Gemfields, a world-leading miner of responsible coloured gemstones, hosted a book signing
event in Jaipur for the recently published book, ‘No Stone Unturned: The Hunt for African
Gems’, authored by accomplished journalist and storyteller, Richa Goyal Sikri.
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), underscoring 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.
Richa Goyal Sikri said: “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.”
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.
‘No Stone Unturned: The Hunt for African Gems’ offers readers a unique glimpse into the
adventures and challenges of finding coloured gemstones in Africa. No Stone Unturned 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.