THE DIRECTRESS

Lucille E. Bocobo, G.G.

Directress, Gemlab
Philippines

Educational Attainment

  • Asian Gemological Laboratory, HK 1987
    Certificate Holder of Gemology, 1987

  • Gemological Institute of America (GIA),Sta. Monica, California, USA
    Graduate Gemologist (GG), 1990, Certificate Holder Jewelry Appraising, 1990, Graduate Jewelry Design, 1991

Business & Work Experience

  • Assistant Manager to Manager 1980 -1986
    Esperame’s House of Jewels and Pawnshop

  • Director/Instructor, 1986 – 1988,
    Esperame Gem Studio

  • Trainor, Gemologist,
    Jewelry Appraising & Gemology Instructor,
    Gemlab Philippines, 1988 to present

  • Consultant Sept – Nov’95,
    Bureau of Customs NAIA

  • Member, 1993 – 1995, Guild of the
    Philippine Jewelers Inc.

  • Corporate Secretary, 1993 – 1994,
    Accredited Gemologists
    Association of the Philippines (AGAP)

  • President, 1994 to 1998 (AGAP)

  • Private Jewelry Retailer and Appraiser
    Consultant

Speaking Engagements

  • 1988, Gold & Diamonds
    Pawnbroker’s Association of Davao

  • 1991, Gold & Diamonds
    Philippine Ambassadors Ladies Association
    (PALA)

  • 1993 Jewelry Design,
    De Beers Workshop, PICC

  • 1998 Moissanite,
    De Beers Workshop, Galleria Suites

  • 2008, Diamonds & The 4C’s, Ladies of Rotarians, VVCC

  • 2008, Colored Stones & Pearls: Terminologies for Gem ID ABC, Guild of the Philippine Jewelers, Manila Peninsula
  • 2008, Diamonds & The 4 C’s, Just Jewels Events, Bizu Greenbelt
  • 2010, What You Need To Know About Diamonds & The 4C's, Rotarians, VVCC
  • 2011, Pearls, American Women's Club of the Philippines, Rockwell

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