It is considered a geoscience and a branch of mineralogy. Tucson faceters frolic 2018 united states faceters guild. Alan also returned with the hanneman trophy, awarded for contributions to the literature of gemology. Agta to honor hodgkinson and keller at 30th anniversary event. Many moons ago, a coworker came to me with a mason jar loaded to the lid with colored gemstones he was one of those storage locker auction kinda fellas and this mason jar was one of his latest plunders. Here you will find the internets largest gemology study and reference site that is totally free. Top gemmology and gemstone books learn about gemstones.
Chapters 17 give basic facts on origin of gems, crystallography, chemical formulas, physical properties hardness, specific gravity, heat conductivity, colors and optical properties. Accredited senior gemologist independent researcher, educator, author, and photographer. The overall effect is to make the presentation remarkably crisp and so. Understanding gemstone treatments international gem society. Every month we highlight a gemstone and a piece of gemstone identification equipment to help us all understand more about the wonderful world of colored stones and diamonds. It covers all the basic topics in a well organized and easy to understand manner. Joel dyer another gemmological excursion to sweden. Anderson, webster, liddicoate, sinkankas, pough, arern, bruton, gubelin, nassau and koivula.
However, the academy acquired three books, to be given as prizes to future alan hodgkinson bursary winners. Well jim you have always steered me in the right direction. Gemology or gemmology is the science dealing with natural and artificial gemstone materials. Visit with me and let me tell you about how i got to be a gemologist view details. Free download information on gems and minerals for teachers and children. Schumann begins by defining basic gemological terms and gemstone properties. Alan is dedicated to bringing gemmology to a wider audience and awakening an interest in all the intrigue, wonder, fascination and historical role which gemstones play and have played throughout history. Suzann wrote this is the greatest book on gemology i have ever seen. Visual optics is a term introduced to gemology by alan hodgkinson.
Warmans jewelry, 3rd edition by christie romero 276. Alan, a resident of scotland, is on his 26th annual agta lecture visit to tucson. Alan hodgkinson about alan hodgkinson he has done extensive work on emeralds, opals, and diamonds, but he is perhaps best known for his innovative and highly effective visual optics approach to gem identification and other practical gem identification techniques, including ways to see and learn more using traditional gem testing instrumentation. About alan hodgkinson gemmologist, educator, author and lecturer. When you use the crafting downtime activity to cut a gemstone from its raw form into a jewel, you progress at a rate of 50 gpper day instead of 5 gp. The cga is excited to welcome author of the book gem testing techniques, and guest speaker alan hodgkinson. Pala internationals sister enterprise, the collector fine jewelry, presents a special open house event, this coming friday, may 18, and saturday, may 19. Gem testing techniques is the longawaited book by internationallyacclaimed gemmologist alan hodgkinson. For those working independently, there is no upper limit of earning, it may be from a few thousands a month and can be lakhs, to say the least. Visit payscale to research gemologist salaries by city, experience, skill, employer and more. Global rough diamond consultant and gemologist with. Alans longawaited book gem testing techniques is now available from this website. Alan was sitting in his car one night, waiting in the presence of a box of reference stones, when he started looking through them towards a street light. Order alan hodgkinsons book, gem testing techniques here.
Arem has more than 60 years of experience in the world of gems and minerals. Yourgemologist online study of gemology, jewelry and. Increase your intelligence score by 1, to a maximum of 20. Gem testing techniques is the longawaited work by the internationallyacclaimed gemmologist alan hodgkinson fga dga, and represents his lifelong commitment to, and study of, the gem world. Keeping our customers informed is part of what we do. The vancouver community college which teaches the cga gemmology program uses both the peter read book and this book as textbooks.
Famous gemologists and why you should know about them. After poking at this project for the last year, i have finally sorted through my endless jar of gems and am looking for advice on my next step. Pages are fairly worn from steady use but our check of the book revealed no highlighting, underlining or notes. The gemology project is a nonprofit gemstone and gem science wikistyle database for anyone interested in gemstones and gemology gemmology. This highlyanticipated book provides an overview of his gemmological knowledge and showcases the gemtesting techniques for which he is worldrenowned. This book has substantial wear and tear but is usable.
Aga awards jobbins and matlins september 1, 2005 by gary roskin the accredited gemologists association awarded the sixth annual antonio c. Yourgemologist is a free access learning website we. Alan wetherall wrote i thought that the first edition was brilliant and i am always referring to it. Instead, he decided to buy some good books and teach himself. Gemmologist definition of gemmologist by the free dictionary. The american gem trade association agta will make scottish gemologist alan hodgkinson an honorary member and recognize longtime gems and gemology editor alice keller in tucson, february 1, 2011, during the agtas 30th anniversary event at the tucson convention center. Some jewelers and many non jewelers are academically trained gemologists and are qualified to identify and evaluate gems. This book is one of the best introductions to gemology. May i wish you all the very best with the handbook of gemmology it is a must for all gemmologists and is very much a handbook of the future today. Gemology is the scientific study of gemstones, which often involves the study of mineralogical fundamentals such as formation, genesis, formalities, physical properties and identification of gemstones. This information is for anyone wishing to learn more about the world of gemology. How to become a gemologist job description eligibility.
Jar of gemstones jewelry discussion ganoksin orchid. Above all, i suspected that i personally would fail miserably to see any optical patterns during the very first practise session. I do not and will not identify gemstones or minerals through photographs. In this enlightening presentation, renowned scottish gemologist, alan hodgkinson, will demonstrate pushing the polariscope for ease of determining optic figures, identifying gemstones, distinguishing spectrums, and determining diamond type. It includes the basic knowledge of structural, crystallographic, chemical and physical characteristics and properties of gems. Alan is the developer of hodgkinsons visual optics. A true book designed to help you understand gemology without a lot of equipment.
If youre interested in gems, there are plenty of career opportunities in gemology, including appraisers, retail associates, lab gemologists, or jewelry designers. Popular gemology books meet your next favorite book. Gem testing techniques archives gemworld international. It describes the technique of extracting valuable information from a gemstone just by looking through it towards a point light. The new 6th edition does not have the section on how gemstones are identified, the introduction suggests the reader use the peter read book for that information. The photographs and diagrams are well chosen to clarify concepts and to illustrate the varied appearances a gem species may have. An invaluable guide to assessing beads and bead jewelry unlike any other bead book, cludes many helpful charts, over 350 color photos and price guides. Bonanno award for excellence in gemology to internationally respected british gemologist e. A good listener is a natural fit for someone in need of unbiased attention, acceptance and understanding, when you book an appointment with me, you are securing a safe space to be your genuine self, and to hear your own thoughts out loud and clear. The book became the basis of the gia course of colored stones and colored stones identification which are required for the gia graduate gemologist designation. The photography is outstanding and brings the gems to life the red diamond is almost in ones hand and the range of colours of the diamonds is quite amazing.
This book is geared towards a general audience from beginners to career gemmologists. Alan jobbins, of the gem testing laboratory of great britain, and to wellknown author and gemologist antoinette. Although several books on gem testing have been previously published, this particularly comprehensive volume by renowned gemmologist alan hodgkinson will. Agta to honor hodgkinson and keller at 30th anniversary event on february 1. Visual optics alan hodgkinson i admit it, when looking at alan hodgkinsons visual optics stuff online earlier, i doubted how much one can judge from just using ones eyes and a light source. Antonio c bonanno was a very highly regarded gemologist and appraiser, having worked with gems for over 60 years of his life. Alan said he was honoured that the name hodgkinson would be following in the footsteps of previous recipients including.
It all depends upon the capabilities and marketing skills of the gemologist along. Upload a resume to easily apply to jobs from anywhere. He was the founder and president of the national gem appraising laboratory in the united states, which set the standard for gem appraisals in the us as well as most of the world. A lifelong work on gem identification that became a classic the moment it was published. Expertise with more than 42 years of experience in the diamond trade working in mining, importing and distribution of rough diamonds and polished diamonds, i have the skills, experience, expertise and worldwide contacts to help you to successfully navigate and. Alan wetherall wrote i thought that the first edition was brilliant and i am. Although several books on gem testing have been previously published, this particularly comprehensive volume by renowned gemmologist alan hodgkinson will certainly be a welcome addition to members of the field. Search gias library catalog of 57,000 books, 1,800 videos, 700 periodicals, and the renowned cartier rare book repository and archive. Order alan hodgkinson s book, gem testing techniques here.
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