Our association is Australia’s traditional gemmological educator. Since 1945, the Association has been responsible for producing Australia’s gemmologists by educating and updating members of the gem and jewellery industry, and the general public, about all aspects of gemstones and their substitutes.

The objects of the GAA - 

• To promote the study of gemmology in Australia.
• To promote the study of Australian gemstones and gem deposits.
• To conduct and publish research into gemstones, gem-related materials such as synthetics and imitations, gem testing instruments and techniques.
• To establish and control educational programs for gemmology.
• To establish Divisions in each State of Australia to implement and teach GAA-approved courses in gemmology.
• To cooperate with other like minded organisations, both in Australia and overseas, in the promotion of gemmology.

Members of the GAA also receive a quarterly issue of "The Australian Gemmologist" — the informative and prestigious gemmological journal of the association.

New and revised courseware brochures released by the GAA: Find out all the latest offerings on 2009 courses available through the GAA.

The GAA Website

Please visit our website regularly, as well as our sister website The Australian Gemmologist On-line , to keep up-to-date with the latest news and events regarding gemmology in Australia. If you have any queries regarding this website, please email the website administrator.

The GAA is conducting a National Gemstone and Jewellery Survey - complete the survey and be in the running for great prizes!

Vol 23 # 7 of
The Australian Gemmologist now out.
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Member Site:
CIBJO Blue Book
Resolutions and Articles of Association
A Gemmological Teaching Tool
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