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
41. Interview: Arya Akhavan returns! Growing Exotic and Novel Lab Sapphires
Arya Akhavan returns! To reveal the secrets he couldn't disclose last time.Arya has been growing sapphires! And not just any sapphires, every colour of sapphire you can imagine.A gemologist and scientist, Arya shares groundbreakin...
40. Season 2: Garnet Part One
Hello and welcome back to Season 2 of Facet Nation: A Gemmology PodcastIn this episode, we explore the fascinating world of garnets, their varieties, history, and gemmological properties, revealing insights that will deepen your understa...
39. Season 2 Preview and Summer Catch Up
In this mini episode, Simon shares his summer adventures including gem mining in Oregon, visiting the Spectrum Sunstone Mine, and participating in gemmology events. Lucinda discusses her new gemmology brand, TikTok presence, and recent travels,...
38. End of Season 1: Fashioning Part Two - Gemstone faceting techniques
This episode explores the intricate process of diamond manufacturing, from designing and marking to shaping, faceting, and polishing. Hosted by gemmologists Simon and Lucinda, it offers detailed insights into cutting techniques, tools, and the ...
37. Gemstone Fashioning Part One: An Overview for Gemmology Study
In this episode, Lucinda and Simon explore the fascinating world of gemstone cutting and fashioning, covering essential terminology, techniques, and historical insights crucial for gemologists and enthusiasts alike. key topic...
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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