S2E4: Diamonds, An Analytical Approach to April
We have talked about diamonds before on this show, but now i want to dig a little deeper into what separates a good diamond from a great one. With natural diamonds slowly creeping back up in price and...
26 Sep 43min
S2E3 Aquamarine, The March Madness Mariner
Aquamarine has been associated throughout humanity with travelling the seas. Today we are going to look into how this stone is formed, treated and and utilized in jewelry. We will also explore some of...
24 Sep 43min
S2E2: Amethyst, February's Sober Stone
Today we are going to talk about the stone that has always been tied to sobriety, but it's fall from grace has given it even reason to drink. Amethyst, February's birthstone, is the world's most popul...
22 Sep 52min
S2E1: Garnet, January's Unknown Rainbow
Garnet has been used by cultures from all over the world for 1000s of years both in industry and jewelry. Most big box stores showcase a deep-red stone and label it like its the only option out there....
20 Sep 53min
A Deep Dive Into Opal: The World's Most Unique Gem
Finally we get to my personal favorite stone, one that is shrouded by mystery and lore. I would say that it is the most misunderstood in the jewelry world. I hope that this episode will help you navig...
27 Okt 202527min
A Deep Dive into Tourmaline: Natures Rainbow
Today we are studying the gemstone tourmaline which is such a unique and colorful stone that can be found in almost any color and is found all over the world!
4 Sep 202549min
A Deep Dive into Jade: History, Types, and Value of this Historic Stone
Jade is one of those gemstones that everyone knows about and has been around for thousands of years in our history. When viewing it from a gemological perspective, it is rather complex. The complex hi...
28 Jul 202546min
A Deep Dive into Pearls: History, Types, and what makes a Good Pearl
Pearls are in a league of their own in terms of gemstones. the development of cultured pearls brought them to the market by storm and provided a large variety of different types and colors. This is a ...
28 Jul 202548min
