Gemmologist's Compendium [Hardcover]

Robert Webster (Author), E. Alan Jobbins (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 1, 1999

This is the seventh edition of a book which has been for years the "bible" of professional and amateur gemmologists, as well as retail jewellers. Originally written by Robert Webster, an expert who dedicated most of his life to the subject, this edition has been completely revised and updated by E. Alan Jobbins, Keeper of Minerals and Gemstones at the Geological Museum in London for 35 years. It includes a comprehensive glossary on all aspects of gemstones and the terms associated with them, and sections on manufactured gems, the enhancement of gem materials, and the precautions necessary to avoid damage to gemstones and jewellery during manufacturing, repairs, and cleaning.

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About the Author

Robert Webster FGA was originally in the jewellery and pawnbroking trade, and won the Fellowship Diploma of the Gemmological Association of Great Britain with distinction in 1934. In 1946 the same association awarded him their coveted Research Diploma and in that year he joined London Gem Testing Laboratory, then in Hatton Garden, where he remained until he retired in 1971. He was a noted lecturer and demonstrator in various London colleges for decades and an honorary visiting lecturer to the Detective Training School of the London Police. He travelled widely, lecturing, visiting gem laboratories and mining and cutting centres in many parts of the world. E. Alan Jobbins FGA was a professional mineralogist and gemmologist at the Geological Museum in London for thirty-five years. He has been a consultant to the United Nations and the British Government Overseas Aid Programme and has advised on the setting up of gem testing laboratories, and has worked on the assessment and development of gem deposits in many parts of the world. He was editor of the Journal of Gemmology for many years.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 240 pages
• Publisher: Robert Hale; 7th edition (February 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0719802911
• ISBN-13: 978-0719802911
• Product Dimensions: 7.7 x 5.4 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,744,771 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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