THE DIRECTRESS
Lucille E. Bocobo, G.G.
Directress, GemlabPhilippines
Educational Attainment
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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
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Assistant Manager to Manager 1980 -1986
Esperame’s House of Jewels and Pawnshop
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Director/Instructor, 1986 – 1988,
Esperame Gem Studio
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Trainor, Gemologist,
Jewelry Appraising & Gemology Instructor,
Gemlab Philippines, 1988 to present
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Consultant Sept – Nov’95,
Bureau of Customs NAIA
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Member, 1993 – 1995, Guild of the
Philippine Jewelers Inc.
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Corporate Secretary, 1993 – 1994,
Accredited Gemologists
Association of the Philippines (AGAP)
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President, 1994 to 1998 (AGAP)
- Private Jewelry Retailer and Appraiser
Consultant
Speaking Engagements
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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