Jessica Lahoud is an author, artist, and co-owner of Australia's iconic crystal store - Mineralism. Before opening the doors of Mineralism, Jessica spent her years studying her honours degree in fine arts at Sydney College of the Arts and filming live performances of some of the world's most legendary musicians. She is a third-generation gem and mineral merchant who spent much of her childhood years in the opal fields of the Australian outback and traveling the world to attend international gem and mineral trade shows. Her family connection to the world of gemstones heavily influences her interests, career, art, and her view the world, both physically and spiritually. Jessica enjoys nothing more than sharing her love and appreciation for the natural world around us and having deep conversations about the mysteries of the universe. Jessica spends her days offering crystal insights to the spiritual community through her stores as well as into some of Australia's largest companies and media platforms online. She is based in Sydney, Australia but can be found in all parts of the world, sourcing rare, beautiful, and unusual crystals.