Andrew Lucas
Andrew Lucas
GUILD Gemology Education and Training Director
Senior Vice President of GUILD Gemstone Laboratory
The world's most active and well-known field gemologist and gemology educator, founder of From Mine to Market Field Gemology, with over 30 years of industry experience.
He has taught courses in more than 50 countries and regions around the world, and his professional fields cover all aspects of the jewelry industry, including colored gemstones, pearls, diamonds and gemstone processing.
To date, he has completed more than 210 field studies and investigations on gemology around the world, published more than 220 articles, has a thorough understanding of the origins and trading centers of gemstones around the world, and has extensive connections and abundant resources.
Books: Gemstone Journey - From Mine to Market (the world's first field gemology monograph) and Field Gemology Handbook
He has developed courses and provided training for dozens of institutions and brands, including Tiffany, Cartier, Harry Winston, Van Cleef & Arpels, Bvlgari, Signet, Pandora, Dior, Buccellati, the American Gem Traders Association (AGTA), the American Appraisers Association, the International Appraisers Association, the National Federation of Jewelry Appraisers, the American Pawnshops Association, Sotheby's, Christie's, etc.
Andrew Lucas has an outstanding reputation in the global gem industry and has won numerous awards from government organizations. He is still the only gemologist in the world who can offer and teach all of these courses.
