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Since December 2023, Annmarie has served as the State Education Administrator for GAAWA. She holds a Bachelor of Business and a Master of Science from Curtin University. With extensive experience in both government and corporate environments, she has specialised in organisational development and management roles.

Although Annmarie does not have a background in gemmology, she is a passionate consumer of gemstones. She remarked, “I find myself increasingly drawn to beauty in both the natural world and in art and design. The treatment of gemstones and creating settings that best preserve and present them is a delightful fit! I have thoroughly enjoyed being introduced to the world of gemmology.”

Outside of her professional life, Annmarie balances being a mother and managing her home with practicing yoga, walking her dog, and spending time with loved ones.

All enquiries directed from Eleanor to key personal. Australian Gemmologist (AG) Editorial Committee.

Oversees all large issue items concerning State and Federal Education.

I am a new gemmologist having completed my diploma in 2019 and have commenced assisting with Gem 1 practical lessons in 2021, working alongside experienced GAAWA teachers and staff.

I have completed Dip in DT Theory and am awaiting the opportunity to complete the practical of this course, hopefully in 2022.

In my other life I am a Clinical Nurse and am currently working in Community Health.
Studying gemmology and now working with GAA has given me a new interest of which I am very passionate. I feel well supported by GAAWA staff as a new gemmologist and I look forward to continuing the journey!

My name is Bridget Walker and I Graduated from GAAWA in 2018. I am a lecturer for theory and first year practical as well as co lecturing the Introduction to Diamonds and Ornamentals & Crystals Short courses.

I believe that the greatest pleasure in having knowledge is sharing it with others and I feel privileged to teach the next generation of gemologists. I come from a family of industry experience, plus I work in the industry at a jewellery store and am working towards becoming a Valuer.

Other than gemmology, I’m interested in the arts, crafts and needlework, plants, cats, and video games.

I completed a Batchelor of Arts (BA) with a graduate diploma in education.

Graduated from Gemmology in 2013 and completed the Practical diamond grading course in the same year.

For most of my professional working life I have been involved in the retail antique jewellery trade, buying and selling jewellery. Antique jewellery is a huge passion of mine – the story it tells and the gemstones used.

Originally from South Africa, I moved with my family to Perth 1993 where I continued my dealings with antiques.

I am involved with the GAA as one of the Gem 2 practical teachers. I am also involved in the one day Intro to Antique course offered to the public.