The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) Thailand will host a pearl lecture, “Melo Reflections,” by Nicholas Sturman, GIA supervisor of Pearl Identification, on July 28 at the Pan Pacific Hotel in Bangkok.

His presentation will address the melo pearl phenomenon that has captured the hearts of pearl connoisseurs around the globe. He will share information on all aspects of this type of pearl, from its origins to the gemological characteristics that make it so sought after by collectors and dealers alike.

Nick has more than 22 years experience in the detailed examination of pearls. He obtained his Fellowship (FGA) and Diamond Membership (DGA) of The Gemmological Association of Great Britain and spent more than 16 years studying pearls in the Kingdom of Bahrain, where he was the gemological advisor to the Bahrain Government's Gem and Pearl Testing Laboratory. He writes for various gemological publications and has given presentations in the Middle East and several other countries, including the U.K., Switzerland and Thailand.

“Nick’s lecture is an excellent opportunity to learn about the identification and classification of Melo pearls,” said Kenneth Scarratt, managing director of GIA Southeast Asia and director of the GIA Laboratory in Bangkok. “I am confident attendees will find his well-rounded experience on this topic beneficial to those working within the trade and pearl community.”