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Presented by: Duncan Parker, Vice-President of the Canadian Gemmological Association and Vice-President of Dupuis Fine Jewellery Auctioneers FREE for CGA current paid 2025 members Non-Members: $25 About: Sometimes we find ourselves in a working environment where we have limitations in tools available. Perhaps we have to examine jewels in a bank vault, maybe meet a […]
Presented by: Duncan Parker, Vice-President of the Canadian Gemmological Association and Vice-President of Dupuis Fine Jewellery Auctioneers FREE for CGA current paid 2025 members Non-Members: $25 About: There’s a long history and a deep fascination with gems that show stars and cat’s eyes. There are a few gems that we regularly associate with chatoyancy and […]
Presented by: Duncan Parker, Vice-President of the Canadian Gemmological Association and Vice-President of Dupuis Fine Jewellery Auctioneers FREE for CGA current paid 2025 members Non-Members: $25 About: Throughout history, the world of gems and jewellery has attracted both admiration and deception. From ancient times to the present day, imitations, treated stones, and clever substitutions have […]
PRESENTED BY: Jean-Pierre Jutras FREE for CGA current paid 2025 members Non-Members: $25 TOPIC: Nephrite Jade: An update on basics, research and markets. Join Jean-Pierre Jutras as he gives us a an updated look at the Nephrite Jade world. Its formation, identification, new finds, synthetics/imitations and a look at current markets, including new information on […]
Presented by: Duncan Parker, Vice-President of the Canadian Gemmological Association and Vice-President of Dupuis Fine Jewellery Auctioneers FREE for CGA current paid 2025 members Non-Members: $25 About: Join us for a fascinating webinar exploring Victorian jewellery through a modern lens. As the nineteenth century ushered in industrialization, global trade, and a growing middle class, jewellery […]
Join Mr. Duncan Parker as he takes on the journey of Identifying The Period Of Jewels. Mr. Parker is currently vice-president of the CGA and is also vice-president of Dupuis Fine Jewellery Auctioneers.
It's been a tough few years in the natural diamond market - seriously challenged by synthetics, lower demand and shrinking supply. How will natural diamonds do when assailed from these diverse by crucial market forces. Together, they seem formidable and dominate our concerns for a stable market. I will talk about all of these factors […]