The Speaker Series – No Stone Unturned: The Hunt for African Gems

Thursday, November 14, 2024
7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Complimentary event for Members.

Attend this talk about No Stone Unturned: The Hunt for African Gems, a fascinating new book that delves into the real-life gemstone adventures across Africa over the past 60 years. Discover 24 thrilling stories, as author Richa Goyal Sikri takes you on a journey through the exhilarating highs and perilous lows of the gem trade. Learn about notable African gem deposits, hear tales of courage and passion, and gain fascinating insights into the colorful world of gemstones from mine to market.

About the Speaker
Richa Goyal Sikri, a journalist specializing in the gemstone industry, explores African gem deposits in No Stone Unturned. With humor and insight, she shares stories of extraordinary individuals and their gem trade adventures. Richa holds degrees in commerce, business administration, and gemology from the Gemological Institute of America.

After two decades in the travel industry, she shifted to curating educational gem tours. Her storytelling, launched on Instagram, quickly gained traction. Richa now delivers talks and articles for prestigious organizations like Buccellati, Fabergé, and Harper’s Bazaar. She resides in Singapore with her husband and son.

Terms and Conditions:
• No shows will be charged a fee of $5