Learning Lab

Explore the hidden intelligence of the crystal and mineral realms in this illuminating workshop. Discover how these ancient beings form the foundation of all life on Earth and how they interact with us on a multidimensional level - energetically, spiritually, and physically. Featuring a show-and-tell with stunning specimens, this session offers a deeper understanding of how crystals communicate, heal, and hold the memory of our planet’s evolution. Drawing from a 7 year academic foundation in Geology and a freelance profession within the crystal wholesale industry, Emily Coulter will guide you through the intricate geological stories of these three crystals, providing expert insight into their formation, mining, identification, colouring, associated folklore, and holistic significance. This informative and comprehensive workshop will provide you with a deeper understanding of your favourite crystals and stones, deepening your appreciation of the natural world and Mother Earth.

Join industry experts at the London Gem & Mineral Show for an essential workshop on identifying fake and misrepresented gemstones. Drawing on years of experience, they will teach practical techniques to help you spot imitations, lab-grown, and man-made minerals, gems, and crystals, as well as treatments commonly used to enhance or alter their appearance. Whether you’re an experienced collector or just starting out, this hands-on session will equip you with the skills and knowledge to confidently assess the authenticity of gems and minerals.

The Science of Gemcutting combines traditional gemological knowledge with an advanced understanding of optics to help you understand WHY different cuts help or hurt the colour and brightness of a stone as well as WHAT each of the traditional cutting styles does for light and dark toned stones. This two part workshop will tackle the fuzzy intersection where gemcutting and gemmology overlaps, looking thoroughly at design aesthetics, as well as an extensive exploration of color and how the cutter can manipulate and master it through cut design. This workshop is for anyone in the gem and gemcutting trade who wants to dive deeper into the physical world of gemcutting. It’s ideal for anyone who wants to understand how science comes into play during the gem cutting process and wants a better understanding of what to look for when buying cut stones and what to ask for when commissioning a lapidary to cut or recut a stone for maximum beauty.

The Science of Gemcutting combines traditional gemological knowledge with an advanced understanding of optics to help you understand WHY different cuts help or hurt the color and brightness of a stone as well as WHAT each of the traditional cutting styles does for light and dark toned stones. This two part workshop will tackle the fuzzy intersection where gemcutting and gemology overlaps, looking thoroughly at design aesthetics, as well as an extensive exploration of color and how the cutter can manipulate and master it through cut design. This workshop is for anyone in the gem and gemcutting trade who wants to dive deeper into the physical world of gemcutting. It’s ideal for anyone who wants to understand how science comes into play during the gem cutting process and wants a better understanding of what to look for when buying cut stones and what to ask for when commissioning a lapidary to cut or recut a stone for maximum beauty.

Venture into the formation of three popular crystals from famous regions - Rose Quartz from Madagascar, Amethyst from Uruguay, and Selenite from Morocco - each formed through a distinct and unique crystallisation mechanism over different continents. Drawing from a 7 year academic foundation in Geology and a freelance profession within the crystal wholesale industry, Emily Coulter will guide you through the intricate geological stories of these three crystals, providing expert insight into their formation, mining, identification, colouring, associated folklore, and holistic significance. This informative and comprehensive workshop will provide you with a deeper understanding of your favourite crystals and stones, deepening your appreciation of the natural world and Mother Earth.