In this presentation, lapidary historian and author Justin K Prim will take us on a journey through time. Using archival photos and documents, Justin will reveal the roots of gemstone cutting in America. He is an American lapidary and gemologist living and working in Bangkok, Thailand. He has studied gem cutting traditions all over the world as well as attending gemology programs at GIA and AIGS.
Lecture – 2:00 p.m. – 60 minutes Ages 12 years & up Regular Museum Admission Museum Members Free Register here
