To each side are octahedral diamond crystals, indicating gems as found, and below is a pearl-set ring representing gem-set jewellery.
This species of wildcat is traditionally renowned for its keenness of sight and, with perhaps just a touch of humour, was employed here as a perfect symbol for gemmologists and gemmology students.
Graduates of the Diamond Diploma may use the letters DGA after their name for as long as they remain paid-up members of the association.
Gem-A holds an annual conference, bringing together international speakers and delegates to meet and discuss important changes within the gem industry.
To this end Gem-A has worked with developing countries including Madagascar, Pakistan and Afghanistan, and it also plays an active part in promoting high ethical and environmental standards in the gem industry.
[9][7][8] The Journal of Gemmology, a quarterly academic peer-reviewed journal, published in collaboration with the Swiss Gemmological Institute SSEF and supported by the American Gemological Laboratories (AGL) and the Gem and Jewelry Institute of Thailand (GIT).”[10][11][12][13]