Tag Archives: Canadian Gemmological Association

Canadian students honoured in inaugural design contest October 10, 2018 Four Canadian jewellery students will have something to celebrate when the Canadian Gemmological Association’s Gem Conference kicks off later this month. + Read More

Alan Hodgkinson wins first CGA Diamond Award September 14, 2018 A winner has been named for the Canadian Gemmological Association’s (CGA’s) first-ever Diamond Award. + Read More

Speakers named for CGA anniversary conference August 22, 2018 The Canadian Gemmological Association has announced the headline speakers for its 60th anniversary conference: Lily Vongwattanakit of Van Cleef & Arpels and Simon O’Brien of De Beers. + Read More

CGA to celebrate 60 years at fall conference June 19, 2018 The Canadian Gemmological Association will mark a milestone this year at its annual Gem Conference. + Read More

Diamond identification course coming to Toronto May 7, 2018 This summer, the Canadian Gemmological Association is offering a new class that will help gemmologists determine whether their diamonds are the real deal. + Read More

New award honours gemmological excellence February 27, 2018 CGA has issued a call for nominations for its inaugural Diamond Award, which is intended to celebrate significant contributions to gemmology. + Read More

CGA launches design contest for emerging jewellery artists January 24, 2018 Canada’s newest jewellery designers can test their skills with the first annual Emerging Artist Jewellery Design Competition from the Canadian Gemmological Association (CGA). + Read More

CGA Conference 2017: A meeting of the minds October 24, 2017 October 20 marked the beginning of this year’s Canadian Gemmological Association (CGA) Conference. Experts from across Canada and the world convened at Toronto’s National Club for a cocktail reception, sharing food, drinks, and knowledge. + Read More

Polishing gem knowledge at Toronto CGA Conference October 11, 2017 The Canadian Gemmological Association (CGA) Conference comes to Toronto from October 20 to 22, bringing with it a plethora of opportunities to mingle and learn. + Read More

Experts debate colour nomenclature at Canadian Gem Conference October 20, 2015 The value of gemstones is partially influenced by the name of their colour. + Read More