The event is to feature a range of discussions on coloured and fluorescent diamonds, cutting and jewellery.
ALROSA, largest diamond producer in terms of volume, expressed its interest in participating as major sponsor and speaker of the conference.
The major theme of the conference will be “Colored Diamonds” and 6 speakers will cover this topic. In addition, four international speakers will present their views on gems, cutting and jewellery.
During the conference, a range of international gem and jewellery experts will organize several workshops on optical gem screening and identification methods, including mounted and loose small and melee synthetic diamonds; grading of treated and natural coloured diamonds; use of special gemological devices for screening.
The conference will also feature a ‘Round Table’ on "Coloured Diamonds–describing and marketing” and “Fluorescence -Importance for ID and Value of Fluorescent Diamonds" moderated by John Chapman (Gemetrix) with experts from Aurora Gems, CGL-GRS, HRD, NCDIA, NAJA, Symmetry Jewellery Valuation answering questions from the floor.
The success of the conference in Greece 2015 and Spain 2016 led to the next event organized in 2017.
