Unboxing Zircon - Red, Blue + Thermochromic Gems

Unboxing Zircon - Red, Blue & Thermochromic Gems

On today's unboxing, we're playing with fire, experimenting with tremendous color change natural zircon! Did you know that blue zircon is one of four birthstones for December? Then, Rebecca & Rob will dive into the science behind this ancient gemstone.

Zircon is a very affordable gemstone making it even better as a diamond stimulant! Zircon comes in all rainbow colors, but the most popular is colorless for a diamond stimulant. Sizes well over ten carats are easily accessible. Zircon is also the oldest gemstone, dating back roughly 4.35 billion years ago! Cubic zirconia and zircon should not be confused due to their similar names; both have different chemically, and zircon is sold as naturally occurring. Zircon has fair toughness that varies from 7-7.5. Zircon also has dispersion and fire similar to a diamond! This gemstone is also found globally on nearly every continent.

Plus, check out different zircons from around the world!

Unboxing Tsavorite & More African Color Gems

Brighter than emerald, rarer than diamond, on today's episode we're unboxing Tsavorite! Rebecca is joined by Bruce Bridges, whose father discovered this amazing green gem! Learn the properties of this unique garnet and see the largest precision cut specimen in history. Plus, we've got even more of the finest 100% natural color gems Africa has to offer!

Unboxing Aquamarine - 21 Gems from Pakistan, Vietnam, & Africa

On today's episode, we've got rare natural specimens from amazing localities. See huge hexagonal crystal formations! Learn how it forms and the herculean efforts that go into mining it. Plus, check out the range of colors in this classic blue gem, aquamarine!

Unboxing Rough Diamonds | Freeform, Macles & More!

On today's episode, we're checking out all kinds of natural diamond shapes and varieties! Rebecca welcomes Andrew Slesinger, a 6th generation diamond dealer & collector with unique uncut diamonds in amazing rough forms. Learn where these specimens are found, how they form...and why Andrew could be the Dr. Dolittle of diamonds.

Unboxing Garnet | Rhodolite, Pyrope, Demantoid

It's the Connecticut state gem & January's birthstone, but did you know Garnet is a whole family of gems with many colors & special properties? On today's episode, checki out all 6 species of Garnet, plus some rare & unusual varieties. Find out which is diamond-like, which comes from ants, & which has a rainbow of color!