Explore the detailed schedule of the event “Diamond and Colored Stones: National Conference of Gemmology – 7th Edition”.
MONDAY, JUNE 16, 2025 (Royal Mineralogical Museum, Naples)
08:30–09:30 — Registration
09:30–10:00 — Welcome addresses
DAY ONE
“Introduction to the First Day”
SESSION ONE – Updates in the gemological field
10:00–10:25 — Claudio Milisenda (Invited Lecture), DSEF — “An Update on Paraíba Tourmaline”
10:25–10:50 — Alberto Scarani (Invited Lecture), AGA, Magilabs — “Certified Hybrid Diamond Master Set: The Hybrid Solution for Diamond Color Grading”
10:50–11:05 — Riccardo Luppi, Sapienza University of Rome — “Looking for Neon Blue in Tourmaline: The Impact of Heat Treatment on Paraíba samples from Mozambique”
11:05–11:20 — Francesco Izzo, University of Naples Federico II — “Caratterizzazione non distruttiva in spettroscopia FTIR di tormaline del Real Museo Mineralogico di Napoli”
11:20–11:50 — Coffee Break
SESSION TWO – Coral and the Future: Regulations and Sustainability
11:50–12:15 — Rui Galopim de Carvalho (Invited Lecture), Gem Education Consultant — “Precious Coral, a discussion on sustainability”
12:15–12:30 — Anna Di Cosmo (Keynote), University of Naples Federico II — “La zoologia molecolare a supporto della trasparenza e sostenibilità nella filiera dei coralli preziosi (Corallium Rubrum): sviluppo di un test di tracciabilità genetica animale (TGA) che utilizza il sistema di gestione qualità UNI EN ISO 9001- Certificato da RINA“
12:30–12:55 — Cristina Del Mare (Invited Lecture), Member of CIBJO Coral Commission, Curator of the Museum of Jewellery in Vicenza — “Sustainability and Cultural Tradition. The Mediterranean Red Coral Paradigm”
12:55–13:10 — Lorenzo Turriziani, University of Naples Federico II — “La filiera del corallo tra sostenibilità e governance: un’analisi secondo i criteri ESG”
13:10-14:15 — Lunch Break (Poster Session)
SESSION THREE – Diamonds Between Science and Ethics
14:20–14:45 — Michele Macrì, Sapienza University of Rome — “Diamond evolution”
14:45–15:00 — Melissa McElvain Scarani, Gemology Resources, ASA, NAJA — “Valuing beauty: how Jewelry Appraisals work in the USA”
15:00–15:15 — Bruno Martinez, Martinez Diamanti — “From the Gemmological Middle Ages to the Renaissance of Transparency: Lessons from the Case of Investment Diamonds Sold by Banks”
15:15–15:40 — Fabrizio Nestola (Keynote), University of Padua — “Diamanti fibrosi: una nuova prospettiva sui fluidi profondi”
15:40–15:55 — Matteo Alvaro, University of Pavia — “Le profondità di formazione dei diamanti determinate a partire dalle pressioni residue misurate nelle inclusioni: vantaggi e problematiche”
15:55–16:25 — Coffee Break
SESSION FOUR – Characterization and Science for an Ethical and Transparent Market
16:25–16:40 — Gioacchino Tempesta, University of Bari Aldo Moro — “Gem-Quality Topaz from Different Origins: Can LIBS Help Identify Provenance?”
16:40–16:55 — Marco Torelli, Masterstones — “Natural vs. Synthetic Quartz: Necessity as the Mother of Invention”
16:55–17:10 — Nicola Precisvalle, International Gemological Institute (IGI) — “Spectroscopic investigations of Palmnicken succinite: the legend of healing tears”
17:10–17:25 — Sara Monico, University of Milan (La Statale) — “New Perspectives on Partially Crystalline Materials in Gemmology: an Integrated Approach to the Characterisation of Chrysocolla”
TUESDAY, JUNE 17, 2025 (Royal Mineralogical Museum, Naples)
08:30–09:15 — Registration
DAY TWO
“Introduction to the Second Day”
SESSION FIVE – Exhibition and Contest: Is the Future of Photomicrography Abstract Art?
09:15–09:40 — Liviano Soprani (Keynote), Liviano Soprani Taglieria Pietre Preziose — “Zoom on the Invisible: New Frontiers in Gemmological Photomicrography”
09:40–10:00 — Overview and Awards of the Photo Contest
SESSION SIX – The Supply Chain: From Mining to Labs, Cutting Centers and Showcases
10:00–10:25 — Vincent Pardieu (Invited Lecture), Field Gemologist & Consultant at VP Consulting — “Gemology in the age of traceability, responsible sourcing and machine learning: the importance of a reliable reference collection”
10:25–10:40 — Rocco Gay, ICA Vice President — “Gems: A Journey to Be Told”
10:40–10:55 — Marco Calabrò, Legal Scholar — “Professional Responsibility and Legal Impacts in Gemmology”
10:55–11:20 — Marco Tironi (Keynote), Mineraçaõ Turmalina Ltda — “Mining and Prospecting of Tourmalines in Minas Gerais: A Field Experience”
11:20–11:50 — Coffee Break
11:50–12:05 — Stefania Coppola, University of Naples Federico II — “Updates on the Definition of Lapis Lazuli: What’s Changing?”
12:05–12:20 — Domenico Romanelli, Gem Tech Gemological Institute — “Corundum on the Test Bench: Stability and Vulnerability During Ruby and Sapphire Jewelry Processing”
12:20–12:35 — Flavio Butini, International Gemological Institute (IGI), IGN — “Laboratory Notes: Alterations and Counterfeits; Gemmological Identification, Nomenclature and Disclosure Policy”
12:35–13:00 — Ludovica Faldi, Loredana Prosperi, Istituto Gemmologico Italiano — “Gemmological Report: Terminology, Science and Opinions”
13:00–13:15 — Marilisa Y. Spironello, University of Catania — “The value of gems, the weight of commissions: research paths between connoisseurship archaeometric analysis, and the social history of devotional goldsmithing”
POSTER SESSION
Miriam Alberico, University of Naples Federico II — “Mineralogical Characterization of Natural or Treated Ethiopian Opals: Water Immersion, Transformation and Reversibility Tests”
Gabriele Alparone, University of Catania — “Caratterizzazione mediante spettroscopia Raman di gemme di colore della collezione del Museo di Mineralogia, Petrografia e Vulcanologia dell’Università di Catania”
Francesco Izzo, University of Naples Federico II — “Identificazione e caratterizzazione non distruttiva di gemme preziose e semipreziose mediante spettroscopia FTIR”
