Can I ask, what steps you had to take and what made you go in the appraiser direction rather than one of the or he disciplines? Im lookong to make a start down this career path. Cheers
I carve a lot of stone but even I try to stay clear of harder stuff like that I think the hardest thing I've worked with is banded Serpentine I've also worked with Pipestone both red and black as well as a whole host of soapstone and alabaster which you can carve Alabaster with a fingernail because your fingernails are actually denser most of the time if it's a super dense material I'll use tungsten and sandpaper like Automotive sandpaper
I've found that cutting selenite/gypsum with a knife is super easy and with a little sandpaper you can make all sorts of things. Also, the sandpaper barely ever wears down due to the difference in hardness. End results are very pretty.
Yay! Elizabeth’s back! As for who won, Natalie’s always a winner in my eyes but Elizabeth is definitely a welcomed treat so I’ll give it to her to even out the playing field. And FLAPJACKS! :3
All of them are beautiful. As for the turtle carving, it is all made of a rock called Anyolite which is a mix of Ruby, Chrome Zoisite, and Pargasite which is the black mineral that you see associated with the green Chrome Zoisite. What do you think about mentioning these minerals, rocks, and fossils in the future? Rose Quartz, Petrified Wood, Schist, Copper, and Tourmaline.
Great question! Ever since I was a kid I have been in love with looking at stones, science, and the outdoors whether at summer camp or family vacations. As for formal gemology education, I went to the Gemological Institute of America in Carlsbad, CA after college where I studied international business and languages. Outside of formal education, I started off by reading as much as I could on topics that I was interested in related to Gemology! I also went to several science camps that really helped me understand the basics of science. I would also try and find local geology clubs that provided excursions or speakers on specific topics. Other fun ways to learn are to check out your local museums and public libraries for camps or other extracurricular activities that relate to geology or gemology. Another great source is JTV's Learning Library! Here is the link! www.jtv.com/library/learning-library-home.html
Huh...i didnt know the rubyzoisite is truely corundum and zoisite. I thought maybe it was like watermellon taurmaline where the colors differ but its still a single mineral...so i should probably stop shugging off the $20 ruby zoisite? Will it heat treat ? I REALLY want to learn how to heat treat corundum and my mentioned rubyzoisite , zoisite in general, spinel , and anything that may start off looking like a dull grey or brown or olive green rock . opaque and suddenly have it show coloration or clear up enough to be slightly translucent.
The brown mica on matrix rock of Ruby Specimen is phologopite mica, and is an indicator mineral for ruby crystallization zones, in the host dolomitic recrystallized marble along suture zones
Watch out for synthetic ruby that is heated and then quickly quenched in cool water as to damage the interior and cause a natural internal appearance. The only way to separate natural and synthetic are for striations and bubbles under a GIA scope though.
Gemstones should be priced by rarity. That ruby crystal specimen on white marble would make some great deep red cabochons. It's almost always best to just cab colored stones when they have cracks or are opaque. If they are almost perfectly clear/translucent with very few to no cracks, then faceting is acceptable. These are just my opinions, this is all subjective to different people.
We took our rock to a Gemologist to be cut and sent it to be tested it has 60 elements in it. We can send you some amazing pictures taken from a microscope because you can't see these unique minerals with the naked eye.
@@Matchalover2003 i think better is GIA! Iam from India with background of geology, i enquiry every university which provide gemology.. But everyone saying they can't give a certificate as much stronger than GIA..! But GIA is much costly ☹️.. Now i decided to do diamond graduate from GIA (its about 2 lakhs Indian money ) And later join a normal university for gemology graduate..😄🤘 But Gemmology is so differ from geology
I'll explain about the colors of Corundum. Clear/Colorless Corundum is called Corundum. Corundum that comes in colors of Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Purple, Pink, and Black is called Sapphire. Peach Corundum is called Padparadshca. Ruby is Corundum that is either Red or Red with sometimes shades of Pink, Purple, and Maroon. There is such thing as Red Sapphire called, "Winza Sapphire". Which is named after the Winza Region of Tanzania and it get's it's more like reddish orange color from traces of Iron most likely in the form of Hematite, an Iron Oxide.
So, if it's purple, pink, or red it could technically be either ruby or sapphire depending on what's coloring it? Or the pink could also be padparadshca, and when people say "Oh, don't you see the slight color difference?", I'm just screwed because I'm color deficient, so there has to be a pretty big difference in color before I can see the different shades?
That is a tortoise, not a turtle 🙂. Turtles have flippers, because they spend most of their lives in the sea, tortoises have feet, because they spend their lives on land 🙂
This is not fully accurate, but it does look like a turtle. Though tortoises never have flippers, some turtles do have feet. Take the Box turtle genus (Terrapene) for example. They are turtles but are terrestrial and found in woodlands and even semidesert. They have flat, stumpy feet and claws, no fins. Turtles can be either mostly aquatic, semi aquatic, or terrestrial. Also, only 7 types of turtles live in the sea, none of the others do.
I know that you two are professionals that know exactly what you're doing, but the way that you touch those expensive gemstones without gloves makes me nervous. That having been said, great video.
So after watching this I have come to the conclusion that I favor the geologist cuz I like the natural structure I like the raw untouched beauty of the Stone Give it to me all natural, baby, all organic love..😆
at this rate you gonna be at 100,000 subscribers soon :3 keep it up gurl(s), interesting and entertaining stuff! *[edit]* also, i would like to award you with the acclaimed Punderbuss of Atrocity award! _(This pun-based weapon/award is serious business, use at your own risk)_
all those puns are rock solid
I found it HARD not to laugh 😅
I'm sorry, I'll stop now
I like the ruby with the marble the most! I just love gemstones in natural settings a lot.
oh hi
Otaku Robert 👍 yo
So, do 2 people control your channel or... it that not how fusion works, orrr what
Same here!
Usually, if you collect minerals, you want the matrix attached to the specimen. It's worth more that way.
I am training as a gemologist appraiser myself. I love videos like these. You don't see too much of this on TH-cam. Fantastic work.
Can I ask, what steps you had to take and what made you go in the appraiser direction rather than one of the or he disciplines? Im lookong to make a start down this career path. Cheers
"Maybe *winner takes loser* to that taco place we were talking about?"
I see what you did there.
Anastas1786 great, can you explain it to me?
She didn't have to _win_ to get free tacos.
When she says "takes" she is implying the loser has to pay for the meal.
Can y’all do an episode about how lab gems are made? And maybe mystery geode cracking episodes??
Great ideas! Adding to my list :)
Yes!!!
I love the turtle the best. I almost always gravitate to carvings over gem cuts stone finds.
Both ladies here are the real gems!
Both of those Ruby gemstones are gorgeous
I carve a lot of stone but even I try to stay clear of harder stuff like that I think the hardest thing I've worked with is banded Serpentine I've also worked with Pipestone both red and black as well as a whole host of soapstone and alabaster which you can carve Alabaster with a fingernail because your fingernails are actually denser most of the time if it's a super dense material I'll use tungsten and sandpaper like Automotive sandpaper
I've found that cutting selenite/gypsum with a knife is super easy and with a little sandpaper you can make all sorts of things. Also, the sandpaper barely ever wears down due to the difference in hardness. End results are very pretty.
My heart is towards the geologist point of view! ♥♥♥
I recently came across your videos. Natalie is a good presenter, informative and energetic.
Thank you, so much! I'm glad you find my videos informative and fun!
Yay! Elizabeth’s back! As for who won, Natalie’s always a winner in my eyes but Elizabeth is definitely a welcomed treat so I’ll give it to her to even out the playing field. And FLAPJACKS! :3
FLAPJACKS!!!😄
Flapjacks?
Yes
It is the MatPat code.
1.11 I remember each and everyone of those moments and hold them near and dear to my heart 😂😂❤
I’ve been trying to find a ruby in marble forever! They’re always so expensive when I try to look for them
Beauties and brains (and cool gems), I love this channel.
All of them are beautiful. As for the turtle carving, it is all made of a rock called Anyolite which is a mix of Ruby, Chrome Zoisite, and Pargasite which is the black mineral that you see associated with the green Chrome Zoisite. What do you think about mentioning these minerals, rocks, and fossils in the future? Rose Quartz, Petrified Wood, Schist, Copper, and Tourmaline.
I loved gemstones as it was but now I subscribed I want to own so many more types.
Thank you! I'll be sharing sooo many gemstones, so stick around!
How did you start exploring the world of gemology? And how did you study it?
Great question! Ever since I was a kid I have been in love with looking at stones, science, and the outdoors whether at summer camp or family vacations. As for formal gemology education, I went to the Gemological Institute of America in Carlsbad, CA after college where I studied international business and languages.
Outside of formal education, I started off by reading as much as I could on topics that I was interested in related to Gemology! I also went to several science camps that really helped me understand the basics of science. I would also try and find local geology clubs that provided excursions or speakers on specific topics.
Other fun ways to learn are to check out your local museums and public libraries for camps or other extracurricular activities that relate to geology or gemology. Another great source is JTV's Learning Library! Here is the link! www.jtv.com/library/learning-library-home.html
Huh...i didnt know the rubyzoisite is truely corundum and zoisite. I thought maybe it was like watermellon taurmaline where the colors differ but its still a single mineral...so i should probably stop shugging off the $20 ruby zoisite? Will it heat treat ? I REALLY want to learn how to heat treat corundum and my mentioned rubyzoisite , zoisite in general, spinel , and anything that may start off looking like a dull grey or brown or olive green rock . opaque and suddenly have it show coloration or clear up enough to be slightly translucent.
Zoisite is a sailor moon character! I love him.
You guys should go over garnet with arfvedsonite. Can't find anything science wise about this formation.
Yea. Please do an episode on how to make rubies at home.
hi..can you help me to identify if my pearl is real or fake..thankyou.
So where can i sell gemstones if i have some
The brown mica on matrix rock of Ruby Specimen is phologopite mica, and is an indicator mineral for ruby crystallization zones, in the host dolomitic recrystallized marble along suture zones
Watch out for synthetic ruby that is heated and then quickly quenched in cool water as to damage the interior and cause a natural internal appearance. The only way to separate natural and synthetic are for striations and bubbles under a GIA scope though.
Helo?
Can a geology graduate can became gemmologist?
Any benefits?
Could you talk about turquoise or aquamarine next?
It's on my list!
Great show!
Nice video
You said that you and Elizabeth are competing on TH-cam. Does she have a channel?
The turtle is definitely my fav!
I'm sorry, but I have to agree with Elizabeth. I just love the artistic nature of her pieces more than the "gemstone" pieces you chose.
Gemstones should be priced by rarity.
That ruby crystal specimen on white marble would make some great deep red cabochons. It's almost always best to just cab colored stones when they have cracks or are opaque. If they are almost perfectly clear/translucent with very few to no cracks, then faceting is acceptable. These are just my opinions, this is all subjective to different people.
All rubies are cool ! 😆😄
Geologist rock!
It's always gneiss to see two Beautiful Gems competing...❤🎉😍
I love these unboxing videos!!!
Thank you! I love doing them!
OMAE WA MO... SHINDERO😂
Props to the editor 👌
I thought Ruby's Are Transparent Bold-red but all those on the video where Purple.
Give me Elizabeth's choice, love the turtle
Oooh I like the specimen Ruby! Jegdalek?
Nice
0:13 was that a sonic forces sound effect?
WAIT, NO! It's a gosh-darn reference! (I should've known...)
nice video clip
The host is an absolute challenge
What a cute ruby turtle! 😍🐢
Hi Natalie and her grey box!
* waves *
Can i buy that the turtle at the start of the video? @JTV
Sorry, but the turtle has a good home here in our internal collection.
@@gems It will have a good home always lol is there anywhere I can buy it.
I actually like the turtle and the unpolished specimen more
#JTV Natalie, you are gorgeous every time I see you. I love you so much.
DarkSheik She is beautiful, but I like how she puts so much focus on the gems
Not pervy at all, dude. I bet you’ll totally score.
Somebody can help me to find to buy giant clam shell, I have more or less 20 kilos of clam shell pearl
We took our rock to a Gemologist to be cut and sent it to be tested it has 60 elements in it. We can send you some amazing pictures taken from a microscope because you can't see these unique
minerals with the naked eye.
I SHIP
Any one else wanting to be a gemologist?
Me
@@drona4434 lol that was a year ago, I would study gemology after getting a Bachelor's degree in any other major
@@Matchalover2003 from which institution
@@drona4434 I dont know yet but my dream school is University of southern cali
@@Matchalover2003 i think better is GIA! Iam from India with background of geology, i enquiry every university which provide gemology..
But everyone saying they can't give a certificate as much stronger than GIA..!
But GIA is much costly ☹️..
Now i decided to do diamond graduate from GIA (its about 2 lakhs Indian money )
And later join a normal university for gemology graduate..😄🤘
But Gemmology is so differ from geology
Jump cut jump cut jump cut jump cut.....
Jumpcutjumpcutjumpcut
Turtle is African roovi and
Ring is mendaly roovi
5:03 LOL
You can tell she’s a geologist by her big strong hands
I like the turtle.
Turtle wins!
Turtle wins ..... I forgot her name
the geologist won
also flapjacks
Uv light is author way of telling
My name is Elizabeth!
Why do they look purple instead of red? Is it the camera?
Some Rubies have some slight shades of purple or maroon. Edit: and sometimes shades of pink.
That doesn't classify them as something else? Gemstone rules are weird.
I'll explain about the colors of Corundum. Clear/Colorless Corundum is called Corundum. Corundum that comes in colors of Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Purple, Pink, and Black is called Sapphire. Peach Corundum is called Padparadshca. Ruby is Corundum that is either Red or Red with sometimes shades of Pink, Purple, and Maroon. There is such thing as Red Sapphire called, "Winza Sapphire". Which is named after the Winza Region of Tanzania and it get's it's more like reddish orange color from traces of Iron most likely in the form of Hematite, an Iron Oxide.
So, if it's purple, pink, or red it could technically be either ruby or sapphire depending on what's coloring it? Or the pink could also be padparadshca, and when people say "Oh, don't you see the slight color difference?", I'm just screwed because I'm color deficient, so there has to be a pretty big difference in color before I can see the different shades?
I think I have overdosed on my daily dose of internet lol
Specimens won!
The way the first girl said zoisite 😭
I think geologist won
That is a tortoise, not a turtle 🙂. Turtles have flippers, because they spend most of their lives in the sea, tortoises have feet, because they spend their lives on land 🙂
This is not fully accurate, but it does look like a turtle. Though tortoises never have flippers, some turtles do have feet. Take the Box turtle genus (Terrapene) for example. They are turtles but are terrestrial and found in woodlands and even semidesert. They have flat, stumpy feet and claws, no fins. Turtles can be either mostly aquatic, semi aquatic, or terrestrial. Also, only 7 types of turtles live in the sea, none of the others do.
I know that you two are professionals that know exactly what you're doing, but the way that you touch those expensive gemstones without gloves makes me nervous. That having been said, great video.
Why on earth would they need gloves???
So after watching this I have come to the conclusion that I favor the geologist cuz I like the natural structure I like the raw untouched beauty of the Stone
Give it to me all natural, baby, all organic love..😆
Just wait for the dragons breath opal y'all it's coming someday
Pharmacoarcheogeoeco-
chemogemology... physics?
I love tacos, can I go to ladies?. Lol
I love nerdy girls, so hot! From No. California
at this rate you gonna be at 100,000 subscribers soon :3
keep it up gurl(s), interesting and entertaining stuff!
*[edit]*
also, i would like to award you with the acclaimed Punderbuss of Atrocity award!
_(This pun-based weapon/award is serious business, use at your own risk)_
Get married girls!
Lol u girls are cute as can be!!;)
You Ladies are as gorgeous as the stones you have on your show! Super smart too, total packages
She’s annoying af
I prefer your ruby lips, my darlings :*
Wow