Cristiano Brigida

Geologist and gemologist Cristiano Brigida earned a PhD in mineralogy and petrology at the University of Milano, Italy. While working in the field of mineral applications and material sciences, Cristiano went on field expeditions to Mexico, Canada, the Italian Alps; and gemstone buying trips to Thailand, India, Madagascar and Brazil. Cristiano also taught the subject matter in public schools and research institutions, and is thrilled to be teaching it at GIA.