Golden Gate Chapter: Mine to Market: A Colored Gemstone Overview

Join the Golden Gate chapter for an update on the colored gemstone trade. The “Mine to Market” overview will be presented by GIA's Andy Lucas, manager of field gemology, and Dr. Tao Hsu, technical editor and research specialist for Gems & Gemology.

Lucas and Hsu will share first-hand experiences from their field gemology research expeditions to colored gemstone mines and centers in Brazil, Colombia, Mozambique and Sri Lanka, including an overview of each location and details on the gems actively mined from these sources. They will also discuss jewelry manufacturing and consumption in the growing economies of China and India.

Don't miss this education opportunity. You will learn about sourcing, production and the global demand for many colored gemstones from these gem-producing regions. Whether you are planning to be in Tucson or not, this evening will provide insight from GIA experts on the colored gemstone market.