The moment has finally arrived–after taking all my coursework, I am at the point where I am ready to take my 20-stone exam and hopefully earn my Graduate Gemologist degree! I can’t wait to be back in sunny California, and be on the gorgeous Carlsbad campus at GIA. It has been such an amazing experience and I have a feeling this won’t be the last time visiting the campus. For those of you who don’t know, the 20-stone exam consists of 20 gemstones, a desk with all the necessary tools (spectroscope, microscope, polariscope, dichroscope, etc), a sharpened pencil, and a nervous/information packed student. For some, it may be the luck of the draw, but you never know what 20 stones you will get–and the kicker, if you miss ONE…you fail! I’ve set aside an entire week to take the exam, so the earlier I pass, the more vacation time I will get!
I will be back on the blog in one week! In the meantime, I will leave you with a few ring stacks as of late, and check out my journey to becoming a gemologist:
Georgiana June 16, 2013 at 6:51 am:
Good luck Danielle!!
Jewelry Camp June 16, 2013 at 11:50 am:
Best of Luck and Safe Travels!
Kathryn June 16, 2013 at 5:25 pm:
Good Luck on your test!! Would love to hear your advice for someone looking into the Graduate Gemologist program at the Carlsbad campus!
Jewelryshopus June 17, 2013 at 2:43 am:
Beautiful rings!
J Hyman & Co June 17, 2013 at 12:59 pm:
Good luck!
Juanito June 17, 2013 at 1:47 pm:
Good luck! I miss being on that campus SO much. Enjoy the beauty and kick booty!
Shivangi Sharma June 18, 2013 at 8:35 am:
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Shivangi Sharma
Patty Gallun Hansen June 22, 2013 at 2:39 pm:
Good Luck!! I had the BEST time at GIA–even the tests were fun!! Best of luck and keep us posted on your success!
Robyn Hawk July 2, 2013 at 5:22 pm:
Next time you are in SoCal drop me a note – we could go dig Tourmalines!
Robyn