Gemology Worldwide

In episode 19 of Gemology Worldwide, Lauryn and Josh discuss the concept of value, and its various meanings within the jewelry industry. Then they interview Richard Drucker, President of Gemworld International.

In episode 18 of Gemology Worldwide, Lauryn and Josh dive deep into the world of emeralds. Then, they interview gem dealer and gemologist Jeffery Bergman, owner of 8th Dimension Gems, about his career and involvement in the Shakiso emerald find.

In episode 17 of Gemology Worldwide, Lauryn and Josh discuss the history of trade shows, discuss the differences between some of the most prevalent gem and jewelry fairs, and explain the importance of trade shows to our industry. Then, they interview Doug Hucker, the CEO of AGTA.

In episode 16 of Gemology Worldwide, Lauryn and Josh dedicate an entire episode to interviewing industry legend Bill Larson, president of Pala International, and one of the world’s foremost gem and mineral experts.

In episode 15 of Gemology Worldwide, Lauryn and Josh talk all about jewelry appraisals. Each of them draw from their experience in the field, and discuss the most common appraisal questions - which if any organization to join, different types of appraisals, and what it takes to start a successful appraisal business. Then they interview David Atlas, a jewelry consultant with 50 years experience in the field.

In episode 14 of Gemology Worldwide, Lauryn and Josh talk about the rapidly changing world of gem discovery from mine to market. Then they interview Wim Vertriest, a field gemologist for the GIA.

In episode 13 of Gemology Worldwide, Lauryn and Josh have special guest Jeff Hapeman join them for the conversation portion of their episode to discuss the art of gem cutting. Then, they interview Justin K. Prim, a faceting teacher at the Institute of Gem Trading, and lapidary historian.

In episode 12 of Gemology Worldwide, Lauryn and Josh talk about ruby, the king of gems - where it comes from, why it’s so valuable, and its incredible history. Then they interview Richard Hughes, author of Ruby and Sapphire and founder of Lotus Gemology.

In episode 11 of Gemology Worldwide, Lauryn and Josh talk about the vast world of gemstone inclusions, from microscope techniques to the differences between natural and synthetic inclusions. Then, they interview Nathan Renfro, a gemologist and photomicrographer for the GIA.

In episode 10 of Gemology Worldwide, Josh and Lauryn discuss tourmaline, breaking down the mineral group by color. Then they interview Brian Cook, who has an incredible first hand account of the Paraiba tourmaline discovery.

In episode 9 of Gemology Worldwide, Josh gives Lauryn a crash course on gem labs. Then, they interview Billie Hughes, manager of Lotus Gemology and founder of the Hyperion database.

In episode 8 of Gemology Worldwide, Lauryn and Josh discuss talk about different advanced gemological instruments, including the Raman spectrometer, FTIR, UV-Vis-NIR, and rare machines found only in high-end gem labs. Then they interview Alberto Scarani, co-founded of Magilabs.

In episode 7 of Gemology Worldwide, Lauryn and Josh talk about female gemologists and jewelry designers. Josh discusses his grandmother’s role as the matriarch of his family’s jewelry business, and Lauryn talks about her experiences as a woman in the industry. Then they interview jewelry artist and designer Erica Courtney.

In episode 6 of Gemology Worldwide, Lauryn and Josh go to the 2019 Tucson Gem Show and interview over 25 people from various backgrounds in the jewelry industry. A special thanks to the interviewees: Alberto Scarani, Art Samuels, Benjamin Hakimi, Billie Hughes, Clemens Schwarzinger, Cynthia Scott, Daniel Uffleman, Dave Bindra, Dave Varabioff, Derek Katzenbach, Geoff Watt, Jared Judd, Jessica Dubroc, Larry Myint, Laura Phillis, Lauren Prior, Mary Van der Aa, Matthew Winward, Michael Farmer, Patrick Mayer, Sean Smokovich, Todd Wacks, Travis Lehman, Victor Tuzlokov, Vter Young, and Vanessa Van Horssen.

In episode 5 of Gemology Worldwide, Josh and Lauryn discuss different career paths in the jewelry industry. Then, they interview Shelly Sergent, current manager of the "Somewhere in the Rainbow" exhibit.