welcome to the gem school

A monthly membership that provides you with easy-read gem guides designed to help crystal healers and beginners make sense of and understand the science of gemstones and crystals.

What’s inside the Gem Guides?

The gem guides include:

  • history & folklore

  • geographical & geological information

  • chemical composition & colouring

  • identification tips & techniques

  • enhancements & treatments

  • misnomers & trade names

  • buying guide

  • pricing guide

  • cheat sheet

Meet the creator

Meet Candice 👋🏻

Founder of Self & Others – A crystal healing company in London.

When she first started her business, she encountered significant challenges in verifying the authenticity of crystals and gemstones often finding that sellers were not always honest.

Frustrated by the lack of reliable resources and the danger of purchasing fake products she took matters into her own hands. She pursued gemmology studies, which allowed her the confidence and knowledge to authenticate everything herself.

What even is GEmmology anyway?

I’m glad you asked!

Gemmology is the study of gemstones, focusing on their identification, grading, and valuation.

Gemmologists analyse the physical and chemical properties of gems to determine their authenticity and market value.

The Library

Each month, receive a beautifully crafted article, packed with in-depth information on everything from gemstone formation and colour origins to enhancement techniques, buying tips, price guide and identification methods.

Why wait? Sign up today and get your exclusive Library Card, granting you full access to the growing back catalogue of articles – an invaluable resource for anyone who wants to learn about gems. Plus, enjoy the freedom to cancel anytime, no strings attached.

The Library Card Membership
£10.00
Every month
£90.00
Every year

Get anytime access to our growing collection of Gem Guides in the Library. New items added every month.

✓ New articles published every month
✓ Access to the back catalogue of gem guides
✓ Cancel anytime

Frequently asked questions

  • Absolutely! Your subscription grants you access to our entire back catalogue, so you can explore past articles as soon as you sign up.

  • You can cancel your subscription at any time by going to your account settings. Once canceled, you will still have access to the content until the end of your current billing cycle.

  • We do not offer refunds for subscriptions, but you can cancel your membership anytime, and you will retain access until the end of the paid period.

  • Articles are delivered digitally and you can access them directly through your account on our website.

  • The gem guides include a brief history & folklore, geographical & geological information, chemical composition, how to test for authenticity using basic gem testing tools, enhancements & treatments, misnomers & trade names, buying guide, pricing guide and a cheat sheet.

  • Great question! Sign up today and get your exclusive Library Card, granting you full access to our gem guides!