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Deep Dive into Gemstones and Gemology

Deep Dive into Gemstones and Gemology

Gems with Josh 13 Episodes Sep 26, 2026

This podcast uses an AI model to generate podcasts from a curated list of reputable sources about gemstones and jewelry. It aims to provide broad descriptions of gems and may have slight inaccuracies due to the nature of AI creation. The podcast is designed to help people learn and study about gemstones.

Episodes

S2E4: Diamonds, An Analytical Approach to April
S2E4: Diamonds, An Analytical Approach to April Sep 26, 2026 00:43:13 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 the supremacy of lab grown stones still ever present, its important to understand the qualities of these gems.
S2E3 Aquamarine, The March Madness Mariner
S2E3 Aquamarine, The March Madness Mariner Sep 24, 2026 00:43:05 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 the history of the stone as well.
S2E2: Amethyst, February's Sober Stone
S2E2: Amethyst, February's Sober Stone Sep 22, 2026 00:52:51 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 popular purple gem that is accessible to everyone at any budget. I hope you enjoy hearing the stories of this stone and are able to add some flavor and lore to you favorite stone.
S2E1: Garnet, January's Unknown Rainbow
S2E1: Garnet, January's Unknown Rainbow Sep 20, 2026 00:53:08 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. You will be blown away by the varieties in colors and varieties of this stone that encompass every color of the rainbow.
A Deep Dive Into Opal: The World's Most Unique Gem
A Deep Dive Into Opal: The World's Most Unique Gem Oct 27, 2025 00:27:23 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.
A Deep Dive into Tourmaline: Natures Rainbow
A Deep Dive into Tourmaline: Natures Rainbow Sep 4, 2025 00:49:30 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!
A Deep Dive into Jade: History, Types, and Value of this Historic Stone
A Deep Dive into Jade: History, Types, and Value of this Historic Stone Jul 28, 2025 00:46:04 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.
A Deep Dive into Pearls: History, Types, and what makes a Good Pearl
A Deep Dive into Pearls: History, Types, and what makes a Good Pearl Jul 28, 2025 00:48:18 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.
An Intro to Emeralds: Localities, History, and much More!
An Intro to Emeralds: Localities, History, and much More! Jun 30, 2025 00:39:03 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.
A Very Deep Dive into Birthstones, their History, and what Stones Go With Each Month
A Very Deep Dive into Birthstones, their History, and what Stones Go With Each Month Jun 13, 2025 01:09:18 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.
A Deep Dive into Famous Natural Colored Diamonds
A Deep Dive into Famous Natural Colored Diamonds Jun 13, 2025 00:20:43 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.
A Deep Dive: Exploring Fancy Colored Sapphires
A Deep Dive: Exploring Fancy Colored Sapphires Jun 10, 2025 00:36:25 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.

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