Facet Nation: A Gemmology Podcast
Facet Nation is a new kind of gemmology podcast. Rigorous enough for serious students, but fascinating and funny enough for anyone craving an inside look at gemstones, jewellery and the shadowy world surrounding them. Part revision aide, part storytime, Lucinda and Simon are your qualified guides to the world’s most ancient treasures.
Facet Nation: A Gemmology Podcast
Latest Episodes
35. Tourmaline Part II: The King of Tourmaline...?
In this episode of FacetNation, Simon and Lucinda delve into the fascinating world of tourmaline, particularly focusing on its significance in San Diego's gemstone history and the impact of the Dowager Empress Cixi on the pink tourmaline market...
34. Gemstone Colour: Charge Transfer and Colour Centres
Explore the fascinating science of gemstone colour, focusing on charge transfer mechanisms, the role of ions, and how treatments like heat affect gemstone hues. Perfect for gemmology enthusiasts and professionals alike. k...
33. Tourmaline Part One: Conquistadors and the party where everyone's invited
Join us as we explore the fascinating world of tourmaline, its formation, varieties, and historical significance, with insights from gemmologists Lucinda and Simon.Tourmaline's chemical complexity and isomorphous seriesFormation of ...
32. Causes of Gemstone Colour: Dispersed Metal Ions
This episode explores the science behind gemstone colours, focusing on dispersed metal ions, valency states, atomic environments, and their effects on colour and luminescence. Hosted by Lucinda and Simon, it combines scientific insights with pe...
31. Interview: Ian Dun FGAA FGSGA, Federal President Gemmological Association of Australia
This week we are joined by Ian Dun, president of the Gemological Association of Australia. Discover insights into gemstone grading, Australian gemstones, and the future of gemological research. Of Particular interest is GAA's, world first, Opal...
Fan Mail
Hi both, thanks ever so much for the great work you guys are doing on sharing your passion - I've started the foundation course with Gem- A in Birmingham Uk and have been listening to your podcasts since inception - it truly is helping me understanding conceptual subjects related to my study which still slightly blurred in my mind so please do keep up the good work and if possible do share us more insights on your learning processes and how did you manage to progress during the course etc which part (s) did you find more difficult and how you've overcome challenging times. With best wishes Mohamed
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