Symposium Social Events

GIA’s 75th Diamond Anniversary Gala
Sunday, August 27, 6 – 10pm
GIA World Headquarters and Robert Mouawad Campus
Sponsored by The Steinmetz Group

Come celebrate a gala 75 years in the making. With world-class entertainment, a special exhibit featuring important gem and jewelry pieces, celebrity guests, and spectacular networking opportunities, GIA’s 75th Anniversary Celebration is going to be nothing less than an historic occasion. We’re getting excited just planning the evening.

It’s not every day we commemorate 75 years of research, innovation, and education – and this is not going to be just any night.

Round-trip transportation provided from the Manchester Grand Hyatt to GIA World Headquarters and Robert Mouawad Campus.

Sunset Soirée
Monday, August 28, 6 – 8pm
Manchester Grand Hyatt, Downtown San Diego
Sponsored by Dimexon Eurostar, Hearts On Fire

Imagine: a cocktail party by a pool by a bay. In a word: spectacular. We’re going to deck out the 4th floor pool deck. It takes a lot to upstage the breathtaking San Diego skyline at twilight…but that’s exactly what we’re going to do.

Between the sounds and the scenery – your senses will be on overload.

Italian Evening:
Moods, Sensations, Differentiations
The Soul and Future of Italian Jewelry
Tuesday, August 29, 6 – 10pm
Manchester Grand Hyatt, Downtown San Diego
Sponsored by VICENZA FAIR in collaboration with TFJ

The Vicenza Fair, in collaboration with TJF, will present a fascinating new journey of prediction and jewelry direction. Reflect on the new and upcoming social influences of our times. Indulge in a sensory awakening of the mind, soul, and palate. Embrace innovative new strategies and a new global language. Experience scintillating HOT TRENDS in Italian Jewelry now.

Experience scintillating HOT TRENDS in Italian Jewelry now.

GIA Gemological Research Conference Events & Activities

Optional field trip to the Pala gem pegmatite district
Friday, August 25 - SOLD OUT
8:00am - 7:00pm
Just Added! Additional field trip on Wednesday, August 30th

Field trips to the world-famous Pala pegmatite district will take place Friday, August 25 and Wednesday, August 30 (approximately 8 am to 7 pm). The August 25 trip has sold out, but there are still some spaces available on the August 30 trip, so register soon. No more than 50 full registrants for the GIA Gemological Research Conference and/or International Gemological Symposium can be accommodated.

Preliminary arrangements have been made for underground tours of three mines that are located in two areas of the Pala district (Stewart mine on Queen Mountain and the Pala Chief and Elizabeth R mines on Chief Mountain). The participants will be divided into two groups, and each group will be given an opportunity to visit both mining areas. Although participants also will be allowed to dig in the mine dumps, the main focus of the mine visits will be on science and education. The field trip fee of $75 will include ground transportation from the Manchester Grand Hyatt in San Diego, a light breakfast, and a boxed lunch. The field trip breakfasts will be held at Pala International/The Collector in Fallbrook, where participants will be treated to a behind-the-scenes tour.

Saturday, August 26
6:00 p.m.
Cocktail Party