PROGRAM OF ACTIVITIES

FRIDAY 17

13:30 - 14:30Meeting examination committee of the FEEG

14:30 - 17:00International Meeting of the FEEG

19:30Departure of the tour bus for the FEEG delegates (*event for speakers and FEEG’s delegates.)

21:30 - hereinafterDinner of the FEEG Delegates (*event for speakers and FEEG’s delegates.)

SATURDAY 18

8:30-9:00AccreditationsHall of the Gómez Pardo Foundation

9:00-9:15Presentation of the 20th Symposium of the FEEG

9:15-9:55Mikko Aström & Alberto Scarani Conference“Modernizing gemmology: Application of basic spectroscopic techniques in everyday’s gemmological practice”

9:55-10:35Thomas Hainschwang Conference“Synthetic and treated diamonds”

10:00-19:00Unique Gems Exhibition

10:00-20:00ExpoGema Fair

10:35-11:20Fabian Schmitz Conference“The tourmaline group - a current overview”

11:20-11:50Coffee Break

11:50-12:30Fernando Gervilla Conference“A project to implement source-tracing studies of green nephrite jade based on the natu-re of chromium-rich inclusions”

12:30-13:10Hanco Zwaan Conference“Characterisation and formation of ‘metamorphic’ sapphires – examples from Sri Lanka”

13:10-13:50Ilaria Adamo Conference“Gems from Italy”

13:50-14:10Questions

14:10-16:00Free time for lunch

16:00-16:40Geoffrey Dominy“The Lost Art of Gem Identification”

16:30-18:00Awarding of IGE DiplomasAuditorium of ETSI Minas, C/ Ríos Rosas 21, Madrid.

16:40-17:10Coffee Break

17:10-17:50Egor Gavrilenko Conference“Colored stones quality grading in IGE Lab”

17:50-18:10Questions

18:30-19:30Diploma Awarding of the FEEGAuditorium of ETSI Minas, C/ Ríos Rosas 21, Madrid.

19:30-20:00Design Contest awards “Jewels and Cinema”

21:30-23:30Gala Dinner (*IGE event. Registration required.)

SUNDAY 19

9:00-9:40Peter Lyckberg Conference“Study of gem deposits in situe - exact origin and its importance”

9:40-10:10Antoinette Matlins Conference“Simple Portable Gemological Tools Still Valuable For Gemologists In Today’s High-Tech World” 10:00-19:00ExpoGema

10:10-10:50Coffee Break

10:50-11:20Workshops (more information below)

11:20-12:00Gail Brett Conference“Appraising Antique Diamonds”

12:00-12:40Johann Leibbrandt Conference“Channeling and sale of jewellery at international auctions at your fingertips”

12:40-13:10Questions

13:10-13:25Closing ceremony of the 20th Symposium of the FEEG

17:00Pipe organ concert at the Iglesia de la Santa Cruz, performed by the famous Korean con-cert Riyehee Hong. * Free admission until full capacity.

TIME

WORKSHOP

Spectroscopic techniques applied to gemology

Inexpensive, Pocket-Size Gem

ID Tools

Devices and methods for

the detection of synthetic diamonds

Macrorail: photomicrography of gem inclusions

Gemstone cut and polish

13:00

14:30

13:30

15:00

14:00

15:3016:00

13:00-14:00 or 15:00-16:00WORKSHOP: Spectroscopic techniques applied to gemologyMikko Änstom y Alberto Scarani, M&A Gemmological InstrumentsPractical explanation about the use of the Raman-PL, UV-Vis-NIR and FTIR spectrometers applied to gemology.

14:00-15:00WORKSHOP: Devices and methods for the detection of synthetic diamonds: DiamondSure, DiamondView, D-Screen, SSEF Diamond Spotter, Presidium SDS, Gemetrix Pl-Inspector, etc.Egor Gavrilenko, IGEPractical 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 15:00-15:30WORKSHOP: Macrorail: equipment for photomicrography of gem inclusions through automated image coupling.Óscar Fernández Arcis, Macrorail.comPractical explanation about the use of the Macrorail equipment, applied to the photomicrography of gem inclusions.

13:30-14:00, 14:30-15:00 or 15:30-16:00WORKSHOP: Gemstone cut and polish.Jose María Alonso, IGE

14:00-16:00WORKSHOP: 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 loca-tion, 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 Se-govia 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 re-quired.

9:30Departure of the bus to SegoviaMeeting at the door of the Geological and Mining Museum of Madrid, in Calle Rios Rosas 23

11:00Arrival 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 monu-ments of interest, together with the Aqueduct of Segovia.

14:30Typical lunchMenu: La Granja Big White Beans; Roasted suckling pig; Segovian punch pie.

16:45Departure of the bus to Madrid

18:30Approximated arrival to Madrid.

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