Michael

Michael works at the State Gemological Center of Ukraine as a gemologist. In 2019, he received a Master’s in geochemistry and mineralogy at Taras Shevchenko Kyiv National University. Also, he got an Applied Jewelry Professional diploma from GIA (Gemological Institute of America) a few years ago, and now he is continuing his studies at this institution.

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