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‘Meet the Author’ series of live events – Robin Hansen

Gem-A London, 21 Ely Place, London EC1N 6TD
10 October 2024
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Event Details

Location:

Gem-A London, 21 Ely Place, London EC1N 6TD

Date:

10 October 2024

Time:

18:00 - 20:00 BST

Cost:

£18 - £25

Description:

Gemmological Instruments, in association with Gem-A, invites you to join us at Gem-A London for a special book signing event with guest speaker Robin Hansen FGA, as she discusses her book, Gemstones: A Concise Reference Guide. Don’t miss the chance to meet the author, get your copy signed and explore the fascinating details within.

Book Description

A comprehensive introduction to gemstones with stunning colour photographs, written by Natural History Museum curator Robin Hansen.

Gemstones: A Concise Reference Guide by Robin Hansen – Gem-A Instruments | Official online store

Author

Robin Hansen FGA

Robin’s passion for gems and minerals has been the focus of her career, with over 20 years’ experience in the gemmological and mineralogical fields. Her knowledge and enthusiasm culminated in the publication of her first book Gemstones, a Concise Reference Guide in 2022. Her current role of nearly 10 years is Curator, Minerals and Gemstones at the Natural History Museum, London, where she helps manage and preserve the incredible gem and mineral collection of ~185,000 specimens. Prior to this, she worked both within the private mineral collector business and the mining sector. Robin has a Geology degree with Honors, complemented by a Diploma of Gemmology through the Gem-A, for which she was awarded the prestigious Tully Medal.

  • Gemstones: A Concise Reference Guide by Robin 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. A welcome drink will be provided on arrival.

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Gem-A Conference 2024

Gemmologists from around the world will gather in London for the annual Gem-A Conference, one of the world’s most prestigious gemmology events.

2 DAY EVENT

10 SPEAKERS

NETWORKING

Registration closes 25th October