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Accelerated Professional Gemmology | Toronto | August 31 to December 16, 2026 Become a qualified gemmologist in just 4 months. This is the most efficient option for those needing to […]
General Interest | Understanding Diamond Imitations | Toronto | September 12 and 13, 2026 | 9:30am-3:00pm This 10-hour (2 day)course will help the student to recognize the physical and optical […]
Highland Hall U of T Scarorough Campus 1265 Military TrailToronto, ON The CGA will have a table at this show. Please come and look for us there.
Professional Program | Gemmology Basics | Toronto | Sep 14 to May 10, 2026 With this part-time option, the full professional gemmology program is divided into two parts - Gemmology […]
Professional Gemmology | Toronto | September 15, 2026 to May 13, 2027 With this part-time option, the full professional gemmology program is divided into two parts - Gemmology Basics and […]
Year Long Part-Time Gemmology Program | Vancouver | September 15, 2026 to June 12, 2027 With this part-time option, the full professional gemmology program is offered as a part-time program […]
General Interest | Intro to Gem Identification | Toronto | September 19 and 20, 2026 | 9:30am-3:00pm This 10-hour, 2-day, hands-on course, focuses on gem identification. Building on the visual […]
General Interest | Talking Pearls | Toronto | September 26, 2026 This 5-hour course delves into the enchanting beauty of pearls—their subtle glow, timeless appeal, and natural mystique. As June’s […]
Ancaster Fairground630 Trinity Road, Ancaster, ON L0R 1R0 (corner of Hwy 52 & Hwy 53) This relatively new show was first held in 2009 and features not just gem and […]
General Interest | Talking Opals | Toronto | October 3, 2026 This 5-hour course explores the luminous world of opals, their mesmerizing play-of-color and timeless allure. As October’s birthstone and […]
General Interest | Pearl and Bead Stringing | Toronto | October 17, 2026 | 9:30am-3:00pm Historically, pearls have been symbols of wealth, purity, and refinement, often adorning crowns and jewellery […]
General Interest | Gem Appreciation | Toronto | October 24, 2026 This 5-hour course explores the nature of gemstones and their timeless allure, and investigates why it’s more important than […]