The Jewelry Nerd and friends have brunch!

This time it's to share stories of early mistakes in buying in their early years of collecting. The groups shares stories and offers way to avoid some of the more annoying errors.

Joining the discussion are:

Diamonds in the Library

Pink Piranha

Travel and Treasures

Gem Fever

Memory Station 2013

Fun was had by all!

Nicholle and Gary explain the meaning of those little marks that are on most jewelry items. What are the difference between the traditional Karat markings used in the United States as opposed to the European system?

Sex and Jewelry? Better turn on your air conditioners for this steamy episode. Nicholle and Gary explore sexual themes in jewelry and watches through the ages. 

Jewelry Nerd bust myths about diamonds, gems and gold. These myths have been part of popular culture for decades if not centuries.

Nicholle, the Jewelry Nerd, discusses with Gary the five Craziest things ever made in jewelry. These span hundreds of years of history and are some of the wildest trends used in jewelry.

Most of the crazy jewelry is found in the Georgian and Victorian Eras.