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GIA Education<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n
All classes and seminars will be held at the Tucson Convention Center.<\/span><\/div>\n

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Gem Identification Lab class<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n
Required for G.G. and Graduate Colored Stones diploma programs<\/span><\/em><\/div>\n
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Feb. 1-5, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.<\/span><\/div>\n
Gila Room<\/span><\/div>\n
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Learn the same time-tested procedures and identification skills used by GIA\u2019s renowned gemological experts. Gain confidence using a microscope, refractometer, polariscope, dichroscope, spectroscope, and loupe to identify natural gemstones, imitations, and synthetics. You\u2019ll get expert demonstrations and coaching in quick, effective testing procedures, with plenty of hands-on practice. Students must pass a five-stone practical test to complete the class.<\/span><\/div>\n
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Credential earned:<\/span><\/strong> GIA Letter of Completion<\/span><\/div>\n
Tuition:<\/span><\/strong> $1,350 plus a $45 book fee<\/span><\/div>\n

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Pearls<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n
Feb. 6, 9-11 a.m.<\/span><\/div>\n
Gila Room<\/span><\/div>\n
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Learn about the quality factors involved in classifying cultured and natural pearls and the grading methodology used by the GIA Laboratory. Participants will have the opportunity to grade cultured pearls according to GIA\u2019s 7 Pearl Value Factors\u2122.<\/span><\/div>\n
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Credential earned:<\/span><\/strong> Letter of Attendance<\/span><\/div>\n
Tuition:<\/span><\/strong> $145<\/span><\/div>\n

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Gemstone Treatment Update<\/span><\/strong> <\/span> <\/span><\/em><\/div>\n
(Previous gemological training or experience recommended)<\/span><\/em><\/div>\n
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Feb. 6, 1-3 p.m.<\/span><\/div>\n
Gila Room<\/span><\/div>\n
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Gain deeper insight into the major gemstone treatments found in the marketplace today and discover how to detect them. You\u2019ll also enhance your identification skills with hands-on practice using a microscope.<\/span><\/div>\n
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Credential earned:<\/span><\/strong> Letter of Attendance<\/span><\/div>\n
Tuition:<\/span><\/strong> $145<\/span><\/div>\n

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Free Seminars<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n

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From the Andes to the Pantanal \u2013 The Story of Bolivia\u2019s Ametrine<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n
Feb. 4, 1-2 p.m.<\/span><\/div>\n
Greenlee Room<\/span><\/div>\n
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GIA photojournalist Robert Weldon and GIA videographer Pedro Padua traveled through Bolivia to document the story of ametrine and the Anah\u00ed mine. Join them on a journey from Bolivia\u2019s highest peaks to the mine along the banks of the Pantanal.<\/span><\/div>\n

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Books for Gem Lovers<\/span><\/strong> <\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/em><\/span><\/div>\n
Feb. 4, 1-2 p.m.<\/span><\/div>\n
Mohave Room<\/span><\/div>\n
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Authors of recent gem books discuss their works.<\/span><\/div>\n
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GIA Research Update<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n
Feb. 6, 9-10 a.m.<\/span><\/div>\n
Mohave Room<\/span><\/div>\n
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Take this chance to meet a GIA researcher who will answer questions and review the very latest developments in gem treatments, synthetics, identification, and other topics of interest.<\/span><\/div>\n
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