GIA Alumni - Colorado Mile High Chapter

06/25/2026

A wonderful GIA event last night! Thanks to Randy for teaching us about Photomicrography how inclusions can enhance an appraisal.

Thank you to everyone who attended! A big thank you to for hosting and feeding us all amazing homemade Greek food. Another big thank you to .usa for hosting our event!

We hope to see you August 9th for our summer Barbecue at Denton’s house!

06/20/2026

Please join us for our upcoming event! We are hosting Randy Lightfoot next week:

June 24th 2026 at 6:30pm

Where:
3000 E 3rd Ave #8
Denver, Colorado
80206

Photomicrography: How Inclusions Enhance Appraisals Randy Lightfoot, CGA, JEA, Mayflower Estate Buyers & Consulting

Get your tickets below!

Presented in partnership with GIA Alumni Mile High Chapter. “Without microscopy and photomicrography, gemology as we know it would be virtually non-existent” – Photoatlas of Inclusions in Gemstones, Vol. 2 by Eduard Gübelin and John Koivula. Of all the advancements in gemological testing and ...

02/03/2026

If you're in Tucson for the Gem Show this year, you have to check out the Alfie Norville Gem and Mineral Museum at the University. created a truly impressive collection of spectacular gems and specimens.

08/18/2025

A big thank you to all the amazing attendees of our Phoenix Gold Mine tour and gold panning trip! Also, a shout out to our amazing guide, Ruth, for our super informative and fascinating tour of the mine.

If you missed this one, keep checking in for future events!

08/05/2025

EVENT UPDATE
Due to road conditions our upcoming mining adventure has been moved the Phoenix Gold Mine in Idaho Springs.

Join us Monday, August 18th at 10:00am for a mine tour and gold panning experience!

DM us for the link to register. We can't wait to see you there!

07/25/2025

Get your hard hats and pick axes ready, we're going on a field trip!

Join us Monday, August 18th for an adventure to Dani’s Fluorite claim near James Town, CO. At the claim, in the beautiful Rocky Mountains, we will mine the old fashioned way with shovels and pick axes to unearth some colorful Fluorite specimens.

$35. Space is limited!

Register here: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/S8S7LXS4RV7VN

07/23/2025

This weekend's BBQ with and was a blast! Thank you, Denton, for being a gracious host and putting on a fun and informative gem-cutting demonstration and hands-on tutorial! 💎

Next month, we are traveling to a Fluorite claim to get our hands dirty rock hounding near on old mine. ⚒️

And don't forget, in September, and will host Converge, an incredible collaborative opportunity for the global gem and jewelry industry. From September 7 to 10 in Carlsbad, California, our industry will come together as a community to address shared challenges, share experiences, inspire one another, and find a way forward in these uncertain times.

07/02/2025

Join us for some summer BBQ fun in Denton Anderson's beautiful backyard! And try your hand at gem cutting under Denton's guidance.

Sunday, July 20th
2:00pm
$10
Burgers and brats will be provided, please bring your own beverages.

DM us for the link to RSVP

05/23/2025

If you missed our amazing presentation by , don't worry! We have a few more event announcements coming up! 💎 Keep your eyes on your email and our social media for updates!

05/23/2025

What an incredible and informative presentation from the amazing 💎

Thank you so much to for being an incredible host, to and for cohosting and sponsoring the event, and for the delicious food! Also, thank you for everyone who attended the presentation. We hope you enjoyed it!

We have a few more events to announce, so keep checking your email and our social media for updates!