Hun'r and Jordan encourage jewelry professionals with inspiration, education and interviews to connect businesses and promote industry success.
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Understanding Fei Cui: Jadeite, Omphacite and Kosmochlor | JOTT Podcast Ep. 12
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Lotus Gemology's jade experts Richard and Hughes and Kaylan Khourie dive deep into the aggregate that constitutes fei cui jade (jadeite jade) and explain why omphacite jade is a true jade. **WATCH THE SHORT VERSION HERE**https://youtu.be/EDiBiUWFF3Y---**LOTUS GEMOLOGY**Buy the Book - https://lotusgemology.com/index.php/library/books/2-uncategorised…
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The Pearl Grading Dilemma with Jeremy Shepherd of Pearl Paradise | Ep. 11
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**WATCH THE EDITED VIDEO HERE**https://youtu.be/rxQPQCA03QIJeremy is the owner of Pearl Paradise, founder of Pearl-Guide, and the co-author of the CPAA Pearls As One course.Learn more here:CPAA (Cultured Pearl Association of America) https://www.cpaa.org/Pearl-Guide https://www.pearl-guide.com/Pearls As One Course https://www.pearlsasone.org/ -- us…
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Demantoid Garnet Rarity & Gemology with Prosperity Earth | Ep. 10
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Demantoid garnet expert and Madagascar miner, John Ferry, discusses the rarity, gemology and sellability of green andradite garnet known as demantoid in this podcast episode, part 2 of a complete interview including details about the mining in Madagascar. It's worth noting that this podcast episode compares Russian demantoid garnet to Madagascar de…
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Demantoid Garnet Mining in Madagascar with Prosperity Earth | Ep. 9
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Professional miner, John Ferry of Prosperity Earth, discusses their vertically integrated demantoid garnet mining operation in Madagascar with Jordan in Part 1 of this two-part podcast interview. Demantoid Garnet is a green andradite garnet revered for it's "diamond-like" brilliance, having actually more fire than diamond. Prosperity Earth's mining…
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The "Curse" of the Hope Diamond with Jennifer Sieverling of Tea & Gemstones | Ep. 8
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Podcast rockstar, Jennifer Sieverling, takes a break from Tea & Gemstones to discuss the history of the most famous blue diamond in the world with Jordan on this episode of Jewels of the Trade. Jennifer is a professional historian who discusses a variety of jewelry-related topics on her podcast, Tea & Gemstones, including famous jewels of history, …
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Nephrite Jade Diving with Just In Jade | Ep. 7
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In this podcast interview, Jordan talks to Justin Barrett from Just In Jade about jade diving in Big Sur, California. Justin is a jade diver and carver who sells a variety of artistic jade carvings in Big Sur Jade, BC Jade, Yukon Jade, Guatemalan Jadeite, Wyoming Jade, and more! Justin has been carving, prospecting, and diving for jade for decades.…
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Tsavorite Garnet Pt. 2 | Rarity & Quality | with Bruce Bridges of Bridges Tsavorite | Ep. 6
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In Part Two of the interview with Bruce Bridges, owner of Bridges Tsavorite, Bruce discusses Tsavorite Garnet's rarity, quality factors, tsavorite for everyday wear (bridal), mint garnet, and advice for sales professionals. "Tsavorite is 1,000 times rarer than emerald under 3cts and 5,000x rarer than emerald over 3cts." -Bruce Bridges, Bridges Tsav…
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Tsavorite Garnet Pt. 1 | History | with Bruce Bridges of Bridges Tsavorite | Ep. 5
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In Part One of this two-part interview, Bruce Bridges discusses his father's discovery of tsavorite, their mines in Kenya, and how the name "tsavorite" came to be. Bruce Bridges is the owner of Bridges Tsavorite. Bruce's father, Campbell Bridges, embarked on a lifelong adventure after discovering tsavorite in the 1960s. Tsavorite is a rare variety …
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"Turquoise Fever" Mining with Emily Otteson | Ep. 4
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Turquoise miner and marketing expert Emily Otteson joins Jordan and Hun'r to discuss American turquoise, variscite and White Buffalo mining, the impact their television show has had on the Otteson family business and the future of the turquoise market. Emily Otteson and her husband own multiple turquoise mines in Nevada and are featured on the hit …
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Ruby and Sapphire Market Predictions with Jeremy of Color Source Gems | Ep. 3
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Colored gemstone expert Jeremy Chalchinsky joins Jordan and Hun'r to discuss his recent buying trip to Bangkok and his resultant insight regarding sapphire and ruby supply and demand for the near future. He also shares stories of his experiences as a traveling wholesale gem expert. Jeremy Chalchinky works with his father as Color Source Gems to off…
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Jadeite Jade with Jeff Mason G.G. of Mason-Kay Jade | Ep. 2
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Mason-Kay Jade has been the leading supplier of NATURAL jadeite jade jewelry in the US since 1976 and is a wonderful resources for jade information and testing. In this podcast, Jeff Mason, owner of Mason-Kay Jade, discusses: Nephrite and Jadeite Colors of Jade Jade Treatments How to Sell Jade to Your Customers and more! More information can be fou…
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Lab-Grown Diamond Education with Julia Griffith of The Gem Academy | Ep. 1
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In the JOTT podcast premiere, our hosts Jordan and Hun'r address mistrust toward lab-grown diamond sellers from consumers and within the industry. The solution to rampant misinformation is explained by guest interviewee, Julia Griffith of The Gem Academy, who is a leading expert on laboratory-grown diamonds and offers education to the trade through…
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