Press Releases
Keep up-to-date with everything happening in the Association with Gem-A press releases. Whether you're a member of the public, an interested member, student or associate, or you're seeking articles for a publication or news source, our Press Release section is regularly updated with all our news stories, as they're released.
PRESS RELEASES 2023
Gem-A Spotlights Demantoid, Spinel and C...
Respected scientific resource for Gem-A Members is now available in print and online to facilitate continued professional development for gemmology community. Press Release: January 9, 2023 Gem-A, London, United Kingdom The Gemmological Association...
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Last chance to register for the Gem-A Co...
Press Release: October 12, 2022 Gem-A, London, United Kingdom The Gemmological Association of Great Britain (Gem-A) is preparing to welcome gemmology professionals, jewellers, retailers, and scientists to London on Sunday, November 6...
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Gem-A Launches Latest Edition of The Jou...
This quarter’s respected scientific resource for Gem-A Members and professional gemmologists is now available in print and online. Press Release: October 3, 2022 Gem-A, London, United Kingdom The Gemmological Association of Great Britain...
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Gem-A Collaborates with International In...
IIG has secured the exclusive rights to sell Gem-A’s online-only beginner’s level gemmology course across the Indian market. Press Release: June 2022 Gem-A, London, United Kingdom The Gemmological Association of Great Britain (Gem-A)...
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Gem-A Spotlights Gemstone Research with ...
This quarter’s respected scientific resource for Gem-A Members and professional gemmologists is now available in print and online. Press Release: June 14, 2022 Gem-A, London, United Kingdom The Gemmological Association of Great Britain...
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Gem-A Launches Debut Online-Only Entry-L...
GemIntro builds on the Association’s world-renowned educational offering by providing a thorough introduction to the world of gemstones. Press Release: 13 April 2022 The Gemmological Association of Great Britain, Gem-A, has expanded...
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Gem-A releases the latest Journal of Gem...
Press Release: 28 March 2022 Gem-A, London, United Kingdom Gem-A releases the latest Journal of Gemmology. This quarter’s respected journal from the world’s longest-established provider of gemmological education now available. The Gemmological Association of...
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PRESS RELEASES 2020
Gem-A Hosts Debut ‘Virtual Annual Genera...
PRESS RELEASE: December 2020 Gem-A (the Gemmological Association of Great Britain) hosted its first virtual annual general meeting (AGM) on December 16, 2020, giving international Members the opportunity to discuss what...
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DANAT to offer Gemmology Courses in Bahr...
PRESS RELEASE: July 2020 DANAT, the Bahrain Institute for Pearls and Gemstones, has signed an agreement with Gem-A (The Gemmological Association of Great Britain), becoming the first Gem-A Accredited Teaching Centre...
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Gem-A London to host all upcoming course...
PRESS RELEASE: June 2020 Gem-A, the Gemmological Association of Great Britain, has announced plans to host all its upcoming educational courses in an online-only format until February 2021. The world’s longest serving...
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UPDATE: Gem-A London temporary closure
A letter from the Gem-A CEO Dear Gem-A Community, All of us here at Gem-A London join me in sending you best wishes. We hope that you are staying well during this...
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Gem-A Postpones Annual Conference until ...
Gem-A delays annual Conference to focus on exciting internal projects that will benefit Members and students in 2020 and beyond. Press release: 28 February 2020 Leading gemmology education provider and membership body...
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Newly established Gem-A USA looks to the...
Press Release: 4 February 2020 Gem-A USA (a recently formed Public Charity 501(c)3 entity providing gemmological education in the United States) has received an important donation of nearly 7,000 gemstones. This extensive...
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Gem-A’s The Journal of Gemmology accepte...
Gem-A’s scientific journal and flagship publication acknowledged as leader in publishing gemmological research. Press Release: 9 September 2019 Leading gemmology education provider, Gem-A (the Gemmological Association of Great Britain) is pleased to...
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BCU School of Jewellery student wins Gem...
The Gem-A Gem Empathy Award, in association with IJL, is presented for the best use of a precious coral cabochon. The winning design, Trawling by Bingjie Zhao, and the 12.9ct...
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Gem-A to share world-renowned gemmologic...
New non-profit company to form collaborative partnerships with Accredited Teaching Centres across the United States Press Release: February 2019 Gem-A (the Gemmological Association of Great Britain) has established an...
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Gem-A Welcomes Jewelry Television (JTV) ...
The leading American retailer continues long-term relationship with the world’s longest established provider of gem and jewellery education. NEW! Gem-A Conference app available for the first time Press Release: October 2018...
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World-Renowned Jewellery Artist, Wallace...
The Hong Kong-based jewellery artist will showcase his innovations on the opening day of the Gem-A Conference in November. Press Release: August 2018 Gem-A (the Gemmological Association of Great Britain)...
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Gem Empathy Award Returns for IJL 2018 w...
Hosted with IJL exhibitor, Gem-A, the competition gives exhibitors the chance to win a beautiful gemstone by world-renowned cutter, John Dyer. International Jewellery London (IJL) is pleased to announce the return...
Read more...An Endowed Chair in Gemology: First of i...
The RealReal, the leading authenticated luxury consignment company, today announced a first-of-its-kind collaboration with the University of Arizona to create a new degree program for gemology. The RealReal is funding...
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Gem-A revives historic ties with Canadia...
Gem-A (The Gemmological Association of Great Britain) has renewed its historic partnership with the Canadian Gemmological Association (CGA) to offer students and graduates at both institutions the very best in...
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Gemfields confirmed as sponsors of the 2...
Gem-A (The Gemmological Association of Great Britain) has announced that leading supplier of responsibly sourced coloured gemstones, Gemfields, has signed up as Silver Sponsor of the Gem-A Conference and as...
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Jewelry Television (JTV) confirmed as Pl...
Gem-A are pleased to announce that Jewelry Television (JTV) have signed up as Platinum Sponsors of the 2016 Gem-A Conference. One of the leading retailers of jewellery and gemstones in...
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Susan Blackler wins 2016 Gem Empathy Awa...
Gem-A are delighted to announce that Susan Blackler, of Sonkai Ltd., is the winner of Gem-A's newly-revamped Gem Empathy Award 2016, with her design titled ‘Supernova’. In previous years the award...
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Welcome to the new Gem-A website
I am very excited to announce the launch of the new Gem-A website. The new site delivers vast improvements on our previous one, and, as we become fully live and...
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Summer edition of The Journal of Gemmolo...
The Gemmological Association of Great Britain (Gem-A) has released the latest issue of its academic publication, The Journal of Gemmology, in collaboration with the Swiss Gemmological Institute SSEF, with the...
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Gem-A appoint new CEO
The Gemmological Association of Great Britain (Gem-A) has announced the appointment of Alan Hart FGA DGA as the Association’s new CEO.
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Gem-A relaunch Gem Empathy Award for IJL...
Gem-A are pleased to announce the relaunch of the Gem Empathy Award, in partnership with International Jewellery London (IJL). The award, open to all those exhibiting in the Design Gallery...
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The Journal of Gemmology joins Thomson R...
The Gemmological Association of Great Britain (Gem-A) is pleased to announce that its flagship publication, The Journal of Gemmology, has been accepted for indexing in Thomson Reuters’ new Emerging Sources Citation...
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Gem-A announce Council election results
The Gemmological Association of Great Britain (Gem-A) has announced the results of its hotly contested election for seats on the Association’s Council, following a vote held at a reconvened AGM...
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Marina Jacob Design named as Gem-A Gem E...
The Gemmological Association of Great Britain (Gem-A) has announced the winner of this year’s Gem Empathy Award as Marina Jacob Design. The Frankfurt-based designer, and manufacturer of fine diamond and...
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Gem-A releases the latest Journal of Gem...
The Gemmological Association of Great Britain (Gem-A) has released the latest issue of its academic publication, The Journal of Gemmology, in collaboration with the Swiss Gemmological Institute SSEF and with...
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TH March releases statement for Gem-A Me...
Following the devastating raid at the Hatton Garden Safe Deposit Ltd during Easter weekend, leading UK jewellery trade and personal jewellery insurance broker T H March, has moved to reassure...
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Gem-A celebrate new CSR course
The Gemmological Association of Great Britain (Gem-A) is inviting attendees of this year’s International Jewellery London (IJL) to a champagne reception on Sunday 31 August at stand J31, in celebration...
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P J Watson named Gem Empathy Award Winne...
The Gemmological Association of Great Britain (Gem-A) has announced the winner of this year’s Gem Empathy Award as P J Watson. The Hertfordshire-based designers, manufacturers and wholesalers of fine diamond...
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