ICA Congress Dates Announced

The 2011 ICA Congress will be held in Brazil on April 30 to May 4, 2011, the International Colored Gemstone Association (ICA) announced on Wednesday. The congress will be hosted by IBGM-Brazilian Gems & Jewellery Trade Association.

The theme for the 2011 ICA Congress is “Ethical Mining & Fair Trade: Certification challenges from Mine to Market.” More details on topics will be announced soon.

“Brazil is an important source of gemstones and a jewelry design center and has become an important player in the worldwide gem and jewelry industry,” stated ICA President Wilson Yuen.