Tea & Gemstones

We are following a golden thread through history. This shiny metal has motivated wars, justified conquests, spurred exploration, inspired artistic masterpieces, invoked religious reverence and yielded scientific discoveries. And um... most of all gold gives us the most enduring, iconic forms of jewelry of all time. 
In Part three of our series "A Casual History of Gold" we're talking about how far humans will go for gold… not far in terms of distance, but far into the depths of science, magic, and mystery. Mankind’s quest to create gold leads to mysticism, discovery and death.  It's time to pull back the veil... on alchemy.

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Narration - Jen Sieverling
Research & Writing - Jen Sieverling

Music - Joseph McDade

For all credits and sources please visit https://jennifersieverling.wixsite.com/teaandgemstones

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We are following a golden thread through history. This shiny metal has motivated wars, justified conquests, spurred exploration, inspired artistic masterpieces, invoked religious reverence and yielded scientific discoveries. And um... most of all gold gives us the most enduring, iconic forms of jewelry of all time. 
In Part Two of our series, "A Casual History of Gold" we look at the concept that throughout time, all across the world, gold has been considered the most precious and sacred of metals. But what does it mean for history, for our ability to look back at once was, when a culture’s most valuable precious metal objects are not cherished and studied, but instead literally liquidated to become another culture’s economical asset? That’s the story of gold in the New World.

Patreon for exclusive bonus episodes & merchandise: https://www.patreon.com/teaandgemstonespodcast

Narration - Jen Sieverling
Research & Writing - Jen Sieverling

Music - Joseph McDade

For all credits and sources please visit https://jennifersieverling.wixsite.com/teaandgemstones

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Stay Sparkly

We are following a golden thread through history. This shiny metal has motivated wars, justified conquests, spurred exploration, inspired artistic masterpieces, invoked religious reverence and yielded scientific discoveries. And um... most of all gold gives us the most enduring, iconic forms of jewelry of all time. 
In part one of our first ever series, "A Casual History of Gold" we discuss where gold comes from in the first place (hint... look up. Wayyyy up) and how ancient civilizations first discovered and used gold. How did gold first become money in a pocket? What kind of people were the very first treasure hunters? We dig into all this and more as we kick off this golden journey.

Narration - Jen Sieverling
Research & Writing - Jen Sieverling

Music - Joseph McDade

For all credits and sources please visit https://jennifersieverling.wixsite.com/teaandgemstones

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Today’s episode is a collision of the psychology of shapes mixed with the history of gemstone design. Have you ever thought about the quiet strength of a square or the friendly completeness of an oval? What about the boldness of sharp points compared to the romanticism of hand-cut curves? What does it mean for our most personal jewelry when we select a glittering shape. Let's explore the forms a cut diamond can take... spoiler alert: so many versions! It's creativity, science and personality, it's Diamond Shapes 101.

Sometimes when we see a piece of jewelry in a movie, it is love at first sparkly sight. The jewelry we see in a film inspires us and sometimes find it's way into our own collections. What iconic movie bling helps shape the characters on our screen and why? Let's discuss "Bling of the Silver Screen"

Narration - Jen Sieverling
Research & Writing - Jen Sieverling

Music - Joseph McDade

For all credits and sources please visit https://jennifersieverling.wixsite.com/teaandgemstones

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Let's enter the realm of real-life fairy tales, princes and princesses, king and queens falling in love and the glittering tokens of promise and affection they exchange… we’re talking about Royal Engagement Rings!! 
Royal couples are in a unique position with their engagement ring. They seek to represent themselves, their personal style, while also embracing their figurehead status. Royal couples are aware they represent a nation, a culture, and everything they do, say and wear is an extension of their public persona. On the finger of royalty, something as deeply personal and intimate as an engagement ring, ends up connecting with the world at large. There truly is no other piece of jewelry quite like royal engagement rings. So let's talk about them!

Narration - Jen Sieverling
Research & Writing - Jen Sieverling

Music - Joseph McDade

For all credits and sources please visit https://jennifersieverling.wixsite.com/teaandgemstones

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One of the great apexes of modern-day jewelry displays would have to be the Hollywood red carpet. These past few weeks we have witnessed two red-carpets with very different vibes: the Met Gala and the Emmys. Let's dive into what we loved and what we.... didn't love. 



Narration - Jen Sieverling
Research & Writing - Jen Sieverling

Music - Joseph McDade

For all credits and sources please visit https://jennifersieverling.wixsite.com/teaandgemstones

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Today I’m going to tell you the tale of how a diamond necklace helped contribute to the queen of France having her head cut off at the guillotine and an entire country changing its form of government. 
Sound too crazy to be true? 
Well, never underestimate the power of a piece of jewelry.

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Narration - Jen Sieverling
Research & Writing - Jen Sieverling

Music - Joseph McDade

For all credits and sources please visit https://jennifersieverling.wixsite.com/teaandgemstones

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There are so many amazing and unique jewelry designers and shops! Don't you want to know about them all? 
JUSKA (Jewelry U Should Know About) are mini bite-sized episodes introducing a fun slice of the world of jewelry in 10 minutes or less. 

Today's JUSKA is The Golden Bear of Vail, Colorado, USA, and their iconic bear symbol. 

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Narration - Jen Sieverling
Research & Writing - Jen Sieverling

Music - Joseph McDade

For all credits and sources please visit https://jennifersieverling.wixsite.com/teaandgemstones

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Let's go on a ROY G BIV journey to meet six famous diamonds so fabulous they have their own pronouns. We explore their histories ($35 million at auction! Attempted theft! ....sent through the mail??), dip our toes into the science of WHY diamonds can be all the colors of the rainbow, and talk about how fancy colored diamonds have become a part of pop culture.

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Narration - Jen Sieverling
Research & Writing - Jen Sieverling

Music - Joseph McDade

For all credits and sources please visit https://jennifersieverling.wixsite.com/teaandgemstones

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