Dr. Sally Magaña, Gemological Institute of America (GIA) senior research scientist from Carlsbad, California, conducted educational seminars about “Identification and Update on Laboratory-Grown Diamonds” and “The Causes of Colour in Natural Fancy-Coloured Diamonds” on January 24th, at the Bharat Diamond Bourse (BDB) convention hall in Mumbai.
Dr. Magaña is an expert in diamond physics, treatments and laboratory-grown diamonds. She has authored and co-authored numerous research articles about laboratory-grown diamonds, temperature effects on luminescence centres in natural type IIb diamonds and more.
More than 200 participants gained in-depth knowledge on HPHT and CVD laboratory-grown diamonds, their distinguishing characteristics and identification and detection methods.
“GIA has been on the cutting edge of gemmological research for decades. As new gem materials and treatments emerge, our research efforts have consistently helped us give the trade the assurance of accurate and reliable reports with full disclosures,” said Nirupa Bhatt, managing director of GIA India and Middle East.”
Caption: Dr. Sally Magaña, GIA research scientist, presenting a seminar at the Bharat Diamond Bourse.