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 navigate the complex world of the world's most unique gemstone.

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!

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 history of it leads to many trade names and types that all fall under the same theme of jade. I created this to help myself and others understand the stone further.

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 overview of the major types of pearls and how to grade them.

today we are taking a deep dive into Emeralds, the worlds most popular green stone. Diving into were they are found, what treatments they may have and some history of them.

Birthstones are one of the most well know groups of stones that the average person knows. In this lengthy lesson, we learn about the history of the list of birthstones and what stones go with each month.

One of the things that caught my eye when I first started working in the jewelry industry was colored diamonds. I never knew that diamonds came in nearly every color. Here I have some famous colored diamonds that have some amazing history to share with you all.

Although many of us think of sapphires as deep blue gemstones, there is quite the range of colors they are available in. Today we are exploring the different types of sapphires on the market and how they get their color.

One of my personal favorite gemstones is the sapphire but many people aren't aware of the many types and colors of sapphire are available. This episode is a broad overview of sapphires, their colors, where they come from and most importantly, the treatments that they may undergo and how they effect the value of them.

In today's world, there is so much expression in the jewelry industry. With that, there is a staggering amount of options and some people may try to push you in directions that aren't always proper. When it comes to engagement rings, it always important to educate yourself in the options that you have so you are well versed going into that situation. In, this episode, we explore the prefered options for alternative gemstones for engagement rings and what gems may not last as long as your love does.