AGTA GTC Laboratory Update
November 28, 2007
AGTA GTC Seminar on Ruby & Sapphire Treatments Filling Fast
Following the success of their November 16th seminar in California, the AGTA GTC would like to remind everyone that their December 3rd seminar in New York is filling up fast. Designed to help dealers, jewelers and collectors keep pace with the latest ruby and sapphire treatment developments, this intense one-day seminar features
- Limited class size (maximum six participants)
- Hands-on sessions with actual gem samples
- Expert instruction from AGTA GTC gemologists
Sessions begin with a brief review of the major treatment technologies and the AGTA GTC's Gemstone Report nomenclature. These are followed by laboratory session where participant personally examine samples, concentrating on separation of untreated gems (NTE) from the following treated stones:
- Heat (TE)
- Flux healing (TE1 to TE5)
- Glass cavity filling (C1 to C3)
- Glass fracture filling (F1 to F3)
- Oils, dyes and irradiation
When and Where
- December 3 in New York at the AGTA GTC
Morning: 9:30 am to 12:30 pm; Lunch: 1 hour; Afternoon: 1:30 to 4:30 pm - Cost: $800 per person
To register, or if you are interested in participating in future seminars, please contact Dr. Lore Kiefert at 212-752-1717 or email at lkiefert@agta-gtc.org. Special arrangements can be made for groups of 6 participants.
What others have said... "Education is the best weapon against fraud. This class is a must for any gem dealer who wants to know what he or she is buying." Barbara Lawrence |
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Left to right: Cindy Wolfsohn, Thomas Edwards, Teri Newman Brossmer, the AGTA GTC's Richard Hughes, Courtney Balzan and Charles Carmona view images of treated corundums as a prelude to lab work during the recent November 16th seminar in Carlsbad, CA. |
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Richard Hughes (center right) discusses the finer points of the spectroscope with Courtney Balzan (left) and Charles Carmona (far right) during the recent November seminar. |
