GJ122 Techniques and Challenges of Fei Cui (More than Jadeite) Identification
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Class Date/Time
Monday, November 18, 2024
1:00pm-2:00pm Eastern Standard Time
Registration Includes
- Access to virtual webinar via zoom will be accessible via education dashboard (login required)
- Electronic webinar handout(s)*
*Any webinar handouts will be made available to registrants the morning of the live event and made accessible via your education dashboard (login required). Once handouts have been posted for download, the class is no longer refundable.
Continuing Education (CE) Credit
This webinar will award 1.2 CE hour(s) for the live event.
If you are a designated member of ASA, CE credit will automatically be entered into your record after you participate in the live webinar and complete any required post-webinar components within the Course Wrap-up section.
Webinar Description
This presentation will offer a comprehensive overview of Fei Cui (more than jadeite), including its definition, quality evaluation, identification and geological origins. For untreated jadeite (A Jade), we will discuss the main factors that influence its quality and value. We will also explore the identification techniques of commonly treated Fei Cui (B Jade, B+C Jade) and imitations. For Fei Cui from different origins, we will focus on the distinguish of Fei Cui from Myanmar and Guatemala, which is a challenge for jewelry industry now.
Instructional Methods
Methods include lecture, visual PPT presentation and live Q&A.
Course Audience
This webinar is ideal for gemologists, jewelry appraisers, and gemstone enthusiasts who want to deepen their knowledge of Fei Cui (more than jadeite).
Learning Level
Fundamental
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Identify the key characteristics and properties of Fei Cui that determine its quality and value;
- Recognize various Fei Cui treatments and understand their impact on the jade’s appearance and marketability;
- Distinguish between genuine Fei Cui and common simulants using practical identification techniques; and
- Make informed purchasing and appraisal decisions under today's challenging Fei Cui market.
eMaterials
All course materials included with you registration are PDF Download Only items made available to students prior to the start of the class and are not for resale or distribution. All downloadable materials are accessible via your education dashboard (login required). Once eMaterials have been posted for download, the class is no longer refundable.
Accessing eMaterials
eMaterials are provided electronically in PDF format and posted to the class the morning of the live event and listed within the education dashboard for all registrants to securely access prior to the start of the webinar. When opting to print downloadable materials, it is recommended that settings be adjusted to print in black and white (or grayscale) and consider printing double-sided on recycled paper.
Certificate of Completion
A certificate of completion will be available to view and/or download immediately via your education dashboard once all required components are completed.
Zemin Luo
Gemology Research & Instructor
West Foothill Jewelry
Zemin Luo is a jade researcher and jewelry appraiser in the San Francisco Bay Area. She had been a researcher and lecturer at the Gemological Institute, China University of Geoscience, Wuhan, for approximately 7 years. Her research focuses on determining the geological origins of modern jade from prominent commercial locations. One of her research findings was published in Gems & Gemology in 2015. She was also invited to present at the 2018 GIA International Symposium in Carlsbad.
In addition to her work on modern jade, Zemin has over 4 years of research experience on ancient jade from the Shang Dynasty to the East Zhou Dynasty, collaborating with prestigious museums in China. As a researcher, she is well-versed in the use of advanced gemological instruments, including Infrared Spectroscopy, Raman Spectroscopy, UV-VIS absorption Spectroscopy, and XRF Spectroscopy, with expertise in both instrument operation and data analysis. In her role as an appraiser, Zemin aims to leverage her extensive lab experience in the field of Gems & Jewelry appraisal, with a particular focus on Fei Cui identification and evaluation.
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