CIBJO president Gaetano Cavalieri has been a named an honorary fellow of the Gemmological Association of Great Britain (Gem-A).
“Gaetano has been a significant figure in shaping the industry over the last 10 years, obtaining United Nations recognition of CIBJO and its associated bodies, and ensuring the voice of the jewellery industry is represented on the world stage,” said James Riley, Gem-A’s chief executive officer (CEO).
“Gem-A is delighted to be able to award Gaetano an honorary fellowship in light of his efforts on behalf of both the association and the wider industry. The work he has done on issues of ethics and social responsibility is unparalleled and we’re certain his continued work will only strengthen the industry and leave a lasting legacy we can all be proud of.”
Gem-A president Harry Levy presented the award during the association’s graduation ceremony at Goldsmith’s Hall in London earlier this month.
With its goal of advancing the science and practice of gemmology though education and training, Gem-A bills itself as the world’s longest established provider of gem and jewellery education, with its gemmology diploma being a direct descendant of the gem course proposed for the United Kingdom jewellery trade in 1908.
Today the organization provides courses in gemmology and diamond grading in 25 countries around the world, and also produces two trade publications, Gems & Jewellery and The Journal of Gemmology.
