VALE DR GRAHAME BROWN
The Gemmological Association of Australia mourns the
passing of Dr Grahame Brown. Grahame passed away on 15th
January 2008 at the Wesley Hospital, Brisbane after losing
the battle with cancer. Grahame was a special person, a
gemmologist of the highest order, a good and sincere friend
and mentor to many, His loss will touch many hearts right
around the world, and gemmology will not be quite the same
without him. So much knowledge and so little time to share
it with others, but his work will live on in gemmological
history. Grahame was an Honorary Life Member of the GAA and
long-time editor of The Australian Gemmologist
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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.
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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The GAA Diamond Technology Course
