Gemmological Instruments, in association with Gem-A, invites you to join us at Gem-A London for a special book signing event, and lecture, with guest speaker Colin Winter FGA DGA, as he discusses his book, OPL: A Students Guide to Spectroscopy. Gain valuable insights into the practical aspects of spectroscopy from an expert in the field. Don’t miss the chance to meet the author, ask questions and get your copy signed.
Book Description
The ultimate guide to hand-held spectroscopy. This book guides beginners through the practise of identifying gemstones with the use of a spectroscope. Furthermore, it works as a thorough and insdispensable reference guide of gem spectra.
Author Bio
Colin Winter
1972 Awarded FGA with Distinction from Gemmological Association of Great Britain – Set up and started Gemmology Classes in South London for FGA syllabus
1973 Awarded DGA Diamond Diploma from Gemmological Association of Great Britain
1974 Elected member of the British Academy of Forensic Sciences as a gemmologist
– Elected to the Council of the Gemmological Association of Great Britain
1976 Formed Orwin Products Ltd, manufacturers and suppliers of fine gemmological equipment
2003 Wrote & Published ‘A Students Guide to Spectroscopy’ . Illustrations & artwork by Hilary Winter BA, FGA, DGA
2006 Awarded the R.K. Mitchell Award for ‘Excellence in Optical Spectroscopy’ by the Gemmological Association of Great Britain
2007 – 2023 Lectured extensively in Europe and the USA on Gemmology with particular emphasis on optical Spectroscopy 2023 Currently working on a new book entitled A students Guide to Gem Crystals.
Wrote the Lapidary Section of the Encyclopaedia of Minerals & Gemstones, pub. By Orbis Wrote the Preliminary Correspondence Course for the Gemmological Association of Great Britain Wrote the ‘Gemstone’ correspondence Course for the UKs National Association of Goldsmiths
- OPL: A Students Guide to Spectroscopy by Colin Winter FGA DGA will be available to purchase in the Gem-A Instruments shop onsite at Gem-A at the usual 5%discount for current members of Gem-A , and if purchased on the day you can get them signed.
Who should attend?
This workshop is suitable for anyone of any level with an interest in gemmology and the gemstone world. Please note, there will be no practical gemmology in this session. A welcome drink will be provided on arrival.
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