Setting the Standard for Excellence

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

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

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

When: Wednesday June 17, 2009 at 6:30 P.M.
            (Note the early start time!)

Where: 1767 Avenue Rd. Toronto

Topic: Pot-Luck Social

Please contact the office to let Gayle know what you're bringing.

The 2009 version of the point-of-sale Professional Gemmologist decals have been mailed along with the Spring edition of The Canadian Gemmologist. This year we have both English and French versions of the decals.

The static cling decals can be applied to any glass surface. The decal must first be removed from its paper backing and is applied by firmly pressing the image side to the inside of a glass door or the inside of a glass display case. The decal will stick best if firm pressure is applied to the entire backside surface of the decal - this can be done with your fingers or by using a straight edge or  ruler.

Visit the Classified Ads section on the website to see the latest employment opportunities for gemmologists as well as a posting for a volunteer website administrator.

Registered members of the website may add their own classifed ads and weblinks. Contact the CGA office to find out how.

View pictures of the Canadian Gemmological Association's booth at the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada trade show.

For more information on PDAC 2009, please click here.

Registration deadlines and examination dates have been posted for the CGA professional exams and the Gem-A exams.

Course dates have also been posted for the Pre-Exam Practical Lab. This week long course is essential for distance study students and useful for those in-class students wishing extra practice with the CGA instruments and stone collection.

Please visit Examinations for all of the details.

Register now for the next session of Coloured Gemstone Grading and Valuation. 

This advanced three-day workshop will benefit gem trade professionals, gemmology students and enthusiasts alike.

Students will learn the skills to accurately grade and value coloured gemstones. Emphasis on hands-on practice with a variety of gems of different quality will provide students with the knowledge to become confident buyers and sellers in the rapidly growing coloured stone market.

This course is taught by Helmut Koenig, FCGmA. For a brief bio on Mr. Koenig, please visit our Instructors, Staff and Volunteers page.

For more information about the course, or to register, please contact Mr. Koenig at 416 317 2480 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it