My Christmas Present To Me! Emeralds: A Passionate Guide by Ron Ringsrud

This book has been compared to Richard Hughes' book "Ruby & Sapphire" and has garnered praise from leaders in the fields of Gemology, Mining and Jewelry Design.

So imagine my sheer JOY when I found (through a conversation with Walt) that Ron Ringsrud would be making a personal appearance in Southern California!!!!

My favorite place to shop for the holidays Nevada Minerals and Books will be hosting a book signing for this esteemed expert in the field.

Excerpt from the Dec-Jan Mineral News from Pala International

Southern Californians will have two chances this month to see Ronald Ringsrud, author of Emerald, A Passionate Guide, at:

Nevada Mineral & Book Company

342 S. Tustin Street, Orange, CA 92866.

Friday, December 18: Book signing 5–9 p.m., with a one-hour lecture and slideshow at 7:30

Saturday, December 19: Book signing 10 a.m.–12 noon with a one-hour lecture at 11 a.m.

In the spirit of the season, a raffle will be held each day for a half-kilo of Colombian coffee beans that Ringsrud will bring back from his December trip to the Bogotá emerald market and Colombian emerald mines. Mineral specimens of emerald will be on display and for sale. Colombian coffee will be served.

Stocking stuffer. Ringsrud will have emerald mineral specimens on hand for display and sale at his Southern California appearances this month. (Photo courtesy Ronald Ringsrud)

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From The Publisher:

Read about the people, the miners, the personalities and adventurers – each caught in the allure of this exotic green stone! Rather than a mere introduction to emeralds, this book is a grand introduction to the royal view that a connoisseur takes on the subjects of color, gem appreciation and rarity.

There is information here for a gemologist to rise to the level of connoisseurship in emeralds. But beginners will find this book an expansive and informative read – one that celebrates as well as explains The final chapters carry the mind and heart to territory that is both thought-provoking and passionate – unusual for a gemological book, but timely and fitting.

Review Comments:

“This book is a true adventure, a work of imagination and creativity, and in that respect it is much like Richard Hughes’ classic work,Ruby & Sapphire. It is also a complement to John Sinkankas’ Emeralds and Other Beryls, and importantly, a book that is fun to read.”

— From the foreword by John Koivula, Chief Gemologist, GIA and co-author
of the Photoatlas of Inclusions
in Gemstones series

“Ron masterfully conveys his intimate knowledge of the gem trade through his passion for emeralds, in all their aspects.”

— Edward Boehm, gemologist
and connoisseur

“In this fascinating book, Ron Ringsrud details the history, gemology and allure of this most precious of stones.”

— Richard Hughes, author of
Ruby & Sapphire

Richard Wise, Author of "Secrets Of The Gem Trade" and "The French Blue", Jeweler and Gemologist recently posted a review of Emeralds on his blog.

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Nevada Mineral & Book Company

342 S. Tustin St., Orange, CA, 92866

(714) 633-1549

Nevada Mineral & Book Company is an earth science bookstore/natural history gallery. We have over 100,000 earth-science related publications (new, used and rare), as well as minerals, fossils, meteorites, decorator items and unique colored stone jewelry.

Hours: 10:30AM - 6:00PM Monday - Saturday