Gem-A

British Hallmarking Council appoints three new members

The Secretary of State for Business and Trade has appointed Kerry Gregory, Sally Leonard and Frederick Toye as the three new members to the British Hallmarking Council from January 2025 for a period of three years. They will work with the chair Noel Hunter, OBE and existing members of council…

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Gem-A CEO steps down

The board and trustees of the Gemmological Association of Great Britain (Gem-A) has announced that Alan Hart has decided to step down as chief executive officer. The board of directors has unanimously accepted Hart’s resignation after eight years of leadership. It has also assured students and members of Gem-A that…

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Opsydia appoints new sales and marketing director

Diamond and gemstone security and traceability specialist Opsydia has announced the appointment of Jacqui Larsson to the position of sales and marketing director, effective immediately. As a London Diamond Bourse council member and a fellow of the Gemmological Association of Great Britain (Gem-A), Larsson brings to Opsydia nearly two decades…

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Gem-A appoints new council members and reappoints president

The Gemmological Association of Great Britain (Gem-A) has appointed Kate Flitcroft FGA, Maggie Campbell Pedersen FGA, and Pia Tonna as members of the board and has reappointed Richard Drucker FGA as its president, following its annual general meeting. Members were invited to vote on key ‘ordinary resolutions’ ahead of time…

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Gem-A warns of scam products as false credentials circulate

Gem-A, the Gemmological Association of Great Britain, has issued a warning to its members, the gemstone trade and the wider public about an ongoing issue with fraudulent jewellery parcels, which are being distributed bearing fake Gem-A credentials and logos. Individuals receiving these parcels are from geographically diverse areas, including the…

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Gem-A partners with IIG for gemmology course

The Gemmological Association of Great Britain (Gem-A) has partnered with the International Institute of Gemology (IIG) to share its new beginner’s level gemmology course with the Indian market.  IIG has been granted an licence to sell GemIntro across the market and promote the course as part of its educational offering…

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Gem-A launches first entry-level online gemmology qualification

The Gemmological Association of Great Britain (Gem-A) has expanded its portfolio of gemmology qualifications with the launch of an online-only, entry-level course – GemIntro. GemIntro is a new beginner’s level course aimed to make gemmology education more accessible and professionalise wider, trade-related disciplines with “accurate, science-based knowledge”. GemIntro incorporates 11…

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Gem-A Instruments partners with Gemometrics AB

Gem-A Instruments has announced it is entering into an official distributor agreement with Gemometrics AB, innovators of the gemmological screening tool GemPen. The new screening device utilises full spectrum Xenon ultraviolet (UV) light technology with a unique combination of wavelengths and filters. Once the device is turned on and directed…

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Hatton Garden BID announces ‘first ever’ job fair

Hatton Garden BID has announced its first ever job fair, aimed at those looking to kickstart a jewellery career or want to find out more about opportunities in the creative industries. From 10am to 3pm on Friday 5 April, local businesses will gather in The Hatton to share information and…

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Gem-A expands into the US

The Gemmological Association of Great Britain (Gem-A) has established an independent, non-profit entity in the United States, designed to facilitate gemmological education in the “strategically important market”. Gem-A USA will provide the same Gemmology and Diamond Diploma courses as it does in the UK. It also announced that JTV (Jewelry…

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