Gemstone Show & Tell - Unboxing with Guest Experts!

Today, get an exclusive tour of the Alfie Norville Gem & Mineral Museum, courtesy of gemologist, geologist, & exhibit specialist Elizabeth! See fascinating specimens of mineral evolution, unique crystal formations, and gorgeous gemstone jewelry. Plus, get the inside scoop on how it all gets put together!

On today's episode, Rebecca welcomes Nolan Sponsler, talented gem cutter & goldsmith, to show off his amazing pieces of jewelry art. See unique cuts of sapphire, turquoise, tourmaline, and much more! Learn how Nolan became a lapidary, what advice he has to share, and how he designs these one-of-a-kind gemstone masterpieces.

In today's episode, we welcome special guest Shelly Sergent, curator of the Somewhere in the Rainbow Collection, who shows us some spectacular new gemstone designs! Inspired by poetry, books, and wildlife, we promise you haven't seen pieces like this ever before! Whether you are a fan of the arts or science, you're going to love what we've got in store for you today!

Today, we're taking you to the biggest gem showcase in the world! Rebecca & Christopher are gem collecting on a budget, trying to find the most impressive specimens for under three hundred dollars! Discover the classic beauties and interesting oddities of the 2022 Tucson Gem & Mineral Show. From Celestine Geodes to fluorescent minerals to a whole new gem material in a sphere, this one's got it all!