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The National Association of Jewellers sponsor The Gem-A Conference 2022

10 Aug 2022

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The National Association of Jewellers (NAJ), the trade association for the whole UK jewellery trade, has partnered with the Gemmological Association of Great Britain for their annual conference. The November event will welcome back in-person attendees for the first time since 2019 as it moves to a new venue.

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NAJ Chair, Heather Callaway FIRV FGA DGA AMAE, explains,

"We are delighted to sponsor the 2022 Gem-A Conference. The NAJ and Gem-A have a history of close collaboration, and we are excited to continue this partnership. Indeed, many members and Fellows of the Institute of Registered Valuers benefited from the programmes and events put in place by the Gem-A on their journey to become the valuers they are today.

"I do encourage current and future valuers, as well as other NAJ members, to register for the Conference and benefit from the international experts sharing their knowledge. This year's conference promises a fantastic learning opportunity for not just gemmologists but also the wider industry."

About the event

On the 6th of November at London's County Hall, this year's Gem-A Conference includes international speakers, workshops and networking opportunities for the whole gemmology trade.

Included within the programme of speakers are:

  • David Fisher - Current Challenges for the Gemmologist in Identifying Treated and Laboratory-Grown Diamonds
  • Federico Pezzotta - An Update about Paraiba and other Gem-Tourmaline Varieties from Mavuco, Mozambique
  • Dr Albert Hans Gilg - Analysis of Gemstones in Late Medieval Crowns in Europe
  • Lisa Levinson - Consumer Attitudes Towards Natural Diamonds
  • Richard Drucker - Market Update from the Gemguide
  • Richard Hughes - Jade: China's Gift to the World
  • Robert Weldon - The Travels and Travails of a Gemmological Photojournalist

Representatives from the Institute of Registered Valuers will be on hand to help interested attendees learn more about getting into valuing and the wider trade.

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Source: National Association of Jewellers