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AGTA GTC Laboratory Update
November 28, 2007

AGTA GTC Seminar on Ruby & Sapphire Treatments Filling Fast

Following the success of their November 16th seminar in California, the AGTA GTC would like to remind everyone that their December 3rd seminar in New York is filling up fast. Designed to help dealers, jewelers and collectors keep pace with the latest ruby and sapphire treatment developments, this intense one-day seminar features

Sessions begin with a brief review of the major treatment technologies and the AGTA GTC's Gemstone Report nomenclature. These are followed by laboratory session where participant personally examine samples, concentrating on separation of untreated gems (NTE) from the following treated stones:

When and Where

To register, or if you are interested in participating in future seminars, please contact Dr. Lore Kiefert at 212-752-1717 or email at lkiefert@agta-gtc.org. Special arrangements can be made for groups of 6 participants.

 

What others have said...

"I recently participated in one of the greatest classes of my career on December 3, 2007. I learned a tremendous amount of useful information on corundum. Having attended seminars offered by other associations, I now know AGTA has the highest standards. I appreciate the honor of attending this class and look forward to more. Thank you!"

Deborah A. Villepigue
GG, RMV, MGJ, M-NAJA
The Jewelry Appraiser Inc.

"Education is the best weapon against fraud. This class is a must for any gem dealer who wants to know what he or she is buying."

Barbara Lawrence
President, Boston Gems and Findings, Inc.

 

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Left to right: Cindy Wolfsohn, Thomas Edwards, Teri Newman Brossmer, the AGTA GTC's Richard Hughes, Courtney Balzan and Charles Carmona view images of treated corundums as a prelude to lab work during the November 16, 2007 seminar in Carlsbad, CA.
 
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Richard Hughes (center right) discusses the finer points of the spectroscope with Courtney Balzan (left) and Charles Carmona (far right) during the November 16, 2007 seminar.