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We are ready for part two on Opals. In this episode, we head to the south, the southeast of South- Australia! We talk about opal types, miners, markets, and kangaroos. So, grab your breaky (as any Aussie would say) and join us! Listen to the episode Brecken: That was hilarious Livy. I called him boo. …
What do Opals, Queen Victoria, and a sassy shoulder have in common? Find out as we introduce Part One of our Opal series. In this episode, we discuss the origination of Opals, the science behind their creation, stories and fables from this ancient gemstone, and a brief look at all of the regions producing this …
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To go alongside our SECOND PODCAST that introduces the complex world of Opals are some images to help wrap things up for you! If you still haven’t listened to the Podcast then you can get the episode here http://bit.ly/2KbDobb Subscribe to our Pod to stay up-to-date on all things colored gemstones! You can subscribe on: Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/gem-junkies?refid=stpr …
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Australian Black Opal rough is extremely rare and mining has greatly decreased in the last decade, so imagine our surprise when 45 ounces of full color rough landed on Frank’s desk this September. As a company we haven’t seen material like it for 30 years and personally I have never seen anything like it! The …
In this long-awaited comeback episode of our podcast, “Is Anyone Listening?”, we enthusiastically announce our return from a brief hiatus! We’re thrilled to be back on air, ready to dive into the fascinating world of gemstones once again. This episode is particularly special as we cover two distinct regions: the tropical paradise of Hawaii and …
The truth is revealed in this episode of Gem Junkies. Where are Blue Sapphires mined? What makes them blue? Wait, isn’t that the same stuff that makes Ruby, red? The answer to all this and more can be found in the episode! We wouldn’t lie to you, we have our Sapphires on. Listen now Jonathan: …
We’re back with a NEW Gem Junkies!! Jonathan was out in Pennsylvania while Brecken trekked overseas to Hong Kong. We thought we’d give you a look into the day-in-the-life of purchasing and some consumer shopping tips for the Holidays! Image Source PURCHASING GEMSTONES Bring a shopping list. Help stay on track on what …
Thanks for tuning into the latest installment of Gem Junkies. Thanks to popular demand we covered a very special gemstone this week- and a new one for Brecken’s shopping list! Turquoise has a long and exotic history spanning world-wide. Different cultures and societies discovered and utilized this treasure for different purposes- creating some insane stories …
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STORY BEHIND THE STONES For more than 45 years, we’ve believed that jewelry – and the materials from which it’s crafted – should tell a story and connect to values like trust, love, commitment, and family. In 1973, Frank Farnsworth started mining Idaho opal in Spencer, ID. He fashioned the rough opal into gemstones, set …