There are gems prized for their beauty, gems prized for their rarity and then there are gems prized because they could SAVE YOUR SOUL. Whitby jet is one of them—a organic gemstone, once alive, now preserved for eternity in death—some would say in a vampiric state, this is the story of a gemstone that has spent centuries guarding against the very forces of darkness it now seems to embody.
About Sarah Caldwell-Steele
With a deep passion for black gemstones and a career dedicated to their study, Sarah Caldwell Steele is widely regarded as the world’s leading expert in identifying and classifying these fascinating stones.
As a Senior Accredited Gemmologist and Fellow of the Gemmological Association of Great Britain, Sarah brings a wealth of expertise to Get Stoned. Her work spans gemmology, geology, and archaeology, and her ongoing doctoral research at Durham University is redefining how we understand black gemstones, particularly those in the Jet Group.
Sarah’s engaging approach blends cutting-edge research with real-world application, offering rare insights into these often-misunderstood gems. Whether you’re fascinated by jet, onyx, obsidian, or other dark beauties, this is a talk you won’t want to miss!