We wanted to kick off May with an "emerald extravaganza" so we looked at rough emeralds, loose stones, slices, trapiche, jewelry and more. It was hard to pick a favorite. Let us know which you liked best!
@Jadeddoxy2 жыл бұрын
They were all pretty cool ngl!
@reikiwithcary26822 жыл бұрын
Are you kidding? ALL OF THEM!
@princenhel44612 жыл бұрын
the sapphire is have a price?
@pirwzy2 жыл бұрын
Emeralds are my favorite, particularly the red ones from Utah.
@OrAngeAnArchy2 жыл бұрын
I love the progression of the stones (from mixed rock to refined) and transitioning from one person's expertise to the other.
@seazestyt2 жыл бұрын
I am a gemcutter so I have cut many emeralds so I was blown away with the emerald from Afghanistan, quite exceptional piece. Trapiches is one of my favorites due to its uniqueness needless to say the size and clarity of this trapiche is a rare finding.
@a.mazurkiewicz90602 жыл бұрын
👀🇨🇦
@abduallah9222 Жыл бұрын
What about the emerald from pakistan ? They are best and cool too and i have too
@Ikkstrikknakk16 күн бұрын
@@abduallah9222it’s the same in pak as the mountain range is shared
@SunriseOpportune2 жыл бұрын
"All the green of nature is concentrated within the Emerald.” -St. Hildegard of Bingen
@junesilvermanb29792 жыл бұрын
The Sibyl Of The Rhine
@AmaraJordanMusic2 жыл бұрын
So few people know of her; she was amazing!
@MandyJane1237002 жыл бұрын
I kinda love the inclusions in emeralds. Makes them look like they glow.
@tebbydear902 жыл бұрын
yes! it's what makes them my favorite stone
@FeralFelineFriend2 жыл бұрын
The one thing I loved about geology besides licking rocks to test what mineral they are. A lot of my teacher's and professor's stories where convaluted ways they stole giant chunks of minerals from caves. Something about it just cracks me up.
@baboono61382 жыл бұрын
I study geology and we do all kind of illegal and kinda dangerous things to look at rocks. Everyone in my class has been electrocuted at least once while going under a electric fence and some guy a few years ago got his arm broken by a big bloc that fell when a cliff was hit by lightning
@frozenyogurth2 жыл бұрын
I love how every subtype of scientists (be it geology, chemistry or zoology) are their own very specific breed of weird. It's the best. You will have the best time with these types of people 😂😂
@baboono61382 жыл бұрын
@@frozenyogurth we should stop fighting and come together as a bunch of crack heads
@anthonyprice57082 жыл бұрын
One of my professors uses the term "geology" as a verb. He claims the true meaning is "to trespass in order to look at cool geo features". So everytime we hop a fence to look at an outcrop, we call it "geology-ing".
@BeeBait2 жыл бұрын
My 7 yr old nephew and I really enjoyed this! He is a "rock nerd" and wants to learn about garnets now, as they are his birth stone! We will await more of these videos, they are extremely informative!
@gems2 жыл бұрын
That's great! Be sure he checks out our recent garnet video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rIemomqjjsSsiK8
@BeeBait2 жыл бұрын
@@gems thank you, I was looking through and writing down all the ones to watch! I think I'll make a playlist for him!
@lonelyronin24282 жыл бұрын
Aye, garnet crew!
@Sunshine272342 жыл бұрын
I am a Geologist about to start my trainig as a Gemologist. I believe I have the perfect base for further education and a completely different perspective on rocks, minerals and such. I am so happy to have found this channel!
@brianhudson78222 жыл бұрын
Another winner! When I am showing emerald I show how what is mediocre clarity in diamond is PHENOMENAL clarity in an emerald. It always seems that people want to compare everything to a diamond. This has always helped my clients warm up to treatments. I also explain that the amount of oil used to treat an emerald is so minute that it cannot be weighed. My hat is off to this channel for making education in gemstones so accessible. Bravo!
@rogerhargreaves22722 жыл бұрын
Loved the Trapiche, but the Panshir Emerald was stunning, almost like Tsavorite Garnet. The inclusions or Jardins in Emeralds are unique to the stone, that’s what I love, plus of course, their rarity. Thank you for sharing.
@Buttholeshots2 жыл бұрын
The geologist picked THE PERFECT nail polish color
@LordGertz2 жыл бұрын
I've never been a big fan of emerald gems but an emerald specimen in its matrix is beautiful.
@Jane-ev5fx2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for explaining the Brazilian vs Columbia formation of emeralds! Great explanations! I have never heard of a better explanation of the formation of a trapiche emerald, and I am a geologist and GIA graduate gemologist!!! YOU GUYS ROCK!!!
@gems2 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@luball4162 жыл бұрын
It’s Colombia :)
@blackswan58302 жыл бұрын
Jane, What's your opinion abt Pakistan Swat's emerald ? How would you rate them ?
@imari23052 жыл бұрын
Welcome Brittany. Both my daughters are born in May and I've always wanted to buy them each an emerald. The trapiche emerald reminds me of an eye. I've never seen or heard of it before. All are just beautiful.
@chrism92942 жыл бұрын
Years ago I saw courses offered in gemology and wanted to take them but my schedule didn’t allow it. I’m going to have to look into it again because I clearly find all of this fascinating.
@flamencoprof2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for a very interesting presentation. I had no idea that emeralds were commonly not "perfect" clear gems. However, I can see how they might be valued for the character of the "imperfections".
@GeoEmperor-2 жыл бұрын
It is an absolute pleasure watching and learning about all the amazing rocks and minerals in your collection! Thank you for sharing so much Passion and Joy about Earth Science!! You are all Beautiful people and you make the world Brighter everyday!!!
@marz09092 жыл бұрын
Proud Colombian, I LOVE emeralds. My favorites were the Trapiche and the slice, aside from the ring Panshir, of course. Thanks for reminding me of the richess of my beautiful Colombia.
@fantaverage38502 жыл бұрын
I love how informative Brittany is! Definitely would love to see more of this duo!
@nunyabiznes4471 Жыл бұрын
Fascinating video! Thank you for putting it together. I love gems, minerals, fossils it’s great seeing exquisite specimens and listening to experts explain them!
@fionna9092 жыл бұрын
Im a rising geologist in college and i love this video! Its so informative and cool to learn about minerals and gems from both a geologist and a gemologist. The two aspects are very interesting!!
@Zantetsukens2 жыл бұрын
Really love the Afgan one, the color and clarity is almost fantasy.
@harleyv19692 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tons of information ladies, keeping it classy as always 👍💯😍 'She blinded me with science ', loved it!!
@karphin12 жыл бұрын
My daughter was in Afghanistan in 2004, as a civilian with ISAF. She gave me two deep green emeralds from the Panjshir Valley. Total carat weight, 15 ct. there is a fair amount of “jardin” in them, but there is some light in them. Got them set (they are oval, faceted, but have little “pavilion”). Wondering if they are worth much?
@teddyanarchist11622 жыл бұрын
Your daughter mimics your ancestors
@darius17092 жыл бұрын
@@teddyanarchist1162 💀💀
@Crispr002 жыл бұрын
@@teddyanarchist1162 THIS WAS KFNDODKDKKDKD
@usumalcolm2 жыл бұрын
@@teddyanarchist1162 ooh pffft I about choked, I betcha she didn't catch that roast tehehehe
@parisinthe30sx2 жыл бұрын
@@teddyanarchist1162 because you know her ethnicity? That comment says more about you than them.
@jlm15672 жыл бұрын
Imperfections is what makes emeralds so pleasing to look at
@lonelyronin24282 жыл бұрын
I'm not sure how I got here, or why. But I do like when people of two different, yet similar professions come together to talk about/ bond over something similar about their professions.
@dawnmorning2 жыл бұрын
Glad that u talked about treatments and how important non and minor oiling can increase value. Great video.
@gems2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@thegatesofdawn...13867 ай бұрын
Wow! I've seen several cloudy emeralds. The Afghanistan one is crystal clear. Beautiful.
@HoboMinerals Жыл бұрын
I love these ladies! So glad this channel has had such fun people to bring us informational content!! ❤
@triggeredmother15582 жыл бұрын
Brittany is so cool you should bring her back, also rebecca and brittany seem to get along really well
@rockcrazygal5166 Жыл бұрын
I absolutely love your videos. So informative Thank you ladies 😊
@mamacass89702 жыл бұрын
Loved this love both geology and gemology I’m so glad to came across y’all 💚
@timsexton2 жыл бұрын
Curious disciplines made more interesting together. Great idea! #1 by far was my favorite as the processes, interaction & layering were frozen in time. The pale jade nail polish presents nice on camera. Cheers !!
@CozyGhostАй бұрын
That geologist is holding herself back SO HARD and honestly I respect it. I would LOVE to fanboy about rocks and gems with her one day
@AnonymousRaimon2 жыл бұрын
Oooh do tsavorites next! Or maybe heat treatment in corundum, that should be quite fun to see old and new techniques that the market uses around the world. Great content, rlly fun to see a more geological perspective as a gemologist myself!
@Jwine952 жыл бұрын
i love how many layers of science overlap. I have a bachelors in physics and biochemistry, but it can be applied in both of these fields because it is the fundamental mechanics of the formation and properties of these stones.
@kiro92912 жыл бұрын
if Brittany hasn't tried modelling she absolutely should, because she is just 💅 fabulous
@superblahman2 жыл бұрын
Dig up the emeralds, then model them when cut.
@DuncanL7979 Жыл бұрын
She has an elegant demeanor... Not sure about her being a model though
@jacksprat9972 Жыл бұрын
Great video. You two make a good team an compliment each other with your A+ knowledge. Please make more videos together.
@GarbageGobblr2 жыл бұрын
So glad I saw this video I just purchased a marvelous Zambian emerald specimen and I can’t wait to see it in person emerald is by far my favorite stone and my birthstone
@TheMurpleMan2 жыл бұрын
I could listen to y'all talk rocks ALL DAY. That was great!
@movingforwardfco15872 жыл бұрын
Arizona has them as well. I found some when hiking in a canyon down in the wash. There was beautiful pieces with the grey around the emerald with this in black and white stripped wall. No one believed me but it was true. Crazy ya can just stumble across such beauty when you dare to go off the beaten path.
@Lillyluvsanime2 жыл бұрын
I wonder if Colombian emeralds are the reason for Bruno Madrigal's vision glass being that bright green.
@xCorpsemourne2 жыл бұрын
This was fascinating to watch. Gemstones have always been interesting to me. . . Emeralds are my favorite gemstone and I actually have been searching/wanting an emerald for my wedding ring rather than diamond.
@Bennett_Cerf Жыл бұрын
My grandmother had an emerald engagement ring and always got compliments on it (only problem is they’re more expensive.)
@latinogott2 жыл бұрын
For anyone that loves emeralds this is a really fun informative video. The two ladies phenomenal. But talking about Emeralds a little history could have been given to the audience like The emerald ship the Atocha found near Key west in Florida and also explains to the viewers about the inclusions called Jardins. Just the two factors. Other than that fantastic. Kudos to you both :)
@gems2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the suggestions! We try to pack as much info as possible into each episode, but we will definitely be covering even more about emeralds in the future.
@darkgreenkid2962 жыл бұрын
Very stylish guest, trapiche emerald suits her too.
@earthexpanded2 жыл бұрын
Wow, great channel. Looking forward to learning a lot from each of you! Big fan of hexagons in geological features. :D
@Matty8x8 Жыл бұрын
Rebecca has such a beautiful voice! I could listen to her all day long
@Paglavc12 жыл бұрын
Sheldon Cooper: "Geology isn't a real science!!" - i only write this as a joke, i love geology. :D
@taramccormick40422 жыл бұрын
emeralds have been my favorite stone as long as I can remember to the point as a kid I was disappointed that I wasn't burn in may don't ask why I couldn't tell you it just has but I love that I got to learn so much about my fav stone
@marionbradley62362 жыл бұрын
This is perfect except I didn't see a reference to Zambian emeralds. Also, does JTV have any Trapiche emeralds for sale? I didn't see any on the site. Thank you so much for a fascinating video!! Love it! ❤❤❤❤❤🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂
@coitmorrison13232 жыл бұрын
Crabtree Emeralds of western North Carolina is a nice dark green stone...
@aarifer39902 жыл бұрын
I like how the geologist's nails are a greenish color
@junesilvermanb29792 жыл бұрын
The traditional classification in the West, which goes back to the ancient Greeks, begins with a distinction between precious and semi-precious; similar distinctions are made in other cultures. In modern use, the precious stones are emerald, ruby, sapphire and diamond, with all other gemstones being semi-precious. This distinction reflects the rarity of the respective stones in ancient times, as well as their quality: all are translucent with fine color in their purest forms, except for the colorless diamond, and very hard, with hardnesses of 8 to 10 on the Mohs scale. Other stones are classified by their color, translucency, and hardness. The traditional distinction does not necessarily reflect modern values; for example, while garnets are relatively inexpensive, a green garnet called tsavorite can be far more valuable than a mid-quality emerald. Another unscientific term for semi-precious gemstones used in art history and archaeology is hardstone. Use of the terms 'precious' and 'semi-precious' in a commercial context is, arguably, misleading in that it deceptively implies certain stones are intrinsically more valuable than others, which is not necessarily the case.
@zebnemma2 жыл бұрын
Okay cool to leran a new thing. I didn't know it was called "inclusions". But personally I like gems that are not perfectly clear, inclusions make it look like there's frost or ice on the inside and I have always been fashinated by the structure and estethic of ice! Cool to know what it's called in gems! Now that I'm thinking about ice, is ice formed similarly as a gem is but faster? I mean it's called "ice crystal" too so...
@marioalfonso32142 жыл бұрын
Let talk about north America like Montana and Alaska They have really nice mines of almost everything except lition
@sstarjoyy2 жыл бұрын
This was everything I wanted in a youtube video. Please keep these type of videos coming! 🤩
@shigefaizal2 жыл бұрын
I would like to know more details about those two gemstones called Carmeltazite and Aquaprase. Thank you. 😊
@KalishKovacs2 жыл бұрын
The oiling thing is interesting, I have some screens that I look through to view a slurry refining process. And they get debris on them from time to time, and wiping them clean leaves micro abrasions that give it a haze when its dry. So I wipe INOX over them which fills the abrasions and makes the screen clear. Same principle as Oiling Gemstones.
@kroberts88662 жыл бұрын
The Nazari and Safi were working on reestablishing the water dam to be able to harvest in Panjshir properly. Unfortunately it never got rebuilt and all the clean emeralds we ran across on tour were always shattered and too brittle. A real tragedy under the scope.
@allieeidam21732 жыл бұрын
Just found your channel with this video ❤️ would love to see more Gemologist vs Geologist with specific gems again!
@gems2 жыл бұрын
Welcome! There will be more soon!
@bhutjolokia6990 Жыл бұрын
Those are beautiful gems!!😍😍 You both picked my favorites!! I bought some low quality emeralds with plans of cabbing them, they are pretty even as low grade. Awesome video!!👍😁
@OregonSilverStacker2 жыл бұрын
I never really cared about rocks and gems and minerals and stuff like that until I started gold prospecting and now I find all kinds of cool Rock on the River
@FrankLeeNacty2 жыл бұрын
Wish I found this channel a few years ago over reading books and buying/selling gemstones and jewelry. Amazing information, new fan.
@gems2 жыл бұрын
Welcome aboard!
@tommunyon2874 Жыл бұрын
A girl in my third grade class in Los Alamos, whose father worked at the Scientific Laboratory., outdid everyone else for show-and-tell when she brought in magnificent samples of synthetic gems. It was only years later, when I had learned about LASER light production, that I had some insight as to what the synthetic gemstones might have been used for. One thing about my hometown is that there was no shop-talk in public. We might have known where our parents worked, but had only the merest inkling of what actually went on at the Lab.
@confederatetearsaredelicious2 жыл бұрын
There is a KZbin channel about rocks. I've seen everything. Good for you
@NataliaJuliaNowak2 жыл бұрын
They should have mentioned about Zambian emeralds.
@orenjaffe5992 жыл бұрын
So glad I found this channel, what an absolute gem (surely no one has made this joke before) ;)
@archishman40732 жыл бұрын
9:12 ❤ three gems in that scene :p
@emeraldblader45092 жыл бұрын
i normally don't watch videos like this but something made me feel like i had to watch this
Your channel the best! And I especially loved the video on gemologist vs geologist view. Please do feature more such gemologist vs geologist videos on sapphire and Ruby.
@JEM8712 жыл бұрын
😂 Brittany’s reaction at 10:20 👀
@nhragold19222 жыл бұрын
Geology is a beautiful thing!
@PhillipH-san2 жыл бұрын
Hank would love this channel
@lasenoradelacruz2 жыл бұрын
As a stone enthusiast, I really appreciate your channel! Thank you!!!
@PTExp2 жыл бұрын
Wow, how much would a trapiche like that be worth? Looks like 3 ct or so?
@Liza-ix4hu2 жыл бұрын
Please make a video more about RED EMERALD, RED BERYL BIXBITE 🙏🏻❤️
@gems2 жыл бұрын
While it wasn't the only gem variety featured, red beryl is the star of our Gems of Utah video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/b6nSnYauh8uVosU
@John0815902 жыл бұрын
I love trapiche emeralds.
@hybridgoth2 жыл бұрын
I have a somewhat leftfield kinda question for Brittany I was wondering, given your passion for geology, if you are often hounded by men wanting to show off their mineral collections? I only ask because I had this unexpected urge to do just that myself. Maybe it's an intellectual infatuation 😉, maybe it's just a sign I need to hang around people with common interests more often 🤔 Either way, beautiful specimens are best shared in my opinion... Thank you both for sharing your time, expertise and beautiful specimens with us.
@hilaryginger84679 ай бұрын
0:44 ngl i saw the quartz layering first and i think it looks better than the emerald lmao
@NinaNooneknows2 жыл бұрын
This was very interesting, especially the difference in color! If you have the time, do you have a more detailed explanation of how to spot synthetic emeralds? Should we be wary of any big pieces, even low quality, being sold for pocket money?
@a.mazurkiewicz90602 жыл бұрын
I am a student at the gemmological association of Great Britain. I love this Channel. 👀
@user-bv9vl8jm4r9 ай бұрын
Good thing that music was playing throughout the whole video. I could almost hear them clearly.
@karengarcia85872 жыл бұрын
All those emeralds shown here are so pretty and unique looking.😀💎💚 It's very fascinating to know how they get their green color🟢, where they're form and to see them both raw from the stone🪨 and cut/turn to jewelry.💎📿 Thanks for teaching us about them and nice video.🙂👍👩🏫🟢
@DayTrripperr Жыл бұрын
you guys have a great gig doing this show. kinda jelly. fellow geologist here
@HigginsHobbies11 ай бұрын
The girl in the white t-shirt, her smile is upside down . Lol. . The girl in the black shirt seems very cool and really knows what she is talking about. Me and my son love watching videos and reading books about geology and we have even gone out of state to dig for different minnerials. We think this is a very interesting video, me and my 8yr old enjoyed it .
@coreygibson14672 жыл бұрын
Loved listening to super smart chicks.
@poisonbunny4202 жыл бұрын
I’ve been following that brown stuff that eats away the mica. It really does come to life
@brandontomich83942 жыл бұрын
I went to an comic book auction and for some reason there was a 1.6 k teardrop emerald and .6k emerald cut emerald. I would like them appraised. What is the best way to do that.
@gems2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for an interesting question and it is great that you appreciate the importance of a professional appraisal for items that may have significant value. In this case, quite possibly enough that we should be concerned about insurance against loss. We would suggest that you let your favorite search engine direct you to one of the big national appraisal organizations that specialize in gems and jewelry. That will lead you to a solid appraisal group for you to look for a local member who has the appropriate qualifications to help you. Appraisers only become certified by achieving gemological qualifications, like GIA’s GG or Gem-A’s FGA. They will also be required to have access to color-grading methods and stone-pricing indexes that permit them to give you a fairly accurate indication of value. We say ‘fairly’ because they will not be able to offer a definite idea of the origin of the stones or be certain on any enhancements to the gems. These require access to scientific instruments that are beyond the scope of most local appraisers. If the stones are of exceptional quality, the higher value may justify a laboratory report. Good luck and we hope you get a pleasant surprise!
@Vestal82 жыл бұрын
Go Brittany!!!! You rock the whole world
@Cate74512 жыл бұрын
The trap each at was awesome ❤
@admin50862 жыл бұрын
Wonderful information presented and amazing specimens!!!
@lukehamilton85502 жыл бұрын
The geologist is so cute
@Jane-ev5fx2 жыл бұрын
Go to time 9:50 when the gemologist is talking about clarity grades for emeralds. I can tell by the geologist in the black sweater's face that she personally goes by GIA grading for colored stone and is like what one earth is she talking about with this type one type two stuff LOLOLOLOLOL
@g.walter16532 жыл бұрын
I bought an Emerald on a Online Auction Plattform. For 280 Euros..(supposely its Worth way more)..I just Love Gems....but i like it when they are Cut instead of Raw. I take this little Beauty often into my Hands....and this makes me Happy like i am Crazy.😄✌ In the End it is directly from this Childplay around Treasures and Stuff....i know this comes from that. I Love it. I am a Guy but I am also Really Obsessed about Diamonds, Spahires, Emeralds and Rubys, Pearls, Gold and Silver.
@55mikeburns2 жыл бұрын
I bought some emeralds off of ebay. They were around 3ct and about $10 each. I had planned to mount them in earrings. How can I tell if they're real?
@Lillyluvsanime2 жыл бұрын
I was looking at y'all's site and saw that you don't have Painite on there. I was wondering if you would cover that one at some point? Painite is one of my favorites.
@gems2 жыл бұрын
We’d definitely like to feature it in the future. We’ll see about adding to the site. Thanks for pointing that out!
@hassaneshaghpour5312 жыл бұрын
I learned a lot and enjoyed watching and your excellent explanations. Good luck, 😍😍😍
@parisinthe30sx2 жыл бұрын
Love this video. Please do one on the many kinds of opals!
@MsJPA792 жыл бұрын
I love my birthstone being emerald. I do have a earrings and pendant set.