Julia Griffith FGA DGA EG, founder of The Gem Academy, is an expert gemmologist and educator. Known for her engaging teaching style, she has entertained gem enthusiasts at national and international events with presentations on specialist gemstone topics. Her current passion is sharing knowledge about laboratory-grown diamonds to fellow jewellery professionals, with a particular focus on methods of identification and production. Julia offers a range of online courses, a practical identification workshop, and tailored in-house training and consultancy for jewellery companies.