Mineral Masterpieces: Robert Procop on the Renowned 100 Carats Exhibition 

The ‘100 Carats’ story began officially in December 2023, when the exhibition first opened at the Natural History Museum in Los Angeles. However, I suppose you could say that the origins of the exhibition actually go much further back, millions of years into the past, to the creation and composition of the minerals themselves. Without the privilege of time and the perfect combination of geological conditions, heat, temperature and so forth, many of the incredible gemstones that Robert Procop has amassed would not exist at all. It was this heady knowledge that greeted me when I saw the ‘100 Carats’ showcase in London for myself back in June.