Gem Talks Vicenzaoro September 2019
After the success of the previous editions, September 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 stones, pearls and corals, all precious materials 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 coral, for example, and its artisan traditions, or the differences between synthetic and natural diamonds, and zircons, universally known as the “Cinderella” of precious stones.
See the Gem Talks programme in detail:
Sunday 8th September 2019
9.30-10.30 a.m. and 3-4 p.m. |Hall 3.1 Gem SquareTHE PRODIGY OF PRECIOUS CORAL
An innovative vision of a gem born from the sea and preserved by the artisan tradition.
Speakers :
Gaetano Cavalieri - Presidente CIBJO
Rui Galopim de Carvalho - Vice President Sector A of CIBJO, Vice President Coral Commission of CIBJO and founder of Portugal Gemas Academy
Vincenzo Aucella – President of Assocoral
Ken Scarrat – CEO Danat - Bahrain Institute for Pearls & Gemstones
Monday 9th September 2019:
9.30-10.30 a.m. and 3-4 p.m. |Hall 3.1 Gem SquareDIAMOND UNDER THE SPOTLIGHT: IS THE SYNTHETIC LIKE THE NATURAL?
Non-trivial reflections on the ethical and economic implications of the diffusion of synthetic diamonds.
Speakers:
Luigi Cosma: President Borsa diamanti d’Italia
Andrea Zullino: Specialist in Diamonds & Coloured Gemstones
Matthew Tratner: GIA Global director of business development
Elisa Ferrari: Sales & Marketing Director che Co-founder - DiamArt
Tuesday 10th September 2019
9.30-10.30 a.m. and 3-4 p.m. |Hall 3.1 Gem Square
ZIRCON: THE CINDERELLA OF GEMS
Secret life, mysteries and curiosities of the most unknown among gems.
THE TOP TEN OF THE MOST RARE GEMS: COLLECTION GEMS
What are the gems for which gem hunters travel the world and collectors are crazy?
Speakers:
Lucia Gori – Professor of the Italian Gemological Institute
Loredana Prosperi – Director of the Italian Gemological Institute and Director of the Analysis Laboratory
Rocco Gay - CEO Pietramundi, ICA ambassador for l’italia, Graduate gemmologist GIA
