GIA Alumni Association Speakers Bureau

Please contact the speaker directly for additional information and to make all speaking arrangements.

Richard W. Hughes F.G.A.
American Gem Trade Association Gemological Testing Center
PO Box 2015
Fallbrook, California 92088

Work phone: 760-451-9900
Fax: 
E-mail: rubydick@ruby-sapphire.com 
Associations: AG (AIGS).

Area(s) of expertise: Colored stones.

Presentation topic(s):
"Burma's Mongok Stone Tract"
"Burma's Jade Mines"
"Jade Mines of Russia"
"Emerald Enhancements"
"Madagascar Ruby & Sapphire"

Location & Date of Past Presentation(s):
Los Angeles, CA - 02/00
Golden Gate, CA - 11/99
Metro Phoenix - 11/99
New England - 07/99
Metro Phoenix - 06/98
Washington DC and Oregon - 07/98

Note: Richard is gemological administrator and webmaster at the AGTA GTC.  He is the author of two books and more than 100 articles on all aspects of gems and gemology.  His writings can be found at www.agta-gtc.org and his personal web site, www.ruby-sapphire.com.

Will speaker offer items for sale? None.

Does speaker ask for an honorarium?Negotiable, plus travel expenses.

Will speaker travel? Yes.

AV equipment needed? Digital projector and screen.