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

CGA Fellows Pins Now In Stock - New Lower Price!

The CGA office now has Fellows pins in stock once again. These beautiful, gold plated pins feature a design by CGA founder, Dean Field and are a must have item for FCGmA's.

These pins are available on our e-store for $42.50 each, plus tax.

Go to the e-store.

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The Ethics of Diamonds - CGA President to Participate in ROM Panel

Canadian Gemmological Association President, Duncan Parker, will be part of panel discussing the ethics of diamonds. The panel discussion will take place on Monday November 17, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. at the Royal Ontario Museum.

Click here for more details.

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Accessing The CGA Group Insurance Program Just Got Easier

Canadian Gemmological Association members now have thier own Allstate Insurance internet landing page. The landing page will enable members to get a no obligation quote online and to enter the sweepstakes to win a $1,000 Home Depot gift certificate.

Click here to go to the website.

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National Post Covers Canadian Gemmological Association's 50th Anniversary

National Post writer, Anna Miller, uses the content from the Canadian Gemmological Association's press release to write a story linking the association's 50th anniversary to the Hope diamond. The story appeared in the print edition, page FW3, on November 1, 2008.

The story can be read in the National Post's on-line edition. Click here to read the story.

Read more to view original press release.

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50th Anniversary Conference a Huge Success!

Thank you to everyone who helped to make our 50th Anniversary Gem Conference and Graduation a resounding success!

A special thanks to our sponsors and supporters including:

True North Gems

Dupuis Fine Jewellery Auctioneers

Harry Winston Diamond Corporation

Jeweller's Mutual

IGI

Allstate Insurance Company of Canada

MasterValuer

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