Houston Texas GIA Alumni Collective

06/23/2025

04/20/2025

Please join us for The Untold Stories of the Kuh-I-Lal Mine

Saturday, May 3 | 6 PM CT

Join the GIA alumni Collective, Houston Chapter for an incredible opportunity to learn about this mysterious mine in Tajikistan, known for both its legendary spinels that now reside in the British Crown Jewels and for the legends surrounding its treacherous depths.

Dacques Nini, GIA GG, will unravel the tales of his experience as an adventurous field gemologist and world gemological traveler, taking us on his journey to the mine thanks to unprecedented access by the region's tribal leaders. Through never-before-seen photographs and a first-hand experience, Dacques will narrate this incredible glimpse into one of the most secretive, historic gemstone deposits.

Dacques has over 20 years of fieldwork experience across 80 countries, exploring elite gem-producing regions such as Mogôk, notable diamond mines, and the Colombian Emerald Mines. His expertise blends scientific knowledge with a deep connection to collectors and trading houses. As the U.S. Ambassador for the International Colored Gemstone Association and a GIA Alumni Collective Chapter Leader, Nini champions ethical sourcing, global trade and gemological education. His insights have been published internationally, but this exclusive presentation offers a unique opportunity to experience his discoveries firsthand.

Location:
Dacques® Castle Gallery
835 West 42nd Street
Houston, TX 77018

Cost:
$30 Talk Only | $50 with visit to the Houston Museum of Natural Science.
Follow the registration link for more details. Ticket includes heavy appetizers and beverages.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/houston-gia-alumni-collective-event-tickets-1309156665829?aff=oddtdtcreator

03/14/2025

Fun night tonight!

03/13/2025

Happy hour tonight 6pm The Rustic
Uptown Park

02/26/2025

Happy hour tonight
6pm Hungry’s on Woodway!

10/11/2024

Hello Houston Friends! There is a wonderful holiday sales position available soon in Ft. Worth. See details below….

05/03/2024

Great night tonight seeing everyone and hosting Richard Hadley from London!

05/01/2024

Join us tomorrow at Urbe! We will be there from 6:15ish onwards and you are welcome to drop by anytime. Details below:

Hello Friends!

Richard Hadley, GIA G.G President of the GIA Alumni Collective, London is in town for a couple of weeks and would like to meet his Texan colleagues and fellow alumni members.

What a great excuse to get together! As always, please bring along a friend who might be interested. All are welcome.
What: Self Hosted Mixer
Where:Urbe 1101 Uptown Park Blvd Suite 12, Houston, TX 77056
When: May 2, 2024 6:15ish to 8:15ish
Why: Casual meet up to show our guest from London some Cinco De Mayo fun.

04/25/2024

What: Self Hosted Mixer
Where:Urbe 1101 Uptown Park Blvd Suite 12, Houston, TX 77056
When: May 2, 2024 6:15ish to 8:15ish
Why: Casual meet up to show our guest from London some Cinco De Mayo fun

Hello Friends!

Richard Hadley, GIA G.G President of the GIA Alumni Collective, London is in town for a couple of weeks and would like to meet his Texan colleagues and fellow alumni members.

What a great excuse to get together! As always, please bring along a friend who might be interested. All are welcome.

RSVPS are welcome as well. Please let us know if you plan to drop in.

All the best and I hope to see you all there!

Meaghan Gorman, Vice-President GIA Alumni Houston Chapter

Emily Growney, President GIA Alumni Houston Chapter

Swapna Jutley, Secretary GIA Alumni Houston Chapter

10/10/2023

Our new logo!