Kids Gemology Detective
Kids Gemology Detective Kits are Being Upgraded!
Want to be a Gemology Detective? We have the perfect event for rock lovers, gem collectors, and budding geologists and gemologists! Everyone will have the chance to see how we use gemological testing equipment such as a refractometer, microscope, Chelsea filters, lapidary wheels, and more, to learn how we, as Gemologists, identify and classify gemological minerals.
Designed and led by Graduate Gemologist Logan Cutshall and Graduate Gemologist in Training Carolyn Cutshall, The Kids Gemology Detective kit was developed for kids who love rocks. If you, too, have a window sill full of collected rocks and minerals in your kitchen this kit is for you!
Within the framework of the scientific method, we discuss the tenets of gem identification including creating a hypothesis and evaluating our results, color theory, light refraction, density, polarity and crystal structure.
Join us in person or online and use your kit to identify and explore the beautiful world of gemstones!
A Note: These videos were made in house at Hunt Country Jewelers; we’re jewelers and not professional movie producers and two, they get better as we go. Regardless, we hope you find these videos informative and hopefully even a little fun.
The Kits include:
A Jeweler’s Loupe
Gem Tweezers
Gemologist Notebook
Gemologist in Training Stickers
A Quartz Geode
A Sweet Treat
A Kids Gemology Detective Mystery Stone Worksheet
Gemstone Identification Reference Cards
Carrying Case
Gemstones!
Pre-Order an At Home Kit
Join us on YOUTUBE to learn how to use everything in your kit, explore gemological equipment, and learn all about gemstones!
A four part video series covers the tools in your kit, color theory, light refraction, polarity, gemstone inclusions, and more as you explore the gemstones in your Kit and work with us to identify them.
Our new, upgraded kits are available for pre-order and are expected to be ready for delivery in October 2022.
Join Us for an In Person Event
Join us IN PERSON at Hunt Country Jewelers in Purcellville, VA for a 2 hour guided session using your Kids Gemology Detective Kit to identify your mystery gemstones.
Classes are on Thursday or Saturday morning 9-11am.
This in person event is designed for children ages 7-13; parents are welcome to stay or drop off. Due to space, non-participating siblings may not stay during the class.
Testimonials
I had the pleasure of working with Carolyn and Hunt Country Jewelers recently and have to say they are the most professional, wonderful people to work with. They were trustworthy, reliable and professional. I HIGHLY recommend Hunt Country Jewelers not only for their stunning and uniquely hand crafted work, but also for their customer service. I'd love to work with them again!
I can't say enough wonderful things about this jeweler. I had the pleasure of working with Carolyn on a professional photo shoot that showcased some of their designs and I was blown away with the uniqueness of their pieces. As a wedding professional, I get to see a lot of different styles of all things that sparkle, but these pieces were truly special. I will definitely be sending my clients their way!
Hunt Country is simply the best. They are hands-down the gold-standard in custom jewelry. Claire and Carolyn took great care in helping me design the perfect ring for my fiancee. I brought them some ideas, and they worked with me to design something that was better than anything I could have imagined. Their service was impeccable from start to finish. The quality of their craftsmanship is second to none. And once they had a finalized design, they were fast! I owe a huge thank you to Hunt Country Jewelers! Bonus, she said yes!!
