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Commissioned by Gemfields in 2020, the book is a captivating collection of 24 short adventure stories based on real-life experiences related to coloured gemstones from Africa.
The event was attended by around 60 luminaries from the coloured gemstone industry in Jaipur, including Gemfields’ customers and executive body members of the Gems & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), Jaipur Jewellers Association (JJA), and Jaipur Jewellery Show (JJS). Their presence underscored the significance of this work within the community.
Gopal Kumar, Director and General Manager for Gemfields India Private Limited, warmly welcomed the attendees and introduced the evening's proceedings. This was followed by a presentation by the author, Richa Goyal Sikri, who shared exclusive insights into the stories contained within the book, offering a deeper understanding of the fascinating world of African gemstones.
"Jaipur is one of the premier global hubs for coloured gemstones, making it an honour to be here at a Gemfields’ event for my book ‘No Stone Unturned’ with the crème de la crème of the Jaipur gem industry,” said Richa Goyal Sikri.
A highlight of the evening was the storytelling session, where four distinguished gem-industry veterans from Jaipur - Dharmendra Tank, Manoj Dhandia, Sunil Mittal, and Rahim Ullah - whose real-life stories are featured within the book, engaged with the audience. Their personal anecdotes brought the book's adventures to life, creating an engaging, interactive, and memorable experience for all present.
The event concluded with a delightful high tea hosted by Gemfields, allowing attendees to mingle and discuss the insights gained.
‘No Stone Unturned: The Hunt for African Gems’ offers readers a unique glimpse into the adventures and challenges of finding coloured gemstones in Africa. This is Richa’s first book, published by Austin Macauley Publishers, and is available on austinmacauley.com, online retail platforms like Amazon, and all major booksellers.
