GEMPEDIA - Author: Rui Galopim de Carvalho

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