World Of Gems Conference 2017 Proceedings Book

Alan Bronstein Beginning as a diamond broker 1977, Alan is one of the original gemologists to take a closer look at the diversity of colors in the natural diamond world. At that time there were no books, no education, only a few historical references to diamond colors and they were vague at best. With this in mind, Alan set out to curate as many different color expres- sions of diamonds that he could find, afford and would add to the seemingly infinite puz- zle. On this 40-year journey, the story exists as The Aurora Pyramid of Hope and The Aurora Butterfly of Peace. These individual stones that became these artworks have been a resource for major gem studies that have helped research labs and museums glean in- formation to advance our understanding and communication of the nature of colored di- amonds. Aurora Gems 22 West 48 th Street, 14 th Floor NewYork, NY 10036 alan.bronstein@gmail.com Richard Drucker, GIA GG Richard Drucker is the president of Gemworld International. His credentials include: Grad- uate Gemologist of the Gemological Institute of America; Honorary Fellow of the Gem- mological Association of Great Britain; Senior Member of the National Association of Jewelry Appraisers; Senior Gemologist, Accredited Gemologists Association. As a third generation in the jewelry industry, he began a pricing publication in 1982 now known as the GemGuide . This publication is used in more than 40 countries and is the industry leader in gem pricing and market information. In 2002, he became the owner of GemGuide Appraisal Software . In 2014 he co-developed the World of Color nomen- clature and grading system for colored gemstones. In 2006, Drucker was bestowed the Antonio C. Bonanno Excellence in Gemology indus- try award. In 2012 he was awarded honorary fellowship in the Gemmological Association of Great Britain (FGA). Drucker now serves as publisher, appraiser, consultant, lecturer, and author. He has now hosted five international gemological conferences brining gemol- ogists, jewelers and appraisers together from around the world. Gemworld International 2640 Patriot Blvd., Suite 240 Glenview, IL 60026 rdrucker@gemguide.com WORLD OF GEMS CONFERENCE V - 55 - SEPTEMBER 2017 SPEAKERS