RUI GALOPIM DE CARVALHO FGA DGA

GEMPEDIA, A Comprehensive Glossary for Gemstones and Gemmology

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GEMPEDIA is a compendium of more than 7,300 terms and definitions gathered over decades by Rui Galopim de Carvalho FGA DGA, a renowned professional gemmologist and consultant with over 30 years of experience within the gems and jewellery trade in gem testing, education and science communication. This compilation has been endorsed by Gem-A — The Gemmological Association of Great Britain, the world’s longest established provider of gem and jewellery education, and supported by the Asian Institute of Gemological Sciences (AIGS), one of Asia’s first international gemmological institutes.

This glossary for gemstones and gemmology was made for students, professionals and gem and jewellery aficionados to provide the most comprehensive reference source for understanding and clarifying the wide ranging terminology used across the fascinating world of gemmology and its associated industries.

“This book is a must have for anyone interested in gemmology”, Guy Lalous, Ambassador FEEG – Federation for European Education in Gemmology

“Not only a ‘go to’ guide for gemmology, but one that can be entirely read and browsed to increase your own knowledge”, Alan Hart, CEO – Gem-A, The Gemmological Association of Great Britain

“It's really a great reference book for me and should be highly recommended to all gemmologists” , Edward Liu, Chairman – The Gemmological Association of Hong Kong

“This work of Rui Galopim, a renowned friend in gemmology, is highly admirable”, Pornsawat Wathanakul, former Director of GIT – Gem & Jewelry Institute of Thailand

Title: GEMPEDIA, A Comprehensive Glossary for Gemstones and Gemmology

Author: Rui Galopim de Carvalho

1st Edition 2024 (second print run)

Publisher: AIGS - Asian Institute of Gemological Sciences, Bangkok

Total number of pages: 719

ISBN: 978 972 780 917 2

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BOOK REVIEWS

What are the gemmology journals, trade press and expert professionals saying about GEMPEDIA

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The Journal of Gemmology

The prestigious The Journal of Gemmology, established since 1934 by the Gemmological Association of Great Britain has issued a very rewarding and motivating review written by research gemmologist Dr. Lore Kiefert. As Dr Kiefert predicted, I have been indeed adding new terms and editing the existing ones and hope to share them in a forthcoming opportunity and I am grateful to all the colleagues and friends, including the author of the book review, that have contributed to this never-ending endeavour.

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GIA, Gemological Institute of America

Published in July at the GIA (Gemological Institute of America) Research News and Articles, another very positive review written by Dr James E Shigley.

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L'ORAFO ITALIANO

A review, in Italian, by the renown jewellery journalist Laura Astrologo Porché (editor of Journal des Bijoux)

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RAPAPORT

Published in August in the prestigious Rapaport magazine, a review by trade journalist Kira Meirovich.

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Jewellery Outlook

The world renown veteran trade journalist David Brough, editor of the popular Jewellery Outlook trade news platform, published this review earlier in August 2024

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Pearl-Guide.com

The very popular pearl education platform Pearl-Guide.com, founded in 2004, posted this review by pearl expert Douglas McLaurin

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Disappointed!

somewhat disappointed

For the cost and because it is presented as a reference book to be used, I was surprised that it was not a hard back. size is okay. Pictures or diagrams for certain concepts would have made it more comprehensive as well.as more attractive.

Dear Francine,
Thank you for your honest feedack. Regarding the binding, it was a recomendation from the book manufacturer to produce it this way to make handling easier given its size and number of pages. Regarding pictures and diagram, I am totaly with you on that comment and work is being done for considering adding those in a future edition. Again, thank you for your constructive comment

Perfect

COMPLETELY BRILLIANT

Gempedia is fantastic! As a jewelry artists, we had a client send us a gem for a custom design. The gem was cassiterite. We had never encountered this gem before. I referred to Gempedia and found a completely comprehensive explanation. The info was also a nod to my current historical research on the Bronze Age. We also received (same client) a gorgeous hauyne from the Eiffel Mts. Thank you so much for Gempedia.