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The Manicured Miner
United States
เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 1 ก.พ. 2019
Hi, I'm Michelle, aka Gigi. I'm proud to be a fourth-generation jeweler and avid gemologist. Welcome to my channel, where I explore my passion for gemstones by visiting mines and teaching you how to spot a real gem!
A Visit to the Oceanview Mine
The Gem Geeks and I visit the Oceanview Mine in Pala, California!
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Let's Go Mining
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It's National Collect Rocks Day! Here are some tips and suggestions on what you'll need to go out and find some cool specimens of your own! Happy hunting everyone!
Unboxing my JTV Order
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I purchased something from JTV. Watch this video to find out what it is and why I love it!
Mining for Gems with Gigi: Jackson's Crossroads Amethyst Mine
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Join Gigi as she and the Gem Squad visit Jackson's Crossroads Amethyst Mine in Tignall, Georgia! Learn how amethyst forms, see specimens, and meet some of the miners, owners, and fantastic people of Jackson's Crossroads.
How to Tell if a Ruby is Fake: Detective Gigi and the Case of the $2 Ruby
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A friend of mine recently purchased a “genuine 17.70 carat natural Burmese ruby” for $2 on an auction website. 🤣 Here is how a gemologist uses gemstone identification tools and tests to figure out the true identity of a gemstone! Here is a link to the spectroscope I am using: www.jtv.com/product/lightweight-gemvue-diffraction-spectroscope/GVT10 And here is a link to a very helpful book on how t...
Ammonite
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I recently had the pleasure of appearing on "By the Book: The Legacy of Jerry Sisk", where I spoke about the history, formation, and properties of ammonite and ammolite!
A little info on Ruby!
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Here's a clip from my recent appearance on "By the Book: The Legacy of Jerry Sisk" with JTV host Dawn Tesh. Let's talk about rubies, how they form, where they're found, and what makes them valuable!