I HAVE BEEN A GEM IMPORTER FOR THE PAST 45 YEARS SELLING WHOLESALE TO THE JEWELRY INDUSTRY. IN MY MORE ACTIVE YEARS, I HAVE SERVED ON THE BOARD OF AGTA AND THE CHICAGO JEWELERS GUILD AND BEEN A CHARTER MEMBER OF ICA. AM ALWAYS INTERESTED IN HEARING OF NEW INFORMATION REGARDING MINERAL DEPOSITS AND NEW GEMSTONE TREATMENTS.