During the Hong Kong International Jewelry Manufacturers' Show, we will be co-organizing Four seminars with Hong Kong Jewelry Manufacturers' Association (HKJMA)

Morning Sessions
Time: 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

Topic 1: Special Inclusions & Growth Patterns of Quartz

Speaker: Mr TO Siu Lun, Franco, FGA, DGA, JJD, FGAHK, Membership Director of GAHK, Partner of Nebula

The speaker will share details of unique inclusions, growth patterns, growth defects, colour zoning
and inclusion distribution patterns and other internal features found in quartz. The identification of
"Quartz in Quartz" or "Negative Crystals" will be featured as well as an introduction to a new
species, "Trapiche Quartz".

Topic 2: Identification of Quartz: Natural vs Synthetics

Speaker: Mr CHAN Chi Keung, MSc., BSoSc., FGA, FGAHK
Ex-Program Director of GAHK, Owner of Chan’s Gems & Minerals

No clue whether a piece of quartz is natural or synthetic? Our expert will guide you through
effective examination of the stone from the shape of the rough, internal features in finished products
and how to employ advanced techniques to come up with an answer.

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Afternoon Sessions
Time: 2:00pm– 4:00 pm

Topic 3: The Practical Buying Guide for Precious Gemstones

Speaker: Dr NG Fei Yeung, Miro PhD, BSc, FGA, CDG (HRD), JJD (HKIG), FGAHK, CG (Fei Cui & Diamond)
Public Speaker Team Director of GAHK, Founder and President of the Centre for Gemmological Research

Is a gem lab report not enough of an aid when you want to buy a precious gemstone (diamond,
ruby, sapphire & emerald)? Is buying “top commercial grade” or “from a famous locality” not a
wise choice? Do join this seminar if you wish to avoid misconceptions!

Topic 4: Pearls from Farm to Market

Speaker: Ms LUK Woon Chi Clara, MA(FA), BA, FGA, FGAHK
Education Director of GAHK, Manager-in-charge, Vocation Training Council, Pro-Act Training and Development Centre (Jewellery)

Speaker: Mr WONG Chun Kit David, BArt, EMBA
Cofounder / General Manager at Hong Kong Pearl Cultivation Association

Pearl is a gemstone that does not require much processing to make it shine. However, the dialogue
between a local pearl farmer and a local jewellery designer will tell us more about how “Made in
Hong Kong” can make pearls “shine” even better, both technically and aesthetically.