Welcome to
The Gemmological Association of Australia
You have reached the home page of our association, an
internet resource for our members and those who have an interest in
gems and gemmology. Our website has recently had a makeover,
and we hope you like the new format. Please feel free to
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Our association is Australia’s traditional gemmological educator.
Since 1945, the Association has been responsible for producing Australia’s gemmologists by educating and updating members of the gem and jewellery industry, and the general public, about all aspects of gemstones and their substitutes.
The objects of the GAA -
- To promote the study of gemmology in Australia.
- To promote the study of Australian gemstones and gem deposits.
- To conduct and publish research into gemstones, gem-related materials such as synthetics and imitations, gem testing instruments and
techniques.
- To establish and control educational programs for gemmology.
- To establish Divisions in each State of Australia to implement and teach
GAA-approved courses in gemmology.
- To cooperate with other like minded organisations, both in Australia and overseas, in the promotion of
gemmology.
Members of the GAA also receive a quarterly issue of "The Australian Gemmologist" — the informative and prestigious gemmological journal of
the association.
GAA is proud to present a new seminar series
Register your interest NOW!
An update on the heat treatment of ruby
and sapphire presented by international expert TED THEMELIS
We are delighted and fortunate that Ted
Themelis, who has had first-hand experience in the treatment of ruby and sapphire, is able
to visit Australia to present this important seminar. Follow
this link to view a seminar
brochure. (PDF, 390KB) that includes
all pricing and venue information.
Ted’s decades of ‘hands-on’ experience treating ruby and sapphire, will ensure
each full day workshop will be extremely comprehensive providing a mix of theory
and practical components and will provide attendees with the most up to date
information currently available. This is a wonderful opportunity to learn from an international leader in the field
and a must-attend seminar for all gemmologists and especially any who buy,
sell or value ruby and sapphire. |
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Dates: |
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| Perth |
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11,
12 August 2010 |
| Brisbane |
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14,
15 August 2010 |
| Sydney |
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21,
22 August 2010 |
| Melbourne |
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24,
25, 26 August 2010 |
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New and revised courseware brochures
released by the GAA:
Find out all the latest offerings on 2009 courses available through the GAA.
Check out our latest offering: A short course on rare and
infrequently encountered gemstones
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The GAA Website
Please visit our website regularly, as well as our sister website
The
Australian Gemmologist On-line , to keep up-to-date with the
latest news and events regarding gemmology in Australia. If you have
any queries regarding this website, please email the website
administrator.
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What's Happening
Note: some of these links require access passwords
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The GAA Diamond Technology Course