Rui Galopim de Carvalho

Background

Rui Galopim de Carvalho

Rui Galopim de Carvalho FGA DGA is an independent Gem Education Consultant, author, training expert and popular international lecturer on gemmology and on the history of gem materials with a three decade experience in the study of historical collections, notably the Portuguese Crown Jewels.

As an educator, launched numerous webinars and training projects for luxury brands and has been teaching jewellers, designers and valuers for many years.

He is associate editor of Gem-A’s Journal of Gemmology, Vice-President of the Coral Commission of The World Jewellery Confederation – CIBJO, member of the Communications Committee of ICA (International Colored Gemstone Association), member of the Advisory Board of AIGS (Asian Institute of Gemological Sciences), board member of IGE (Instituto Gemológico Español), member of the Scientific Committee of Societé Royale Belge de Gemmologie, ambassador for LAUREL – Portuguese Association of Excellence Brands (ECCIA member) and consultant for several private collections and trade organisations, being member of numerous gemmological and trade organisations.

Rui is also the author of several books, notably his latest title GEMPEDIA, A Comprehensive Glossary for Gemstones and Gemmology.