Meet the Author (webinar) – Richa Sikri

Gemmological Instruments, in association with Gem-A, invites you to join us for an exclusive online event with guest speaker Richa Goyal Sikri, as she discusses her book, No Stone Unturned – The Hunt for African Gems. Gain unique insights into the fascinating world of african gemstones through a series of mini stories.

Book Description

Precious stones, high-value trades, death threats, bandits, hidden treasure and mineral splendour: eminent journalist and storyteller Richa Goyal Sikri takes us on a rollercoaster ride across the length and breadth of Africa with 24 short adventure stories based on true events spanning the last 60 years and starring some of the most extraordinary personalities ever to walk the face of our planet. Richa spent the first 20 years of her career in various leadership positions within the travel and tourism industry including her last role as Executive Director for STIC Travel Group, working with clients across Asia, Africa and other international markets. In 2014, as a connoisseur of gems and jewellery, she began curating educational visits to mines and gem cutting centres globally for groups of aficionados seeking to better understand the journey of a gem from mine to market.

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Author

Based on her experiences, Richa debuted her unique storytelling style on Instagram in 2017 (@richagoyalsikri) garnering wide interest and engagement from the press and industry stakeholders. Since 2018, Richa has pursued the second chapter in her career in the gem and jewellery sector, delivering talks, projects, digital storytelling campaigns and articles for many notable organisations, including the Art Science Museum in Singapore, renowned jewellery companies like Buccellati and Fabergé, publications such as Harper’s Bazaar, Robb Report, India Today and Vogue and prestigious industry bodies worldwide like the World Emerald Symposium (Colombia), the World Jewellery Confederation (CIBJO), the Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) of India, GemGenève (Geneva), the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), and the Global Congress of the International Colored Gemstone Association (ICA).

Who should attend?

This workshop is suitable for anyone of any level with an interest in gemmology and the gemstone world. Click below to register for the online event…