Gemstone Gathering

 

The 9th Gemstone Gathering took place on January 17th, 2008

about " The Blunt Truth about the Sharp End "

By Mr. Guy Clutterbuck

(Specializes in buying rough and cut gemstone in Africa and Asia)

 

Guy Clutterbuck began his career in the gem business in 1983 and specializes in buying rough and cut gemstones in Africa and Asia. Clutterbuck studied the art and science of gem cutting in Thailand and is a graduate of the Gemmological Institute of America. His main markets are the US and Europe where he has numerous prestigious clients including the Queen of England’s Crown Jeweler.

  

Guy Clutterbuck has acted as a guide to remote and dangerous areas of the gem-related world for various media personalities. John Simpson, a renowned BBC journalist, considered his trip with Guy to the mountains of Afghanistan as one of his most memorable, and relates some amusing anecdotes of the journey in his autobiography "Strange Places, Questionable People".

Clutterbuck began buying aquamarine 25 years ago in the African bush. He currently buys substantial quantities of emerald and aquamarine at source in Zambia, in addition to investing in small scale mining operations.

  

Guy Clutterbuck’s presentation will focus on the nature of the gemstone business from the sharp end with particular attention paid to his experiences in Africa. Guy Clutterbuck will additionally be explaining how these stones are faceted and marketed throughout the world and additionally will discuss the current topical issues of fair trade and ethics which is of growing importance to consumers of luxury goods.