Beyond Extravagance (2013), A Royal Collection of Gems and Jewels – "… this publication benefits from the scholarship of a celebrated team of contributors… Dr Jack Ogden, a renowned gemmologist and gem historian has written on the use of precious stones in Indian jewellery", Dubai PR Network – ‘’Gems and the Gem Trade in India’’ pp. 348 – 383, ed. Amin Jaffer, Assouline, New York
bbc.co.uk
"The enduring appeal of this ancient resin, Claudia Hammond talks about amber to Victoria Finlay, the author of Jewels: A Secret History at the Gemological Association of Great Britain along with their Chief Executive Jack Ogden.” – BBC Radio 4, Woman's Hour, 02 Aug 2007
"J R Ogden… Born in Leeds. Lived in Harrogate throughout his life and ran a jewellery business from local premises in James Street; also ran a shop at 41 Duke Street, London, which remained in the family business until his great grandson Jack Ogden (q.v.) changed careers." – Research, Biographical details, the British Museum
"Treasure Valuation Committee agree £3.285 million valuation for the Staffordshire Anglo-Saxon Hoard... The members of the Committee are: Professor Norman Palmer, CBE (Chairman), …Dr Jack Ogden” – British Museum Press releases, Staffordshire hoard valuation
Beyond Extravagance (2013), A Royal Collection of Gems and Jewels – "… this publication benefits from the scholarship of a celebrated team of contributors… Dr Jack Ogden, a renowned gemmologist and gem historian has written on the use of precious stones in Indian jewellery", Dubai PR Network – ‘’Gems and the Gem Trade in India’’ pp. 348 – 383, ed. Amin Jaffer, Assouline, New York
e-digitaleditions.com
"Jack Ogden… TOOLS AND TECHNOLOGY: GOLD WORKING IN A HISTORICAL CONTEXT” – Society of North American Goldsmiths' (SNAG) Conference 2013
finds.org.uk
"In July 1996, the Treasure Act was passed. The Treasure Act replaced the medieval law of Treasure Trove in England and Wales. This Act gave some protection to certain archaeological finds, acting to encourage their reporting. However, a great many objects were being found by members of the public which were not 'treasure', but which were nonetheless important in building up knowledge of the archaeology and history of England and Wales. The Treasure Act code of practice" – Portable Antiquities Scheme
Taking over from Michael as Chief Executive of the NAG on I July will be Dr Jack Ogden. He will also be nominated as the next Secretary General of CIBJO. – Gem & Jewellery News – VOLUME 4 NUMBER, 3 June 1995, pp. 1,39
"Ogden's combination of technological and art-historical information in jewelry studies has not been seen previously. He has broken new ground and established the path for others to follow." – Neil Letson, jewelry historian, in GIAGems and Gemology, Winter 1983 p. 249.
"Visiting Jack Ogden, a fifth-generation English jeweler who was really more scholar than dealer, was always a special treat. With him pricing was a problem. Jack's prices were always too low. I would generally refuse to buy from him unless he raised the price somewhat." – Benjamin Zucker, author and gem merchant in his introductory essay to the catalogue produced when part of his ring collection as sold, Cycles of Life: Rings from the Benjamin Zucker Family Collection, ed Sandra Hindman, Chicago. New York and Paris: les Enluminures 2014. P. 17
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"Visiting Jack Ogden, a fifth-generation English jeweler who was really more scholar than dealer, was always a special treat. With him pricing was a problem. Jack's prices were always too low. I would generally refuse to buy from him unless he raised the price somewhat." – Benjamin Zucker, author and gem merchant in his introductory essay to the catalogue produced when part of his ring collection as sold, Cycles of Life: Rings from the Benjamin Zucker Family Collection, ed Sandra Hindman, Chicago. New York and Paris: les Enluminures 2014. P. 17
In a review of Ogden's book, Jewellery of the Ancient World, Dr Reynold Higgins, former Keeper of Greek and Roman antiquities at the British Museum said "Here is the book which we have long been waiting for: the first comprehensive account of the materials and technology of ancient jewellery” and “This book is nothing short of a masterpiece” – the journal of Society of Jewellery Historians, Jewellery Studies 1, 1983–4, pp. 83–4.
"Ogden to Head Gem-A, Renowned gemologist and jewelry historian Jack Ogden, FGA, was appointed chief executive of Gem-A, the Gemmological Association and Gem Testing Laboratory of Great Britain, on Nov. 1, 2004." – JCK (jewelry the Industry Authority), 1 April 2005 by Gary Roskin
jstor.org
"Ogden provides a demonstration of the giant strides that have taken place in this area of Egyptology." – Oxford University Egyptologist Jaromir MalekArchived 24 April 2012 at the Wayback Machine in a review of
kallosgallery.com
"we look forward to welcoming Dr. Jack Ogden, a world-leading expert in ancient jewellery, for a lecture… From the Meticulous to the Sublime" – Amaranthine Exhibition Launch, Kallos Gallery
masterpiecefair.com
"VETTING COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP, Antiquities, Dr Jack Ogden", Masterpiece London – "Every exhibit at Masterpiece is vetted by a team of over 150 leading international specialists drawn from the diaspora of academia, museums, conservators, auction houses, dealers and galleries."
"Ogden provides a demonstration of the giant strides that have taken place in this area of Egyptology." – Oxford University Egyptologist Jaromir MalekArchived 24 April 2012 at the Wayback Machine in a review of
“2016 Gemologist Jack Ogden closely examines the gems and notes that what appear to be single bore drill holes – thus more fitting to a later time period…”, Timeline since 1898, THE PIPRAHWA PROJECT – One of the world's pre-eminent discoveries of relics of Gautama Buddha
"awards were presented to Dr Jack Ogden FGA… an Honorary Lifetime Membership of the Association for their outstanding contributions to Gem-A" – "Gem-A reveals graduation ceremony award winners", Professional Jeweller, 7 November 2014
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Dr Jack Ogden explains the history of Sapphire ("蓝
简介： 从铁腕教皇英诺森三世到太阳王路易十四，蓝宝石见证了欧洲历史上神权到王权的更迭，映射着欧洲大陆波澜壮阔的历史。英国王室对蓝宝石情有独钟。从圣爱德华蓝宝石到帝国王冠，从猎豹胸针到戴妃蓝宝石戒指，直到今天，在英国，蓝宝石仍然延续着帝国悠久的传统，荣耀着自己的国民。肉体腐朽，宝石长存。这小小的石头让我们照见了生命的可贵，这或许是蓝宝石令人如此神往的真正原因。") – BLUE by Tencent for China Central Television (CCTV)
"Dr Jack M Ogden FSA, Degrees, distinctions and post nominals: PhD, FSA, Date of election: 10 January 1980” – Fellows Directory of the Society of Antiquaries of London, "Members of the Society are called Fellows and are known as Fellows of the Society of Antiquaries (FSA). To be elected persons shall be 'excelling in the knowledge of the antiquities and history of this and other nations' and be 'desirous to promote the honour, business and emoluments of the Society'."
societyofjewelleryhistorians.ac.uk
"Distinguished jewellery historian Jack Ogden opened the first session with an erudite overview of the long history of the study of jewellery, stressing the necessity of a holistic approach which considers technology and technique as well as style and aesthetic." – “SJH… reviews 40:20… An Anniversary Celebration”
telegraph.co.uk
"Jack Ogden, chief executive of the Gemmological Association of Great Britain, thinks the curse is just sour grapes. "Like most big diamonds the Koh-i-Noor is associated with bad luck, but that tends to be mentioned by people who no longer own it," he says. "Diamond was originally valued for its hardness, its imperviousness to man – the word has its root in the Latin word for invincible. As such, it became a symbol of enduring power. Man only mastered diamond when he started cutting it in the 15th century." – The Telegraph, The Koh-i-Noor: diamond robbery? by Neil Tweedie, 29 July 2010
thamesandhudson.com
Jack Ogden has "won the respect of scholars and museum curators all over the world." – Diana Scarisbrick, jewellery historian and author in International Gold Corporation journal, Aurum, 16, 1983 p. 57
"Dr. Jack Ogden is a world-renowned jewellery industry analyst and a leading expert on jewellery history, with a special focus on the development of materials and technology, its dating and authenticity." – Timeline Auctions SPECIALISTS
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"Ogden provides a demonstration of the giant strides that have taken place in this area of Egyptology." – Oxford University Egyptologist Jaromir MalekArchived 24 April 2012 at the Wayback Machine in a review of
In a review of Ogden's book, Jewellery of the Ancient World, Dr Reynold Higgins, former Keeper of Greek and Roman antiquities at the British Museum said "Here is the book which we have long been waiting for: the first comprehensive account of the materials and technology of ancient jewellery” and “This book is nothing short of a masterpiece” – the journal of Society of Jewellery Historians, Jewellery Studies 1, 1983–4, pp. 83–4.
"Visiting Jack Ogden, a fifth-generation English jeweler who was really more scholar than dealer, was always a special treat. With him pricing was a problem. Jack's prices were always too low. I would generally refuse to buy from him unless he raised the price somewhat." – Benjamin Zucker, author and gem merchant in his introductory essay to the catalogue produced when part of his ring collection as sold, Cycles of Life: Rings from the Benjamin Zucker Family Collection, ed Sandra Hindman, Chicago. New York and Paris: les Enluminures 2014. P. 17
Jack Ogden has "won the respect of scholars and museum curators all over the world." – Diana Scarisbrick, jewellery historian and author in International Gold Corporation journal, Aurum, 16, 1983 p. 57
"Visiting Jack Ogden, a fifth-generation English jeweler who was really more scholar than dealer, was always a special treat. With him pricing was a problem. Jack's prices were always too low. I would generally refuse to buy from him unless he raised the price somewhat." – Benjamin Zucker, author and gem merchant in his introductory essay to the catalogue produced when part of his ring collection as sold, Cycles of Life: Rings from the Benjamin Zucker Family Collection, ed Sandra Hindman, Chicago. New York and Paris: les Enluminures 2014. P. 17
