The Value Lab I — Gems, Money & the Decisions We Make

Can a gemstone change the way you think about money? Explore gemstones, value and decision-making in this hands-on workshop. 💎 THE VALUE LAB I Gems, Money & the Decisions We Make Can a gemstone change the way you think about money? Two gemstones may look remarkably similar, yet their prices can be vastly different. A rare gemstone may be highly desirable, but does that necessarily make it easy to sell? And when we acquire something valuable, how do we decide whether to enjoy it, protect it, keep it or eventually pass it on? Beyond beauty and rarity, what makes something valuable? Welcome to The Value Lab, a new interactive workshop experience by The Gem Museum. Discover Gemstones. Explore Value. Rethink Decisions. In this two-hour, hands-on experience, you’ll examine gemstones, compare different choices and participate in interactive challenges that reveal how information, priorities and changing circumstances influence our decisions. This isn’t a workshop about investing in gemstones. And it isn’t a conventional financial seminar. Instead, we’ll use gemstones as a starting point to explore how we understand value, weigh our choices and make decisions about the things that matter to us. No previous knowledge of gemstones or finance is required. What Will You Experience? 💎 Explore Real Gemstones Examine gemstones and discover how characteristics, information and market considerations influence perceptions of value. 🔍 Make Surprising Discoveries Encounter situations where what you initially see or know may not tell the whole story. ⚖️ Take On The Value Challenge Make choices, respond to changing circumstances and discover how different priorities can lead to different decisions. 💬 Exchange Perspectives Share observations and explore ideas with other participants in a welcoming small-group setting. ✨ Take Something Meaningful Home Leave with fresh insights, useful questions and a personal Discovery Card to help you continue thinking about value and the decisions you make. Who Is This Workshop For? The Value Lab is designed for curious adults, including gemstone enthusiasts, collectors, professionals, couples and friends. Whether you enjoy discovering beautiful gemstones, are interested in understanding what makes things valuable, or simply appreciate thought-provoking experiences, you’re welcome to join us. Come on your own or bring someone along. With just 12 participants, there will be opportunities to interact, exchange perspectives and make new connections. Meet Your Facilitator Loke Hui Ying Co-founder, The Gem Museum Gemologist & Financial Consultant, Orion Wealth Hui Ying brings together her experience in gemology, museum education, entrepreneurship and financial consulting. Through The Value Lab, she invites participants to explore how the principles we encounter when examining and evaluating gemstones can offer fresh perspectives on value, ownership and decision-making. Workshop Details 📅 Date: Wednesday, 18 November 2026 🕖 Time: 7:00–9:00 pm 📍 Venue: The Gem Museum 9 Perak Road, Singapore 208130 ⏳ Duration: 2 hours 👥 Group Size: Limited to 12 participants Tickets 🎟️ Individual Admission: S$58 per person 🎟️ Bring a Friend — Pair Admission: S$96 for two Places are limited to keep the experience interactive and conversational. All workshop materials will be provided. Important Information The Value Lab is an educational workshop organised by The Gem Museum. The workshop explores general concepts relating to gemstones, value, ownership and financial decision-making. It does not provide personalised financial advice, investment recommendations or guarantees concerning gemstone appreciation or resale value. Participants are not required to disclose personal financial information.