NCDIA Taps Gemologist Tom Gelb as Educational Director

(IDEX Online News) – The newly re-launched Natural Color Diamond Association (NCDIA) has appointed Tom Gelb as its educational director to increase color diamond education throughout the industry.

Gelb, a GIA-certified gemologist with more than 18 years experience grading and evaluating natural color diamonds, is a former manager at GIA.

“Gelb is one of the top gemologists for color diamonds and we are pleased to have him working with us to enhance our educational programs to consumers and our growing membership base,” said Jordan Fine, secretary of the NCDIA.

In his new role, Gelb will host quarterly seminars with expert gemologists. The NCDIA's educational program will kick off at the upcoming JCK show in Las Vegas, where Gelb will speak about how retailers can better market and sell natural color diamonds.

Future events include seminars in Los Angeles and New York.

Helping to further increase education about the sector, the NCDIA has developed new materials to send to its members. This includes a “Color Diamond Sales Pack,” which includes selling points and techniques for natural color diamonds.

Gelb is also starting a quarterly newsletter for all NCDIA members – the first will cover the subject of yellow diamonds. "I am very excited to be working with the NCDIA," he said. "I believe the focus on education will broaden the understanding of these beautiful gems.”