PROGRAM OF ACTIVITIES

PROGRAM OF ACTIVITIES

FRIDAY 17 13:30-14:30 Meeting examination committee of the FEEG 14:30-17:00 International Meeting of the FEEG 19:30 Departure of the tour bus for the FEEG delegates (*event for speakers and FEEG s delegates.) 21:30 - hereinafter Dinner of the FEEG Delegates (*event for speakers and FEEG s delegates.) SATURDAY 18 8:30-9:00 Accreditations Hall of the Gómez Pardo Foundation 9:00-9:15 Presentation of the 20th Symposium of the FEEG 9:15-9:55 Mikko Aström & Alberto Scarani Conference Modernizing gemmology: Application of basic spectroscopic techniques in everyday s gemmological practice 9:55-10:35 Thomas Hainschwang Conference Synthetic and treated diamonds 10:00-19:00 Unique Gems Exhibition 10:00-20:00 ExpoGema Fair 10:35-11:20 Fabian Schmitz Conference The tourmaline group - a current overview 11:20-11:50 11:50-12:30 Fernando Gervilla Conference A project to implement source-tracing studies of green nephrite jade based on the nature of chromium-rich inclusions 12:30-13:10 Hanco Zwaan Conference Characterisation and formation of metamorphic sapphires examples from Sri Lanka

13:10-13:50 Ilaria Adamo Conference Gems from Italy 13:50-14:10 14:10-16:00 Free time for lunch 16:00-16:40 Geoffrey Dominy The Lost Art of Gem Identification 16:30-18:00 Awarding of IGE Diplomas Auditorium of ETSI Minas, C/ Ríos Rosas 21, Madrid. 16:40-17:10 17:10-17:50 Egor Gavrilenko Conference Colored stones quality grading in IGE Lab 17:50-18:10 18:30-19:30 Diploma Awarding of the FEEG Auditorium of ETSI Minas, C/ Ríos Rosas 21, Madrid. 19:30-20:00 Design Contest awards Jewels and Cinema 21:30-23:30 Gala Dinner (*IGE event. Registration required.) SUNDAY 19 9:00-9:40 Peter Lyckberg Conference Study of gem deposits in situe - exact origin and its importance 9:40-10:10 Antoinette Matlins Conference Simple Portable Gemological Tools Still Valuable For Gemologists In Today s High-Tech World 10:00-19:00 ExpoGema 10:10-10:50

10:50-11:20 Workshops (more information below) 11:20-12:00 Gail Brett Conference Appraising Antique Diamonds 12:00-12:40 Johann Leibbrandt Conference Channeling and sale of jewellery at international auctions at your fingertips 12:40-13:10 13:10-13:25 Closing ceremony of the 20th Symposium of the FEEG 17:00 Pipe organ concert at the Iglesia de la Santa Cruz, performed by the famous Korean concert Riyehee Hong. * Free admission until full capacity. WORKSHOP TIME 13:00 13:30 14:00 14:30 15:00 15:30 16:00 Spectroscopic techniques applied to gemology Devices and methods for the detection of synthetic diamonds Inexpensive, Pocket-Size Gem ID Tools Macrorail: Gemstone cut and photomicrography polish of gem inclusions 13:00-14:00 or 15:00-16:00 WORKSHOP: Spectroscopic techniques applied to gemology Mikko Änstom y Alberto Scarani, M&A Gemmological Instruments Practical explanation about the use of the Raman-PL, UV-Vis-NIR and FTIR spectrometers applied to gemology. 14:00-15:00 WORKSHOP: Devices and methods for the detection of synthetic diamonds: DiamondSure, DiamondView, D-Screen, SSEF Diamond Spotter, Presidium SDS, Gemetrix Pl-Inspector, etc. Egor Gavrilenko, IGE Practical explanation about the use of some of the availables devices for the detection of HPHT and CVD synthetic diamonds. 13:00-13:30, 14:00-14:30 or 15:00-15:30 WORKSHOP: Macrorail: equipment for photomicrography of gem inclusions through automated image coupling. Óscar Fernández Arcis, Macrorail.com Practical explanation about the use of the Macrorail equipment, applied to the photomicrography of gem inclusions. 13:30-14:00, 14:30-15:00 or 15:30-16:00 WORKSHOP: Gemstone cut and polish. Jose María Alonso, IGE 14:00-16:00 WORKSHOP: Inexpensive, Pocket-Size Gem ID Tools Still Play An Important Role in Today s Gem World. Antoinette Matlins. Practical explanation of the clues that portable and inexpensive gemological tools can provide for gemstones identification. Especially useful in field trips, gem shows and small labs.

MONDAY 20 In December 1985, UNESCO included on its list of Heritage Cities the Old City of Segovia and its Roman Aqueduct. There was no shortage of reasons, since the beauty of its location, its environment, its buildings, groves and streets seems to weigh in a decision that is based precisely on those values. Its location, just an hour and a half from Madrid makes it an excellent option to visit. For this reason, the IGE proposes this full-day excursion to Segovia as another of its activities within the celebration of its 50th anniversary. This visit will be only scheduled if there are enough people interested. Registration is required. 9:30 Departure of the bus to Segovia Meeting at the door of the Geological and Mining Museum of Madrid, in Calle Rios Rosas 23 11:00 Arrival to Segovia. Heritage of Humanity guided tour. This itinerary covers the main axis of the old town: calle Real, Casa de los Picos, San Martin Square, Plaza Mayor (Main Square), the Cathedral and the Alcázar, among other monuments of interest, together with the Aqueduct of Segovia. 14:30 Typical lunch Menu: La Granja Big White Beans; Roasted suckling pig; Segovian punch pie. 16:45 Departure of the bus to Madrid 18:30 Approximated arrival to Madrid. SPONSORS