Christopher Corti holds a Ph.D. in Metallurgy from the University of Surrey, U.K., and is currently a consultant for the World Gold Council and the Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths in London. He served as Editor of Gold Technology magazine and currently edits Gold Bulletin journal and the Goldsmiths’ Company Technical Bulletin. A recipient of the Santa Fe Symposium® Research Award, Technology Award and Ambassador Award, he is a frequent presenter at the Santa Fe Symposium® on Jewelry Manufacturing Technology.