E. Alan Jobbins
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Timeline
| Date | Details |
|---|---|
| 1925 | Born. |
| 1970 | Diploma in Gemmology, Gemmological Association of Great Britain |
| Late 1980s | member of the team that conducted the first comprehensive gemological examination of the English Crown Jewels leading to the publication of “The Crown Jewels: The History of the Coronation Regalia in the Jewel House of the Tower of London.” |
| ?? | Curator of Gemstones Geological Museum for 30 years |
| 1986–93 | Editor Proceedings of The Gemmological Association and Gem Testing Laboratory of Great Britain and Notices |
| 1988 | Initiating gemmological training at University of Geosciences, Wuhan |
| 2005 | Antonio C. Bonanno Award for Excellence in Gemology (Accredited Gemologists Association) |
| President of the Society of Jewellery Historians | |
| President of the Gemmological Association of Great Britain | |
| Founding organizer of the International Colored Gemstone Association. | |
| Executive member of the International Gemmological Conference | |
| ?? | -- |
| ?? | -- |
| 2019 | Died. |
Biographies and obituaries
Brough, David. Alan Jobbins – 70 Years of Outstanding Contributions to Gemology Gem legends and Luminaries
Fan, S.K. Obituary Mr. E. Alan Jobbins 1925–2019.
Obituary Mr. E. Alan Jobbins 1925–2019
Brough, David, Alan Jobbins, groundbreaking gemmologist, dies
Branstrator, Brecken. Pioneering Gemologist Alan Jobbins Dies. National Jeweler
Publications
Jobbins, E.A. (1973). Assessment of diamond, opal and other mineral deposits in the State of Piaui, Brazil. British Geological Survey.
Jobbins, E.A. ; Institute of Geological Sciences (Great Britain). Overseas Division. Assessment of diamond, opal, etc. in Piaui, Brazil : Institute of Geological Sciences, Overseas Division, Report no.34, 1975 - 1v. (Overseas Geology; WC/OG/75/34).
Jobbins, E.A. ; Institute of Geological Sciences (1981). Catalogue of meteorites in the Geological Museum, London : Institute of Geological Sciences report WG/PE/81/217. British Geological Survey.
Jobbins, E.A. ; Merriman, R.J. ; Styles, M.T. (1978). Charoite, a spectacular, new, purple mineral. Journal of Gemmology 16(1) 1978 p.1-4 (1978) ; p.1-4.
Anderson, B.W. ; Jobbins, E.A. (1990). Gem testing. 10th ed (Rev. by E.A. Jobbins). London : Butterworths.
Webster, R. ; Jobbins, E.A. (1979). Gemmologists' compendium. 6th ed. Colchester : NAG PRESS.
Jobbins, E.A. Gemstones in the Geological Museum : Gems 1(3) 1969 p.3,5 and 24.
Berrange, J.P. ; Jobbins, E.A. ; Institute of Geological Sciences (Great Britain). Overseas Division (1976). The geology, gemmology, mining methods and economic potential of the Pailin ruby and sapphire gem-field, Khmer Republic : Institute of Geological Sciences. Overseas Division, Report 35.
Bowles, J.F.W. ; Jobbins, E.A. ; Young, B.R. A re-examination of cheralite. Mineralogical Magazine, vol.43, 1980, p885-888.
Jobbins, E.A. ; Institute of Geological Sciences (1979). The State Gem Corporation of Sri Lanka : an assessment of its present activities in relation to the future development of the gemstone industry : Institute of Geological Sciences report WC/OG/79/001.