I had an amazing time at the GIA in New York over the holiday-cum-work trip few months back. It was my first revisit after 10 years. The McDonald's I frequented, jam-packed streets, and the overall magnetic charm, brought back the wonderful memories. It is truly an iconic city!
Visitors to the new #GIA are greeted with a reception area with marble flooring, a backlit 21-foot Italian Onyx desk. Classy!
Oh man I love the experience! But at the same time, this wooden signage still send shudders down my spine. Those grading days with hundreds of #diamonds and #gemstones, their simulants and substitutes, treated and non-treated! #gemologist
Guess what? I spent months in the classroom viewing diamonds with one of these #microscopes. I enjoyed it, and got a wrinkle near my right brow at the end of it, but I am not complaining! #Wrinkles are symbols of wisdom. smile emoticon
This was technically the place for #GIAstudents to discuss our findings and research, but my memories were filled fondly with laughter and coke-drinking during the winter. Haha!
