Douglas K. Hucker
Mr. Hucker combines dynamic public speaking ability developed through many years of addressing jewelers conventions, seminars, and training sessions with an in-depth
knowledge of estate, antique jewelry, colored gemstones and diamonds. He provides new strategies to help the retail Jeweler expand their business through comprehensive training, establishing
efficient in house training methods, and by improving promotional and marketing techniques.
Donald A. Palmieri - President, Gem Certification and Assurance Lab (GCAL).
In addition to his Graduate Gemologist (GIA) degree,
Palmieri holds a Senior Member, Master Gemologist Appraiser
® designation with the American Society of Appraisers.
He's been on staff as a Research Associate with
the Carnegie Museum of Natural History, Earth Sciences
division since 1983 and taught consumer education
classes in gemology, gem sciences and jewelry for the
Carnegie Museum's Education Division from 1986-1999.
Gemological Institute of America
GIA will offer two presentations at this year's convention. One presentation will feature the GIA Diamond Cut Grading System Seminar, the second the GIA Gemstone Treatment Update.
Sundance Diamonds
The world's only professional High Pressure High Temperature (HPHT) diamond processing company. Our uncompromised commitment
to constant innovation, outstanding quality and superior customer service allows us to provide the highest performance standards
available to the diamond industry.
Jewelers Mutual Insurance Company
An insurer that specializes in protecting the jewelry industry in the United States and Canada. In 2005 and
2006, the company was named to the Ward Group's top 50 U.S. insurers based on its safety, consistency, and performance. The company was founded in 1913
in Neenah, Wis., by jewelers who needed more affordable insurance. Today, Jewelers Mutual is licensed in all 50 states and Canada, and insures 10,000 jewelers
and $2 billion of individuals' jewelry. The company's strong financial position is reflected in its continued A+ Superior rating from A.M. Best.
