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Ruby the Afro Gemologist: A Black Girl’s Empowering Journey to Positive Self Image While Exploring the Luxe World of Gemstones
Ruby thinks that gemstones are beautiful, but doesn’t know if she is…
Meet Ruby, a beautiful young Black girl who loves gemstones. But Ruby is the gemstones that she prizes, like pearls and diamonds, look nothing like her brown skin tone. She wonders if that means she is less valuable or beautiful.
Join Ruby on a journey to discover the amazing world of black gemstones! Dive deeper into the beauty of black pearls, black opals and even salt and pepper diamonds! Young readers will learn fun facts about these gems, like how they are formed, where they are found, and what they are used for.
Along the way, Ruby will learn to appreciate her own beauty and worth. Ultimately, she realizes that gemstones can be both black and beautiful, just like her. This book is a perfect blend of entertainment and education. The story empowers young Black and brown girls to see the unique beauty and merit of their skin tone. By affirming blackness as a sign of value in the arena of gemstones and beyond, this tale reinforces a positive racial self image for readers.
Earnest and uplifting, Ruby the Afro Gemologist is the perfect vehicle for introducing kids to the luxe craft of gemology and the dazzling world of geology. A perfect gift for special occasions including birthdays, baby showers, Mother's Day, and more!
As the luxury industry seeks to address diversity challenges, strategies around the engagement and education of diverse groups have been mostly absent. Children's books like Ruby the Afro Gemologist are part of the solution because they encourage a new supply of future jewelers to enter the luxury arena with their own unique vantage point! Exposing a new and diverse generation to the world of gems is an admirable goal and one this book will accomplish.
— David Friedman, the co-founder and former president of WealthX
My kids loved learning about gemstones in this sweet book! We need more diversity in the jewelry industry, and I know this book will inspire the next generation of jewelers, gemologists and gemstone lovers. As my 5 year old says....how boring would it be if we all looked alike?
— Emilie Shapiro, owner and designer of Emile Shapiro Jewelry
Ruby the Afro Gemologist is a love letter to black and brown girls everywhere to learn to love both black gemstones and their lovely skin tones. As an avid lover of black diamonds, this book is a diamond in the rough for Black families and white allies!
— Sarah Swell, jeweler and founder of Sarah Swell Jewelry
The charming story of a young girl who is interested in gemstones. She plays with them and comes to understand that each stone is different and beautiful but valuable in its own way, just as as we all are to each other.
— Disa Allsopp, jeweler and founder of Disa Allsop Jewellery
Meet Ruby, a beautiful young Black girl who loves gemstones. But Ruby is the gemstones that she prizes, like pearls and diamonds, look nothing like her brown skin tone. She wonders if that means she is less valuable or beautiful.
Join Ruby on a journey to discover the amazing world of black gemstones! Dive deeper into the beauty of black pearls, black opals and even salt and pepper diamonds! Young readers will learn fun facts about these gems, like how they are formed, where they are found, and what they are used for.
Along the way, Ruby will learn to appreciate her own beauty and worth. Ultimately, she realizes that gemstones can be both black and beautiful, just like her. This book is a perfect blend of entertainment and education. The story empowers young Black and brown girls to see the unique beauty and merit of their skin tone. By affirming blackness as a sign of value in the arena of gemstones and beyond, this tale reinforces a positive racial self image for readers.
Earnest and uplifting, Ruby the Afro Gemologist is the perfect vehicle for introducing kids to the luxe craft of gemology and the dazzling world of geology. A perfect gift for special occasions including birthdays, baby showers, Mother's Day, and more!
As the luxury industry seeks to address diversity challenges, strategies around the engagement and education of diverse groups have been mostly absent. Children's books like Ruby the Afro Gemologist are part of the solution because they encourage a new supply of future jewelers to enter the luxury arena with their own unique vantage point! Exposing a new and diverse generation to the world of gems is an admirable goal and one this book will accomplish.
— David Friedman, the co-founder and former president of WealthX
My kids loved learning about gemstones in this sweet book! We need more diversity in the jewelry industry, and I know this book will inspire the next generation of jewelers, gemologists and gemstone lovers. As my 5 year old says....how boring would it be if we all looked alike?
— Emilie Shapiro, owner and designer of Emile Shapiro Jewelry
Ruby the Afro Gemologist is a love letter to black and brown girls everywhere to learn to love both black gemstones and their lovely skin tones. As an avid lover of black diamonds, this book is a diamond in the rough for Black families and white allies!
— Sarah Swell, jeweler and founder of Sarah Swell Jewelry
The charming story of a young girl who is interested in gemstones. She plays with them and comes to understand that each stone is different and beautiful but valuable in its own way, just as as we all are to each other.
— Disa Allsopp, jeweler and founder of Disa Allsop Jewellery
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Published September 13, 2023
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