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. During his 30 year experience as a gemmologist Rui has studied important collections in both public and private museums, notably the Portuguese Crown Jewels. Founder of the popular Home Gemmology webinar series launched during the COVID-19 lockdown, Rui has a long history as a gemmology communicator, notably on social media where he is a popular figure. As an educator, he has developed training projects for luxury brands and for international bodies in the UK, Mozambique, Brazil and Portugal where he has been teaching jewellers, designers and valuers for decades. 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.