Press Release: Big interest in Advanced Workshop on Diamond Treatments – MGJ Conference Theme
March 22, 16
(Press Release) – Jean Claude Michelou new speaker at 2nd MGJC in Spain on “Traceability of Gems.”
Dr Gaetano Cavalieri, President of CIBJO, the World Jewellery Confederation, will open the Mediterranean Gemmological and Jewellery (MGJ) Conference, scheduled to take place May 7 to 9, 2016 at the Hotel Tryp Valencia Oceanic, in Valencia, Spain.
In his opening address Dr. Cavalieri will focus on the central conference theme. His talk titled "CIBJO Blue Books on treated and synthetic diamonds, delivering sustainable and responsible jewellery industry,” will address the efforts of the World Jewellery Confederation to develop strategies for accurate disclosure in order to protect consumer confidence.
Jean Claude Michelou (senior Adviser to the UNICRI United Nations) is a special new speaker on “Traceability of Gemstones - An Unavoidable Path”. It is clear that traceability will soon be mandatory, since Governments, Civil society, as well as luxury brand firms and consumers are requesting information about ethical practices and legal provenance, at the time that mining companies and investors are seeking improved protection of their investments.
This is the second annual MGJ conference, held each time in a different exotic location. This year’s conference is organised by CGL-GRS lab (Canada) and IGL lab (Greece) in cooperation with MLLOPIS lab (Spain) and NAJA (USA). Every year the conference has a central theme and this year’s will be diamond treatments.
The mission of the conference is to educate and help people understand the properties of diamonds, gems and jewellery, provide members of the industry with networking opportunities and information that is essential in the creation of a sustainable business. This year the format has been fine-tuned to optimise direct interaction between guest speakers and participants.
Major Sponsor of MGJ conference is GRS - Gemreserach Swisslab, Switzerland. GRS reports signed by Dr. A. Peretti have been referenced in catalogues of internationally most recognized gem auctions.
Media Sponsor of 2nd Mediterranean Gemmological and Jewellery Conference is IDEX magazine, Israel.
Four international experts will also present papers related to diamond treatments on May 8th.
Dr. David Fisher (De Beers Technologies): “Progress in the detection of diamond treatments.”
Dusan Simic (Analytical Gemmology & Jewellery): “HPHT post treatments of colourless diamonds.”
Sonny Pope (Suncrest Diamonds): “HPHT Processing-improving colour and value of diamonds.”
Mikko Åström (MAGI): “Practical applications of FTIR in a gemmological laboratory”
Other speakers will cover topics related to historic coloured gemstones and jewellery, pricing of rough and phenomenal gems. They include:
Dr. Alan Hart (British Museum): “The British Museum Natural History gem collection”
Lisa Elser (Customgems): “Roughing it - dos and don'ts of buying rough gemstones overseas”
Jeffery Bergman (Primagem): “Phenomenal prices - market value of phenomenal gems”
Rui Galopim de Carvalho (Independent Consultant): “Portuguese royal jewellery”
Supporters of MGJ Conference are JAW – Jewellery Appraisers of the World, UK, NAJA – National association of Jewelry Appraisers, USA, MAGI - M&A Gemmological Instruments, Finland / Italy and ICA - International Coloured Stone Association.
A round table discussion, moderated by John Chapman (Gemetrix), on “Diamond Treatments in 21st Century” will be held with leading experts in the production and identification of treated diamonds.
They will answer questions from the floor.
Two workshops will be offered, with gemmologists, appraisers and dealers receiving hands-on experience with 50 diamond samples:
One-day Diamond Workshop on “Grading and Screening of Natural and Synthetic Diamonds.” Instructors: Manuel Llopis Lopez (MLLOPIS), George Spyromilios (IGL) and Branko Deljanin (CGL-GRS). New high colour Moissanitie samples will also be tested.
One-day Advanced Diamond Workshop on “Using Standard and Advanced Instruments to Detect Natural, Synthetic and Treated Diamonds.” Instructors: Branko Deljanin (CGL-GRS) and George Spyromilios (IGL) on May 9th.
Due to high interest in testing new samples of treated and synthetic diamonds the May 9th workshop is now full. We have added an Extra Workshop Day on Friday May 6th for the Advanced Diamond Workshop. We will try to arrange spots on first come first serve basis so please contact us as soon as possible if you are interested in this workshop.
The MJG conference website is located at www.gemconference.com. It provides additional information about the speakers and their presentations, the venue, and an optional day tour of Valencia. The website for hotel booking at SPECIAL RATE for MGJ Conference participants is meetings.melia.com/en/gemconference.html
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