Setting the Standard for Excellence

Welcome to the Canadian Gemmological Association, Canada's professional organization for the practice of gemmology. This website contains information about our organization, including information on membership, products, meeting times, annual Gem Conferences and more.

We also offer the Canadian Professional Gemmology Course which leads to the internationally recognized Diploma in Gemmology and Fellowship (FCGmA) in the Canadian Gemmological Association.

Books, literature and a full range of gemmology equipment.

Loose Gemstones

General Interest

Courses for persons who want to learn more about gems without undertaking professional training.

Advanced Courses

The CGA's advanced courses are designed for trade professionals who have a professional gemmology diploma or are current gemmology students.

Professional Courses

CGA offers the Canadian Professional Gemmology Course which leads to the internationally recognized Diploma in Gemmology and Fellowship (FCGmA).

Please contact us by phone, fax or e-mail at:

Phone: 1-877-244-3090 (toll free) or 416-785-0962 -
Mon thru Fri, 9:00am to 5:00pm Eastern Time Zone

Fax: 416-785-9043

e-mail: info@canadiangemmological.com

Mailing Address:
Canadian Gemmological Association
1767 Avenue Road
Toronto, Ontario M5M 3Y8

Trivia Night Teaser

Test your knowledge of gems and gem trivia by trying our interactive quiz.
Thank you to Gem Trivia Night Quizmaster and former Director of Education, Anita Beardwood for contributing the questions.

Go to Online Quiz

May Monthly Meeting - UPDATE

PROGRAM CHANGE!

Richard Drucker, President of Gemworld International and publisher of The Guide will speak about researching gem prices at our May monthly meeting.

When: May 21, 2008 at 7:30 P.M.

Where: 1767 Avenue Rd. Toronto, ON

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Understanding Diamond and Gem Pricing

Statistical Analysis of Diamond and Gem Prices

Conference Chair, Anita Beardwood is pleased to announce Richard Drucker's topic for the 2008 Gem Conference and Graduation. Gem trade professionals will know Mr. Drucker best as publisher of the GemGuide and president of Gemworld International.

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Second Pre-Exam Lab Course Added

As a result of high demand for the five day pre-exam lab course, we have added a second session. This preparatory class is designed to give students extra practice time with the gemmological instruments in advance of the CGA practical examinations in June.

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CGA 50th Anniversary Contest

First Prize: Fully paid registration for the CGA's 50th Anniversary Conference and Graduation

Entry Deadline: Entries must be received at the CGA office no later than August 1, 2008

Submissions: Written (Essay, Poetry - maximum 2000 words), Art work, Images

Sponsor: Debra Sawatzky and djsapprasials.com

Topic: This is a competition to record the past and present of the Canadian jewellery industry and to project the future.

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New On-Line Membership Renewals

Did you know it is now possible to renew your 2008 membership on-line?

Fellows, Associate and General members may now pay their 2008 dues using the online store. Simply select FCGmA Renewal from the membership category, add the option to your cart and check out. Please note that the address that you provide when you check out will be the address that we will send all future correspondence to, including your quarterly edition of The Canadian Gemmologist.

If you have any questions please use the 'contact us' feature or call Gayle Shepherd at the CGA Office.

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