Gem Talks Vicenzaoro January 2020

January will see the return of the appointment with Gem Talks, the meetings dedicated to the universe of gems, organized in collaboration with IGI (Italian Gemmological Institute), featuring the participation of international experts.
A special space for the world of precious stones that have historically played a key role in jewellery production.
Three events programmed during the Vicenzaoro days to further knowledge and discover innovations relating to the world of quartz, ruby and tanzanite.

See the Gem Talks programme in detail:

Sunday 19th January - 3 p.m.- 4 p.m.
“THE GREAT FAMILY OF THE QUARTZ: A SINGLE NAME, MANY POSSIBILITIES.”
How many varieties of quartz do you know? Which are the most coveted? Find out with
the sector experts!
Speakers:
• Guy Lalous - President FEEG - Federation of European Education in Gemmology
• Giovanni Bossi - Italian Gemmologist Association Member, President and owner of Giovanni Bossi & Co. Ltd
• Lucia Gori – Professor at the Italian Gemmological Institute

Monday 20th January - 3 p.m.- 4 p.m.
“THE RUBY, ROYAL PASSION”
A journey to the roots of the immortal fame of the fiery king of gems.
Speakers:
• Rui Galopin de Carvalho - Vice President of the CIBJO Sector A, Vice President of the CIBJO Coral Commission and Founder of Portugal Gemas Academy
• Matthias Krismer - Head of Purchasing of the Swarovski Gemstones Business
• Loredana Prosperi - Director of the Italian Gemmological Institute

Tuesday 21st January - 3 p.m.- 4 p.m.
“TANZANITE, THE QUEEN OF KILIMANJARO”
The gripping story of the discovery of tanzanite, a gem that appeared at the time of the hippies and has already become a legend
Speakers:
• Rocco Gay – ICA Ambassador for Italy – Owner of Petramundi
• Ludovica Faldi – Analyst at the Italian Gemmological Institute


Sponsors:
CIBJO – ICA - Federpreziosi - Associazione Italiana Gemmologi - Assogemme