World Of Gems Conference 2017 Proceedings Book

Abstract - Near-Colorless Synthetic Diamonds Are Not That Hard to Identify, HPHT Treated Ones Are Emmanuel Fritsch, PhD Abstract - The Diamond Market: Profits, Pricing, Projections and Problems Jon C. Phillips GIA GG, CG (AGS) Abstract - Pearls, Their Mollusks and Treatments Nicholas Sturman, FGA, DGA Abstract - The Jades of Myanmar/Burma Roland Schluessel FGA, DGemG Abstract - Pricing What Nature Never Intended Çi ˘gdem Lüle, PhD., FGA, GIA GG, DGA, Stuart Robertson, BA, GIA GG Abstract - Treasure from Trash – Identifying the Value in Gemstones Removed From Scrap Kerry Gregory, FGA, DGA Abstract - Formation of ‘Metamorphic’ Sapphires— Examples From Sri Lanka J.C. (Hanco) Zwaan, Leo M. Kriegsman, Jorien L.N. van der Wal, Richard J.M. Taylor, Regina Mertz-Kraus Abstract - Paint It Black: Black Gem Challenges Çi ˘gdem Lüle, PhD., FGA, GIA GG, DGA Abstract - Challenges of Building A Fancy Shape Cut Grading System Al Gilbertson, GIA GG, CG (AGS) Abstract - Understanding The Natural Fancy Color Diamond Market Alan Bronstein Abstract - Pricing Challenges Richard B. Drucker, GIA GG, Honorary FGA p. 5 p. 7 p. 11 p. 13 p. 17 p. 21 p. 25 p. 27 p. 29 p. 33 p. 35 World of Gems Conference V “Knowledge to Practical” WORLD OF GEMS CONFERENCE V - 3 - SEPTEMBER 2017 TABLE OF CONTENTS