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, meeting times, annual Gem Conferences and more.
Books, literature and a full range of gemmology equipment.
CGA 50th Anniversary
Photographs of the 50th Anniversary
Gem Conference and Graduation are
available for purchase on the CGA
e-Store. CD's are and include your
choice of 2 high resolution electronic
reproductions.
General Interest
Courses for persons who want to learn more about gems without undertaking professional training.
For over 52 years, the CGA has offered professional gemmological training in Canada, preparing students to earn the internationally recognized Diploma in Gemmology, and Fellowship with the CGA (FCGmA). Learn More
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.
When: Wednesday February 15, 2012 at 7:30 P.M. Where: CGA Classroom, Lower Concourse, 55 Queen Street East, Toronto Topic: Tucson Gemshow Update
Presenter: Duncan Parker
All members and students are invited to attend this informative evening with an update from the Tucson Gemshows by CGA President Duncan Parker. Hear about what gems were highlighted this year at the show and what gemmological topic was in the hot seat this season! Join us for this evening of camaraderie and beat the February blahs while keeping up with the latest and greatest from Tucson!
Congratulations to our winners of our January monthly meeting 'Gem Trivia Night'! Jude and Paul beat out our other teams to reign victorious as Trivia Night Champs till next year when we look forward to another Gem Trivia Night with many new questions to stump and amuse you.
Coloured Gemstone Grading and Valuation Workshop Dates 2012
New dates have been set for the next Coloured Gemstone Grading and Valuation workshop taught by Helmut Koenig. The next sessions will be held February 24 to 26, 2012. For further information regarding the course and registration, visit our Advanced Courses page.
2012 Membership Renewal
A reminder to all members that your 2012 membership renewal is due before Monday January 30, 2012. Please mail or fax your membership renewal forms with payment to the CGA office to ensure that your membership does not lapse. Membership forms were sent out with with notice of our Annual General Meeting. Memberships can also be renewed in our Online Store (see top of page). Note: In order to use your FCGmA credential you must be a current member (CGA Constitution and By-Laws; Article 11.2.2)
Indexes for the Canadian Gemmologist Journal
January 6, 2011 Indexes to the content of the Canadian Gemmologist, the official journal of the Canadian Gemmological Association, are now available in searchable pdf format. The first comprehensive index was produced in the year 2000, and covers content published between 1976 and 1999. For articles published between the years 2000 and 2009, individual yearly indexes are available. Click on the links below to download the indexes. CG Index 1976 to 1999
October 24, 2010 The Canadian Gemmological Association announces the Board of Directors for 2010 - 2012. At the recent Annual General Meeting held on Wed. Oct 20, 2010 the following members were elected as Directors of the Board.
President - Duncan Parker Vice President - Brad Wilson Treasurer - Karen Fox Director of Education - Donna Hawrelko Board Secretary - Karen Howard
The Association looks toward to a very successful future with our new Board of Directors!
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