GIA Gemstone Gathering Presents Planetary Gemology

Richard Shaw Brown to review touch points of astrology, gems

CARLSBAD, Calif. – Nov. 7, 2011 – GIA (Gemological Institute of America) will host its monthly Gemstone Gathering on Nov. 30 in Bangkok, with a focus on planetary gemology. Richard Shaw Brown, director of Astral Gemstone Talismans and a vanguard fine-jewelry designer, will base his presentation on the book Ancient Astrological Gems & Talismans II.

Brown’s seminar “The Nine Gems of Asian Gemology” will reveal insights into gemstones as they pertain to astrology, with topics that include:

· Sri Navaratna, a symbol of unity in all of Asia
· The powers ascribed to the nine gems of the belief system of Navaratna
· Making astrological gems talismans, where East meets West
· Evaluating astrological gems talismans, a cost-value analysis

Brown, the founder of the Planetary Gemologists Association, has made more than 40 television appearances, published 240-plus articles, and authored 12 books on planetary gemology. He has also participated in various seminars and conventions hosted by gemological, cultural, astrological, metaphysical and occult associations.

GIA’s Gemstone Gathering is a free event that begins at 6 p.m. on Nov. 30 in the “Crowne Room 1-3” on the 21st Floor of the Crowne Plaza Hotel (formerly known as the Pan Pacific), Lumpini Park in Bangkok.

Due to limited seating, please RSVP by Nov. 29 to the GIA Laboratory in Bangkok at 02-632-4090; or call the Thailand campus at 02-632-4590. For more information, visit www.giathai.net/news.php.