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GEMOLOGIST [4 records]
Record 1 - external organization data 2022-09-29
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - National Occupational Classification (NOC)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- gem expert
1, record 1, English, gem%20expert
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- gemologist 1, record 1, English, gemologist
correct
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Classification nationale des professions (CNP)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- gemmologiste
1, record 1, French, gemmologiste
correct, masculine and feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2019-02-04
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Gemmology
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- gemologist
1, record 2, English, gemologist
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- gemmologist 2, record 2, English, gemmologist
correct
- gem expert 1, record 2, English, gem%20expert
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A specialist in precious stones of any kind, especially when those stones are cut and polished for ornament. 3, record 2, English, - gemologist
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Gemmologie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- gemmologiste
1, record 2, French, gemmologiste
correct, masculine and feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- gemmologue 2, record 2, French, gemmologue
correct, masculine and feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Spécialiste des pierres précieuses et semi-précieuses plus spécialement lorsque ces pierres sont taillées, polies et utilisées comme bijoux. 3, record 2, French, - gemmologiste
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2010-09-15
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Occupational Bodies and Committees
- Gemmology
- Diamond Industry
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- American Gem Society
1, record 3, English, American%20Gem%20Society
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- AGS 2, record 3, English, AGS
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A professional society of jewelers numbering approximately 1000 firms and 2500 individuals in the United States and Canada. Purpose : to promote high standards of business ethics and encourage gemological education among its members, in order to further the growth of the fine-jewelry business. The society awards the titles of Registered Jeweler and Certified Gemologist to qualified members and member firms. Established in 1934. 3, record 3, English, - American%20Gem%20Society
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités professionnels
- Gemmologie
- Industrie diamantaire
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- American Gem Society
1, record 3, French, American%20Gem%20Society
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- AGS 1, record 3, French, AGS
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Depuis 1934, l'American Gem Society (AGS) est synonyme de protection pour le consommateur. Dans l'industrie joaillière le logo de AGS est un symbole d'excellence depuis 65 ans. Étant une association de joailliers, ses membres sont assujettis à un haut standard d'éthique pour la promotion et les prix de leurs marchandises. 2, record 3, French, - American%20Gem%20Society
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2004-05-31
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
- Gemmology
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Gemological Institute of America
1, record 4, English, Gemological%20Institute%20of%20America
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- GIA 2, record 4, English, GIA
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An endowed non-profit jewellers’ organisation founded in 1931, this has become the educational, research and testing centre of the jewellery industry in the USA. Correspondence and residential courses run by the Institute lead to the qualification Graduate Gemologist(GG). 3, record 4, English, - Gemological%20Institute%20of%20America
Record 4, Key term(s)
- Gemmological Institute of America
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
- Gemmologie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Gemological Institute of America
1, record 4, French, Gemological%20Institute%20of%20America
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- GIA 1, record 4, French, GIA
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
À but non lucratif, GIA représente le savoir et le professionnalisme qui assurent le maintien de la stabilité et de l'intégrité à long terme de l'industrie, en augmentant le degré de confiance des consommateurs. 2, record 4, French, - Gemological%20Institute%20of%20America
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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