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==Author Background==
==Author Background==
Ronald Ringsrud possesses an intense background in gemology knowledge. He has given presentations and lectures on scientific issues since 1986.<ref>http://www.jcklasvegasshow.com/en/Education--Events/Speakers/</ref> As the owner of Ronald Ringsrud Company, he was the “host and guide in Bogotá for visits to the emerald marketplace from foreign buyers” as well as guiding “groups from the L.A. County Museum of Natural History and the [Gemological Institute of America] on their trips to the Colombian emerald source.”
Ronald Ringsrud possesses an intense background in gemology knowledge. He has given presentations and lectures on scientific issues since 1986.<ref>http://www.jcklasvegasshow.com/en/Education--Events/Speakers/</ref> As the owner of Ronald Ringsrud Company, he was the “host and guide in Bogotá for visits to the emerald marketplace from foreign buyers” as well as guiding “groups from the L.A. County Museum of Natural History and the [Gemological Institute of America] on their trips to the Colombian emerald source.”

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Additionally, he published three articles in the prestigious and peer-reviewed journal <i>Gems and Gemology</i>, published by the Gemological Institute of America (GIA). <ref>http://www.gia.edu/research-resources/gems-gemology/issues/</ref>. As a contributor to <i>Gems and Gemology</i>, the author “was a featured speaker at the GIA’s International Gemological Symposium in 1991.” <ref>http://mytown.mercurynews.com/archives/saratoganews/01.05.00/cover-0001.html</ref>. In 2006, Ronald Ringsrud presented at the GIA Gemological Research Conference in San Diego, California with the topic of “Subjectivity in Gemology.”<ref>http://lgdl.gia.edu/pdfs/grcprogram.pdf</ref>.
Additionally, he published three articles in the prestigious and peer-reviewed journal <i>Gems and Gemology</i>, published by the Gemological Institute of America (GIA). <ref>http://www.gia.edu/research-resources/gems-gemology/issues/</ref>. As a contributor to <i>Gems and Gemology</i>, the author “was a featured speaker at the GIA’s International Gemological Symposium in 1991.” <ref>http://mytown.mercurynews.com/archives/saratoganews/01.05.00/cover-0001.html</ref>. In 2006, Ronald Ringsrud presented at the GIA Gemological Research Conference in San Diego, California with the topic of “Subjectivity in Gemology.”<ref>http://lgdl.gia.edu/pdfs/grcprogram.pdf</ref>.
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Ronald Ringsrud

Ronald Ringsrud is a writer of recent acclaim. He has been particularly noted for his use of the technical aspects of gemology in literary work[1]. His most current work is Emeralds, A Passionate Guide.[2]. This novel includes the verifying element of a forward written by John Koivula, the Chief Gemologist at GIA.[3].

Author Background

Ronald Ringsrud possesses an intense background in gemology knowledge. He has given presentations and lectures on scientific issues since 1986.[4] As the owner of Ronald Ringsrud Company, he was the “host and guide in Bogotá for visits to the emerald marketplace from foreign buyers” as well as guiding “groups from the L.A. County Museum of Natural History and the [Gemological Institute of America] on their trips to the Colombian emerald source.”


Additionally, he published three articles in the prestigious and peer-reviewed journal Gems and Gemology, published by the Gemological Institute of America (GIA). [5]. As a contributor to Gems and Gemology, the author “was a featured speaker at the GIA’s International Gemological Symposium in 1991.” [6]. In 2006, Ronald Ringsrud presented at the GIA Gemological Research Conference in San Diego, California with the topic of “Subjectivity in Gemology.”[7].

In an interview with Southern Jewelry News, Ronald Ringsrud describes his rise to the Board of Directors of the American Gem Trade Association (AGTA).[8]. He mentions that the secrecy and intrigue of the emerald mines of Colombia, stating that “the mines are very shrouded and closed.”[9] Ronald Ringsrud’s enthusiasm for the field has even extended to creating video clips posted on sites such as Youtube.[10][11]

Emeralds, A Passionate Guide

Emeralds, A Passionate Guide is a 2009 novel published by Gem Guides Book Company.[12] This narrative is an “adventure into the unique world of emeralds written by an emerald dealer of 25 years experience.”[13] In addition to the textual combination of anecdotes and scientific facts, this guide contains 23 chapters, 70 microphotos and over 250 color photos and illustrations. [14]
The screenwriter Diane Lake reviewed Emeralds, A Passionate Guide as “a book [that] glistens and gleams—that fairly sparkles with its intensity.”[15] Diane Lake is known particularly for her screenwriting work in the film Frida, starring Selma Hayak and nominated for six Academy Awards.[16] Diane Lake’s book review emphasizes the appeal of this novel outside of the gem and jewelry field. As one reviewer states: “The subtitle of Ronald Ringsrud’s new book A Passionate Guide, The Emeralds, The People, Their Secrets has been well selected. The book is not just about an emerald, more specifically a Colombian emerald; it is about a country, its people and one man’s love affair with it all.”[17] This novel’s widespread allure is demonstrated through the variety of positive reviews from many different fields.[18][19][20][21][22][23].

Book Signing

In the near future, Ron Ringsrud will be hosting a book signing at Square Books of Oxford, Mississippi. This event is a significant one considering the literary importance of the site.[24]The famous Southern Literature author William Faulkner used Oxford as a “model for the town of ‘Jefferson’ in his fiction.”[25]Additionally, John Grisham owns a Victorian home right outside of Oxford.[26]

References

  1. ^ http://www.palagems.com/gem_news_2009_v2.htm#emerald_aisle_aug
  2. ^ http://search.barnesandnoble.com/Emeralds-A-Passionate-Guide/Ronald-Ringsrud/e/9780982262757/?itm=1
  3. ^ http://john-koivula.microworldofgems.com/
  4. ^ http://www.jcklasvegasshow.com/en/Education--Events/Speakers/
  5. ^ http://www.gia.edu/research-resources/gems-gemology/issues/
  6. ^ http://mytown.mercurynews.com/archives/saratoganews/01.05.00/cover-0001.html
  7. ^ http://lgdl.gia.edu/pdfs/grcprogram.pdf
  8. ^ http://www.southernjewelrynews.com/archive/20100-archive/294-jeweles-profile?format=pdf
  9. ^ http://www.southernjewelrynews.com/archive/20100-archive/294-jeweles-profile?format=pdf
  10. ^ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E6DBO0oPlb0&feature=player_embedded
  11. ^ http://gemologyproject.com/wiki/index.php?title=Emerald#Ron_Ringsrud_Takes_Us_to_the_Emerald_Mines_of_Colombia
  12. ^ http://search.barnesandnoble.com/Emeralds-A-Passionate-Guide/Ronald-Ringsrud/e/9780982262757/?itm=1
  13. ^ http://search.barnesandnoble.com/Emeralds-A-Passionate-Guide/Ronald-Ringsrud/e/9780982262757/?itm=1
  14. ^ http://search.barnesandnoble.com/Emeralds-A-Passionate-Guide/Ronald-Ringsrud/e/9780982262757/?itm=1
  15. ^ http://www.emeraldpassion.com/review.htm
  16. ^ http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120679/
  17. ^ http://www.pricescope.com/idealbb/view.asp?topicID=117830
  18. ^ http://www.mercurynews.com/saratoga/ci_12716502
  19. ^ http://www.southernjewelrynews.com/archive/20106-mia-katrin/323-jewelers-profile-part-ii?tmpl=component&print=1&page=
  20. ^ http://rwwise.com/blog/?p=51#more-51
  21. ^ http://www.jewellerynetasia.com/industry/newsdetails.aspx?lang=0&vortalid=1&newsidinvortal=10145&ct=&cn=NewsAll&m=08&y=2009&ch=0
  22. ^ http://miakatrin.com/
  23. ^ http://www.fieldgemology.org/blog_display.php?id=27
  24. ^ http://www.oxfordms.com/
  25. ^ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Faulkner
  26. ^ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Faulkner
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