About
Started in 1952 by a number of pioneering gemmologists from the Birmingham area, the Midlands Branch has always been one of Gem-A’s most active branches. Having celebrated its 70th anniversary in 2022, the branch is still extremely active throughout the year, with a number of events and social gatherings taking place in Birmingham each month.
CHAIR
Craig O’Donnell BA FGA
Head Valuer, Birmingham Assay Office
Craig is head valuer at the Birmingham Assay Office, where he has worked as a jewellery valuer for the last 25 years.
For 10 years he has also been Curator of the Offices’ extensive silver collection. His responsibilities include training up the next generation of professional jewellery valuers as well as giving talks and practical workshops on valuing, antique jewellery and silver related topics as well as expert witness work.
He has a personal passion for the Arts and Crafts Movement and has a personal library of over 3500 books on jewellery, gemmology and silverware. Craig has proudly been Chairman of the Midlands Gem-A for the last four years.
Craig O’Donnell
Committee Members
DEPUTY CHAIR
Louise Ludlum-Snook FGA DGA
Honorary Secretary
Anne Bracey
Honorary Treasurer
Stephen Alabaster FGA DGA BA Cert.Ed
President
Gwyn Green FGA DGA
