GIA Alumni Association Speakers Bureau

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

Don Kay
The Jade Room
290 Fillmore Street
Denver, Colorado 80206

Work phone: 303-884-4632
Associations:  AFTA, JBTand JVC.

Area(s) of expertise: Jadeite jade ( Burmese jade).

Presentation topic(s): Basics of jade evaluation. Current state of the jade business.  Recent trends in jade, jade color origin, jade structure, jade simulants, jade fakes, B-jade and more. Historical perspectives on jade including history of use, how mining and cutting methods have changed over time, cultural traditions with jade, and the use of jade. 

Location and date of past presentation(s):
Inland Empire, CA - 04/00
Hawaii - 03/99
New England - 05/99
Central Valley - 03/98
NY Association of Jewelry Appraisers - 8/06
San Diego Association of Jewelry Appraisers -8/06

Presentation outline: A presentation with slides that traces the process of mining and evaluating jadeite jade. Cutting methods, enhancements (a major topic) and historical context are discussed. Questions and answers plus samples available for viewing. 

Note: I provide handouts (as appropriate).

Will speaker offer items for sale? No, however, as a dealer, I do distribute business cards.

Does speaker ask for an honorarium? Travel and expenses only.

Will speaker travel? Local and national only.

AV equipment needed? Slide projector, screen and microphone.