Please join us on August 11 at 7:30 PM in the Multipurpose Room at the Veterans Memorial Complex, 4117 Overland Ave, Culver City 90230 for a this presentation.

From their cataclysmic origin, to their residency well below our planet’s surface, to the small percentage that risk ascent on one of our host’s many alluvial “Elevator rides from Hell”, join Rob Norman for a discussion spanning billions of years, from the vantage point of our hardest mineral, from their creation to their incredible escape to the Earth’s surface, and beyond.

Sharing his insights on what he believes mainstream science got right and wrong, an in depth look at diamondiferous Kimberlite samples, as well as what Rob calls “his indicator rocks” known as xenolith that share the “ride or die” bond with our beloved and oldest gemstones, and several of the most incredible rough diamonds specimens the world has ever seen. Walk, hike, and see the trail through the lens of a prospector dedicated to discovery, and learn how he was able to follow a trail of ordinary rocks to riches.

From ranch hand and paperboy to Army Military Police Officer, English teacher, Software Program Manager, Animation Trainer, HR Leader, and diamond prospector, Rob Norman has always been driven by perseverance and a passion for learning. With a decorated military career, international teaching experience, and corporate leadership roles, Rob Norman brings a unique perspective to the world of geology and diamond exploration. Recent discoveries of diamondiferous kimberlite pipes and his spectacular diamond specimens have generated some real buzz in the industry. Rob Norman continues to push boundaries and explore new frontiers.

The Veteran’s Memorial Multi-Purpose Room is in the back of the Veteran’s Memorial Auditorium Building. When entering the parking lot from Culver Blvd. (closest to Overland Blvd.), walk to the right when facing the building. Around the corner is a sign leading to the Multi-Purpose Room, where our meetings are held.