The Manhattan Chapter GIA Alumni Collective
is Proud to Present:
Simulants/Imitations and How to Separate
Them in a Gem Lab
with
Virginia Schneider,
GIA Colored Stones Staff Gemologist
We will be exploring common simulants/imitations, natural stones that are often mistaken for each other, and more unusual stones observed in the laboratory. We’ll discuss standard benchtop gemology techniques to aid in separation as well as more in depth advanced testing techniques used in the laboratory.
DATE: Tuesday, May 20th, 2025 TIME: 5:00 - 7:30pm PLACE: GIA New York Education 50 W 47th St. (between 5th and 6th Aves.), 8th Flr COST: $30 Admission Limited to 50. Prepaid Only! No walk-ins! As a courtesy to our
alumni and the speakers there will be no admittance after 6 PM. If you are not on the security list by the RSVP date of Tuesday, May 13th, you cannot attend. This is 7 days before the event!!
All attendees must bring their government issued identification (driver’s license or passport) to pick up their access card at the building lobby security post area with no exception. Please
come half hour early due to security protocols. Payment: Click here to register via Eventbrite! QUESTIONS: Gail B. Levine, G.G., 718.897.7305 or Merle S. Koblenz 860.927.0179
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