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Dr. James Shigley Receives AGS 2017 Lifetime Achievement Award

His contributions to the industry were honored at the AGS annual Circle of Distinction dinner. His studies have identified methods of separating natural from synthetic diamonds, documented important gem localities, and established characteristics of HPHT

From: diamondworld.netDate: 2017-07-27 08:03:40Views: 3690

Dr. James Shigley, GIA distinguished research fellow, is the recipient of the American Gem Society (AGS) 2017 Lifetime Achievement Award. His studies have identified methods of separating natural from synthetic diamonds, documented important gem localities, and established characteristics of HPHT synthetic diamonds. Shigley’s significant contributions to the industry were honored at the organization’s annual Circle of Distinction dinner held July 25 in New York City.

Introducing Dr. Shigley, John A. Green, president and CEO of Lux Bond & Green and past chair of the GIA Board of Governors, said, “Many of us are not familiar with Dr. James Shigley or have even met him, but the work that he has quietly documented and carefully researched helps our targeted industry every day. For more than 30 years, he has been widely recognized as the face of GIA research.”

“I am honored to accept this award, although I believe no one’s success is achieved alone,” said Shigley. “Whatever I have been fortunate enough to accomplish during my time at GIA is due to the many people I have been proud to call my colleagues for the last 35 years. So, I humbly accept this for them and for GIA’s research program.”

Shigley often represents the Institute around the world through lectures and articles on topics related to diamonds, colored stones and gem identification. His research has documented important gem localities, identified methods of separating natural diamonds from manmade diamonds and established the characteristics of HPHT synthetic diamonds. He has authored more than 180 articles for numerous publications.

“Dr. Shigley is a significant contributor to our research department, which underpins everything we do at the Institute – education, instrument development and laboratory services,” said Susan Jacques, president and CEO of GIA. “In addition to being a prolific contributor to gemological research and Gems & Gemology, he is a mentor to many of the young scientists and gemologists at GIA and is widely recognized as a global authority in gemology.”

In appreciation for the recognition by AGS of Dr. Shigley’s significant contributions to the industry, GIA will sponsor the Colored Stone Grading and Diamond Grading lab classes to be offered at AGS in Las Vegas in September this year. The sponsorship covers the cost of the GIA education resources.

Shigley joined GIA in 1982 and helped direct GIA’s research activities on the identification of diamonds and colored gemstones. In addition to his research, he works with participants in the Richard T. Liddicoat Postdoctoral Research Associate Fellowship program.

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