelry on
Sept. 14.
Identification of CVD Synthetic Gem Diamonds with Dr. Wuyi Wang
Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2-3:30 p.m. at the AsiaWorld Expo, Rm 201A
Separating CVD-produced gem quality diamonds from natural diamonds remains an important issue. Wang will review the recent developments seen by the GIA laboratories in CVD diamonds produced for the jewelry market and the technologies and techniques GIA uses to identify this gem material.
With more than 20 years of expertise in diamond geochemistry and the treatments of diamond and other gem material, Wang holds a doctorate in geology from the University of Tsukuba in Japan and a bachelor’s degree in geology from Beijing University in China. He is widely published in gemological and geological publications, and has been recognized with numerous honors, including the Richard T. Liddicoat and American Gem Society awards, as well as the Dr. Edward J. Gübelin Most Valuable Article Award from G&G.
Photography & Photoshop™ of Gems and Jewelry with Robert Weldon
Saturday, Sept. 14, 8:30-10:30 a.m. at the Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Center, Rm S421
Weldon will review critical techniques and tips for effective gemological photography. He will discuss proper lighting for gemstones and jewelry, and how to use depth of field and select the right backgrounds. He will also reveal three tips for post-photographic workflow in Adobe Photoshop™ for accurate, stunning portrayals of minerals, gemstones and jewelry.
Weldon is a GIA Graduate Gemologist, journalist and photographer. His passion and talent have led him on gem research excursions and speaking engagements across the globe including Brazil, Columbia, China, Kenya and Tanzania. Weldon’s works have been chronicled in GIA’s scientific quarterly journal, Gems & Gemology, and various other gem and jewelry trade publications.
GIA at the AsiaWorld Expo, Hong Kong
Wednesday – Sunday, Sept. 11-15 at Booth 3J00
Institute representatives will be at Booth 3J00 from Sept. 11-15 to answer questions about GIA education, instruments, laboratory services and the GIA Retailer Program. The laboratory will take-in diamonds up to 9.99 carats and colored stones Sept. 11-14 from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 2:30-4:30 p.m. On Sept. 15, the lab will take-in colored stones only from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 2:30-4:30 p.m.
GIA at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center
Friday – Tuesday, Sept. 13-17 at Booth 3M059, 3M061
Institute representatives will be at Booth 3M059, 3M061 from Sept. 13-17 to answer questions about GIA education, instruments, laboratory services and the GIA Retailer Program. The laboratory will take-in colored stonesSept. 13-17 from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 2:30-4:30 p.m.
Redeem GIA GemPasses or purchase a GIA GemPassbook™ for special rates on GIA colored stone services at the show. For more details, call GIA’s Hong Kong laboratory at +852-3166-7000 or visit www.giathai.net.
About GIA
An independent nonprofit organization, GIA (Gemological Institute of America), established in 1931, is recognized as the world’s foremost authority in gemology. GIA invented the famous 4Cs of Color, Cut, Clarity and Carat Weight in the early 1950s and in 1953, created the International Diamond Grading System™ which, today, is recognized by virtually every professional jeweler in the world.
Through research, education, gemological laboratory services, and instrument development, the Institute is dedicated to ensuring the public trust in gems and jewelry by upholding the highest standards of integrity, academics, science, and professionalism. Visit www.gia.edu.
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