Gem-A North-East Branch meetup in October

York
8 October 2025

Event Details

Location:

York

Date:

8 October 2025

Time:

18:30 - 20:30

Cost:

£10

Description:

From Fossil to Facet: Unearthing Yorkshire’s Hidden Gem

Get ready to attend yet another gemmological event, for all the members of Gem-A and all enthusiasts of geology, gemmology, and nature. The event is taking place in York, so conveniently placed for all fans of gemmology in North-East of England!

Main speaker will be Sarah Steele, FGA DGA. She’s a senior accredited gemmologist, Fellow of the Gemmological Association of Great Britain and graduate geologist currently working on her PhD Archaeology at Durham University. Sarah is an expert on the identification and utilisation of gem-quality hydrocarbons, including Whitby jet within the archaeological record.

From Fossil to Facet: event with Sarah Steele as main speaker.

Upcoming Events

Limited tickets available. Secure your place now.
Gemmological Instruments
Meet the Author
Rui Galopim de Carvalho
Thursday, June 5
Decorative plate made of Tortoiseshell which is a material produced from the shells of the larger species of tortoise and turtle.
Gemmological Instruments
Meet the Author
Maggie Campbell Pedersen
Thursday, June 12