SAVE THE DATE
This year we celebrate the 50th anniversary of our full-time training centre for gemmology.
Already since the first years after the German Gemmological Association (DGemG) was founded in 1932, courses and seminars in gemmology are offered. In the 1970s, the step was taken to establish our training centre, which was inaugurated in 1975.
To mark this anniversary, we are holding a
Anniversary Conference
from 23rd until 25th of May 2025.
We are planning an attractive programme with national and international participants and are already looking forward to celebrating this anniversary with you.
On the same weekend, the Idar-Oberstein Jazz Festival and the Mineral Fair will take place, so visitors can expect to enjoy a variety of interesting activities. Due to the large number of expected guests, it is recommended to make a hotel reservation as soon as possible.
Preliminary programme (subject to changes):
Friday, 23.05.2025
3 p.m.: Members’ meeting at the house of the DGemG (members only)
6-8 p.m.: Welcome Reception in the German Gemstone Museum
With the opportunity to visit the Jazz Festival together afterwards.
Saturday, 24.05.2025
Programme with lectures at the Göttenbach-Aula
8:30 a.m.: Admittance and registration
9-10:30 a.m.: Opening ceremony
10:30-11:00 a.m.: Coffee break
11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.: Gemmological lectures
12:30-1:30 p.m.: Lunch break
1:30-3 p.m.: Gemmological lectures
3-3:30 p.m.: Coffee break
3:30-4:30 p.m.: Gemmological lectures
4:30-5 p.m.: Graduation ceremony of the successful graduates of our educational programmes
Evening programme at the house of the German Gemmological Association:
6 p.m.: Inauguration of our sponsor board.
from 6:30 p.m.: Gemstone Party at the house of DGemG
Sunday, 25.05.2025
Talks and practical workshops at the DGemG-training centre
9 a.m.: Admittance to the training centre
9:30-11:30 a.m.: Gemmological talks, practical workshops and information stands
11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.: Lunch break
1-3 p.m.: Gemmological talks, practical workshops and information stands
The registration for the anniversary conference opens soon on this page.
Speakers:
Dr. Heide Rezepa-Zabel, Art Historian - Art History and Gemmology
Dr. Ilaria Adamo, Lecturer at the Istituto Gemmologico Italiano & Chairwoman of the Federation for European Education in Gemmology - Red Beryl: Natural vs. Synthetic
Dr. Gaetano Cavalieri, President of CIBJO – The World Jewellery Confederation
Kenneth Scarratt, CIBJO Vice President & Head of the CIBJO Academy - Transparency is Not an Option, it is a Necessity - How can a Focused Education Strengthen Consumer Confidence?
Rui Galopim de Carvalho, Gem Education Consultant - Ruby: Historical perspectives
Dr. Hao A. O. Wang, Research Scientist at the SSEF - Unveiling the Secrets of Paraíba Tourmaline: Insights into Gemstone Analysis and the Role of AI in Shaping the Future
Peter Lyckberg, Independent Researcher, Explorer & Lecturer
Umesh Wariyapperuma, FGG, EG, Board Director of the Gem & Jewellery Association, Sri Lanka and President of the Alumni Association of the Gem and Jewellery Research and Training Institute, Sri Lanka, CEO of Ceylon Gem Traders - Preserving Heritage, Embracing Sustainability: The Future of Sri Lanka's Gem Mining
Dr. Claudio C. Milisenda, CEO of the DSEF German Gem Lab
Dr. Ulrich Henn, Research Scientist at DGemG
Dr. Tom Stephan, Head of the DGemG Training Centre, CEO of the DGemG
Dr. Thomas Lind, President of DGemG
We would like to thank our sponsors for their generous support during our anniversary!
