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Jessica Han

Head of Asia and Africa, Gem-A

Jessica Han, FGA M.Sc., started her career at the Gems and Jewellery Trade Association of China as the Deputy Secretary General, progressing to the position of the Technology Research and International Cooperation officer in the National Gemological Technology Administrative Center in Natural Resources Ministry of China. After working in this trade for about two decades, she was appointed as the Head of Asia and Africa in 2020 by the Gemmological Association of Great Britain; since then, she has been devoted to promoting gemmological education internationally. Politically, Jessica has gained recognition as the committee member of the 93 society Natural Resources Committee of the Natural Resource Ministry of China. The role gives her direct access to provide continuous consultation to the Chinese central government and to maintain a strong linkage between the market and the policymakers for the trade. As a passionate gemmologist and an active gemstone collector, Jessica is well-known and respected internationally in the gemological industry. In 2019, Jessica was recognized as the Honorary Member of ICA due to her consistent contribution to the organization.

11:30 – 12:30

Thursday 16th Feb

Panel - Fei Cui Jade

Jadeite jade, as it is known in Western markets, ranks second only to diamonds by value as a jewellery category worldwide. In China, these fibrous polycrystalline aggregates, composed solely or principally of the minerals jadeite, omphacite and kosmochlor, or any combination of the three, are known as Fei Cui (翡翠).

With this terminology question on the table, CIBJO, the World Jewellery Confederation, has been working to create a single, clearly defined and universally accepted set of standards, practices and nomenclature.

Moderator: Jessica Han