In conjunction with the celebration of Singapore's Night Festival's 11th Anniversary, The Gem Museum presented 'The Lost World of Terranova' themed gemstone exhibition.
It was my first visit to The Gem Museum located at Queen St.
The Gem Museum is Singapore's first private gem museum founded in 2015 by Ms. Loke Huiying and Mr. Tay Kunming, with the aim to become the international platform that bridges the gemstone industry and the rest of the world. Admission is free.
The Gem Museum features a wide variety of gemstones and minerals from around the world, educating visitors on the value, quality and authenticity.
There are more than 300 gem mineral sample and exhibits in the museum. They are also gems and jewelries available for purchase.
In the World of Terranova, one can find hidden gems buried within the terrains at "Mystical Meteo", "Crystal Mountain", "Pearly River" and "Fantasy Garden".
Mystical Meteo tells the story of asteroid struck Terranova, it created a giant crater and left behind space debris of meteorites and tektites. Those that survived to land on the surface are known as meteorites which are rarer than diamonds.
Crystal Mountain was filled with glowing gems of spinels, rubies, amber rocks and petroleum quartz. These fluorescent minerals have the ability to absorb a small amount of light and store temporarily. It is then released at a different wavelength, creating the visible fluorescent effects of different colors inside the mineral.
As the name Pearly River suggested, the terrain was scattered with pearls and opals of different shapes and sizes. Pearls can be naturally occurring or cultured.
Fantasy Garden featured many beautiful coloured gemstones of emeralds, sapphires and mushroom tourmalines.
Thanks CK for the group photo, we have great catching up and visual treat to the terrarium exhibits.
Operating hours: Monday to Friday from 12pm to 5pm
(closed on weekend and public holidays)
For more information, pls visit http://thegemmuseum.gallery/
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