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RAPAPORT... Experts from the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) will present during a GemFest seminar on January 24 at the International Jewellery Tokyo show. Thomas M. Moses, the chief laboratory and research officer for GIA, will present a laboratory update and Ahmadjan Abduriyim, a GIA researcher, will discuss corundum mining activities in South East Asia. Moses will provide an update on GIA laboratory services and research as he has been involved in the institute’s ongoing gem identification and research efforts. “Japan is an important market for the gem and jewelry industry. This free educational event will offer the audience an update on developments in the laboratory and research,” he said. Abduriyim will share a video and discuss corundum mining in Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam. “Mining observation and feedback from the region can help GIA improve ruby and sapphire origin determination for the global gem trade,” he said. GIA’s Tokyo GemFest takes place from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. in 605 room, conference building of Tokyo Big Sight, 3-11-1 Ariake, Koto, Tokyo.
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