Jack Ogden (jewellery historian)

Jack Ogden
FSA, FGA
Jack Ogden FSA, FGA
	Ogden in 2018
Occupation	Jewellery historian
Known for	Authentication of historic precious metal objects...
Academic background
Alma mater	University of Durham
Thesis	Gold jewellery in Ptolemaic, Roman and Byzantine Egypt (1990)
Academic work
Main interests	Historical development of jewellery materials and techniques; History of the gem trade and gem cutting; Use of 3D graphics in re-creating historic goldwork;
Notable works	1982 book Jewellery of the Ancient World: The Materials and Techniques of Ancient Jewellery, Trefoil, London; 1994 book with D. Williams, Greek Gold: Jewellery of the Classical World, British Museum Press, London; 2018 book Diamonds: The early history of the king of gems'. Yale University Press;
Notable ideas	Founding The Society of Jewellery Historians
Website	https://independent.academia.edu/OgdenJack

Jack M. Ogden, FSA, FGA, is a British jewellery historian whose research focuses on the development of materials and technology, and the authentication of ancient and historic jewellery. He is considered one of the foremost experts in his field. He has published multiple books and articles, lectured extensively, advised museums and auction houses, and served in academic and industry roles. His 1982 book, Jewellery of the Ancient World (Trefoil and Rizzoli), a study of ancient Old World jewellery technology and materials, received high praise and is still considered the standard work on the subject. Ogden is the founder and a past President of The Society of Jewellery Historians.