AGA Tucson Conference and Gala
February 5, 2020
Where great minds meet!
- - Newly Discovered Gem Treatments
- - Environmental Mineralogy
- - Gemstone DNA
- - Prized Jade of China
- - Hands-on Workshops
Join us at this annual conference, meet the gemologists and get details of the programs here...
Robert Weldon to Receive the 2020 Antonio C. Bonanno Award for Excellence in Gemology
Robert Weldon, Director of the RTL Gemological Library & Information Center at GIA, to receive the Antonio C. Bonanno Award for Excellence in Gemology for 2020.
During his career Robert has taught gemology, worked as a journalist at both JCK and Professional Jeweler, he has photographed some of the most important gem and jewelry collections known and he has published and lectured extensively on wide range of gemological issues.
Read more about Robert here...
Student Seat Drawing in the name of Antoinette Bonanno Matlins
Sandra Tourne in the lucky winner of this drawing. In being notified of this, Sandra said, "Totally happy and blessed to have the opportunity to attend at AGA Tucson Conference to meet, listen and learn from professionals who have dedicated many years and effort in the field of gemstones. The best way to learn... sharing knowledge. Thank you so much to Antoinette Matlins for the support."
AGA Educational Scholarship awarded to Xabrina-Michel'li Thompson
Xabrina thanked AGA Members & supporters saying, "Thank you for enabling me to reach my fullest personal and professional potential. It is my ambition to be able to help struggling students reach their goals in higher education by assisting them in the same way you are helping me. Thank you very much for your generosity."
In an unprecedented move, the Accredited Gemologists Association is pleased to announce three categories for the 2019 Antonio C. Bonanno Award for Excellence in Gemology
The 2019 Award Recipients are:
- Donna Hawrelko
- Alberto Scarani & Mikko Åström
- Karl Schmetzer, PhD
More 2019 Bonanno Award information...
An Opportunity to support AGA's Mission - become an AGA Sponsor or Donor
AGA is a nonprofit 501(C)(3) organization dedicated to promoting the highest standards in Gemological Education, Research, and Ethics. Your donation will allow AGA to provide Gemological Education Scholarships, Fund Gemological Research Projects, and expand our Positive Roles in the world of Gemology.
Read more about becoming an AGA sponsor or donor...
Please consider supporting these Donors as they support the mission of AGA.
Steve Wexler, Wexler Insurance Co.
Center for Curiosity, Kushal Sacheti & Galaxy USA Inc.
Art Samuels, EstateBuyers.com
Mark Cullinan, Cullinan Diamonds
About the AGA Gemological Research Grant...
About the AGA Gemology Scholarship Program...
About the Accredited Gemologists Association
Established in 1974 by Antonio "Tony" Bonanno (as alumnae of the Gemmological Association of Great Britain), AGA was envisioned as a network for sharing gemological information and skills. Graduate gemologists of the Gemological Institute of America joined in 1975. The international Accredited Gemologists Association of today proudly counts among our members some of the worlds leading independent gemologists.
The AGA is an independent, international, nonprofit organization dedicated to...
Gemological Education & Research
Identification & Evaluation of Gem Materials
Development of Professional Standards of Analysis, Practice & Ethics
We are an organization of all beliefs and cultures and share a common bond of the love of gemstones. AGA believes in excellence and is dedicated to establishing the highest professional standards of practice.
The AGA Annual Board Meeting will be held in Tucson, the day before the AGA Conference. The AGA Annual Membership Meeting will be held in Tucson, the day of the AGA Conference. Both events are held in the same facility as the AGA Conference.
For more details about our organization, please view the following organizational documents. (.pdf files)
Voting Membership is available to anyone holding an acceptable credential from the Gemological Institute of America, Gemmological Association of Great Britain, Canadian Gemmological Association, or other school of gemology as approved by the Board of Directors. Non-voting memberships are available to others as either Associates, Students, or Affiliates.
Click here to apply for AGA Membership.
Officers & Board of Governors for 2017-2019
The Accredited Gemologists Association (AGA) slate of officers and board members:
President: Stuart Robertson, GG
Vice President: Teri Brossmer, GG
Secretary: Raymond Mason, GG
Treasurer:Adam Ostrow, GG
Immediate Past President: Donna Hawrelko, FGA, FCGmA
Board of Governors
Breanne Avender, FGA, FCGmA
Heidi Harders, GG
Ted Irwin, GG
Gary Smith, GG
Art Samuels, GG
Patti Schrag, GG
Special Advisor to the AGA Board : Antoinette Matlins, PG, FGA
Committees
Educational Standards and Outside Association Relationship Committee: Donna Hawrelko
Conference Committee: Ted Irwin & Donna Hawrelko, with Antoinette Matlins, Gary Smith, Craig Lynch, Raymond Mason, Art Samuels, Patti Schrag, Melissa Allen
Certified Gemological Laboratory Committee: Carole Richbourg
Membership Committee: Christine York
Bonanno Award Committee: Stuart Robertson with former Bonanno Award Recipients Christopher Smith, Richard Hughes & Shane McClure, Dr. John Emmett
Sponsorship Committee: Teri Brossmer with Art Samuels
Education Scholarship & Research Grants Committee: Heidi Harders with Jane Chaikowsky & Cigdem Lule, PhD