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'''Georges Andrianonison is a Malagasy gemcutter in the second generation located in [[Antananarivo]]. Born and grown up in [[Antsirabe]], he learned the skills of gem cutting from his father. At the age of 25 Georges started cutting gems professionally. Today, with more than 25 years of experience, he is one of the best Malagasy gemcutters in Madagascar.'''
[[File:Gemcutter_Georges_Andrianonison_001.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Gemcutter Georges Andrianonison]]
In 1987 Georges opened his own workshop and showroom in Tulear, south of Madagascar. With the founding of the ''Institute of Gemology of Madagascar (IGM)'' in 2004, he took a 3-month course and deepened his already broad knowledge of gems and minerals. In 2008 Georges won the first price for the best cut stone out of 200 participants.
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<td valign="top">[[File:Navana_08Gemcutter_Georges_Andrianonison_002.jpg|185px|none|thumb|Women near the market]]</td><td valign="top">[[File:Navana_09Gemcutter_Georges_Andrianonison_003.jpg|185px|none|thumb|General store]]</td><td valign="top">[[File:Navana_10Gemcutter_Georges_Andrianonison_004.jpg|185px|none|thumb|Women near the market]]</td></tr>
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<td valign="top">[[File:Navana_11Gemcutter_Georges_Andrianonison_005.jpg|185px|none|thumb|Traditional hairstyle]]</td><td valign="top">[[File:Navana_12Gemcutter_Georges_Andrianonison_006.jpg|185px|none|thumb|Traditional house]]</td><td valign="top">[[File:Navana_13Gemcutter_Georges_Andrianonison_007.jpg|185px|none|thumb|Girl of Navana village]]</td>
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