Gemology for Schmucks
Gemology for Schmucks
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Making Money with Gemstones
Making Money with Gemstones
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Відео

Cat's Eye Jade
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Cat's Eye Jade
Buying Gems Online
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Buying Gems Online
Quartz: Democracy's Gemstone
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Quartz: Democracy's Gemstone
Budget Gemstone Luxury - Apatite
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Budget Gemstone Luxury - Apatite
Use your Phone to ID Gemstones
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Use your Phone to ID Gemstones
Identify my Gemstone
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Identify my Gemstone
Easy Gemstone ID
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Easy Gemstone ID
Schmuck Opens a Gem Box
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Schmuck Opens a Gem Box
Star Ruby Adventure and Value
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Star Ruby Adventure and Value
The Gem Identification Book
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The Gem Identification Book
Mandarin Garnet Value
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Mandarin Garnet Value
Best Gemstone Tool
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Best Gemstone Tool
Invest in Gems on a Budget
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Invest in Gems on a Budget
Gemstone Value
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Gemstone Value
Sapphire and Losing Money
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Sapphire and Losing Money
Rough Gems: How do I KNOW?
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Rough Gems: How do I KNOW?
Amethyst Antagonist: Serves Me Right
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Amethyst Antagonist: Serves Me Right
Most Expensive Gem Cut
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Most Expensive Gem Cut
Fake Emerald & Old Tricks
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Fake Emerald & Old Tricks
Rough to Cut Aquamarine: What are the Numbers?
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Rough to Cut Aquamarine: What are the Numbers?
The Green Gem's Lessons
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The Green Gem's Lessons
Sin and Gemstones
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Sin and Gemstones
The Gemstone Devil and the Schmuck
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The Gemstone Devil and the Schmuck
Finding Value in Crystals
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Finding Value in Crystals
Perfect Crystals Purchasing Opportunity
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Perfect Crystals Purchasing Opportunity
Tips for New Gem Cutters
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Tips for New Gem Cutters
Gem Cutting Debate - Commercial vs Precision Cutting
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Gem Cutting Debate - Commercial vs Precision Cutting
Perfect Crystals for Gem Cutters
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Perfect Crystals for Gem Cutters
Vintage Jewelry Secret Hack
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Vintage Jewelry Secret Hack

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @cici6295
    @cici6295 День тому

    This is the kind of ring i would want for an engagement ring. 😍💗❤💗

  • @katacsongradi8268
    @katacsongradi8268 День тому

    Dear Peter, I own a fake emerald which is one thin layer of emerald green epoxy resin that can be found on the table side and transparent epoxy resin on the culet side of the stone. It is in a sterling silver ring of mine. This is the new craze from China. You have to inspect the jewelry before buying it. Greetings and best wishes from Budapest Hungary.

  • @user-rb8cv3bl7v
    @user-rb8cv3bl7v День тому

    Peter nelson you're awesome 😉😉

  • @melodychest9020
    @melodychest9020 3 дні тому

    This is in my opinion is the most crucial factor when it comes to buying gemstones .. AND .. your most important fantabulous video to the Schmucks in the world!

  • @bigbarkingdog2010
    @bigbarkingdog2010 4 дні тому

    Thank you. Interesting.

  • @PawnShop-6666
    @PawnShop-6666 5 днів тому

    First of all, congratulations for the videos you make, they are very interesting. Please make a video about lighting for gemology, for which instrument, what lighting is used, how strong should it be, does it matter, and so on.

  • @homegadgets855
    @homegadgets855 7 днів тому

    I bought a pair (big one with silver ring) and a smaller without ring. I bought it from Peshawar Pakistan and i paid for this star ruby pair for Pakistani rupees 613000 rupees

  • @iftikharaly669
    @iftikharaly669 8 днів тому

    Price

  • @WilliamTony-id9lp
    @WilliamTony-id9lp 10 днів тому

    can you please add some video or pictures that can see how different CZ n Zircon?

  • @Kim-cq5gk
    @Kim-cq5gk 10 днів тому

    Can gems that are set in jewelry be tested on a refractometer? I want to be confident in the stones and jewelry that I sell so I would like to learn how to test them.

  • @stevehammel2939
    @stevehammel2939 11 днів тому

    I wear prescription glasses how will this affect the use of a loupe?

  • @merkilegur
    @merkilegur 11 днів тому

    What are the rarer colours of Spinel?

  • @jessicadecuir5622
    @jessicadecuir5622 11 днів тому

    The fifth c of gems: cost.

  • @stevehammel2939
    @stevehammel2939 13 днів тому

    Thank you for this very interesting article!

  • @adiem1653
    @adiem1653 14 днів тому

    Great video - I realise an 'emerald' I just bought off fleabay has the heat cracking and dye dipping - looks nice but obviously not genuine 😢

  • @Ruthzhiaolijianbaiduchin-wt5dt
    @Ruthzhiaolijianbaiduchin-wt5dt 15 днів тому

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  • @maristeljara7357
    @maristeljara7357 15 днів тому

    Traducir texto con la cámara Is there a home way to know if aquamarines are real when they are not polished

  • @esamhijazi4999
    @esamhijazi4999 15 днів тому

    Hey, how are you doing? I’m trying to reach you via Mail but there is no response. Is there a better way to contact you or somewhere you are more available?

  • @greenhead1804
    @greenhead1804 16 днів тому

    I am going to get a faceting machine I'm looking in the $1000 range do you recommend one. I have emailed you and am following you on Instagram but it is not getting through Thanks

  • @mrcan5385
    @mrcan5385 17 днів тому

    Was wondering where do you even get these gem packets yourself.

  • @phoenixadams9962
    @phoenixadams9962 18 днів тому

    I think that stone is gorgeous in the ring.

  • @ChandreyeeJohnson
    @ChandreyeeJohnson 18 днів тому

    Okay, question: there is a TON of gems out there that appear octagon but are referred to as emerald cut. Even GIA references emerald cut in a shape that appears octagon. Is there a difference there or is it just an octagon replaced with the term of emerald for common understanding?

  • @harshadarmadasa4499
    @harshadarmadasa4499 19 днів тому

    In sri lanka we have best quality Alexandrite

  • @kashish5153
    @kashish5153 20 днів тому

    You beard is grown like hagrid i saw your gemology playlist very helpful

  • @greenhead1804
    @greenhead1804 21 день тому

    Thank you for your videos I find them very educational and informative. but your email address dose not work it say not a valid address can you help with that?

    • @GemologyforSchmucks
      @GemologyforSchmucks 21 день тому

      Thanks, and im glad that you’ve enjoyed my work. Perhaps you can clarify which email address you used? Thegemshepherd@gmail.com

  • @gginpar
    @gginpar 22 дні тому

    I love your videos Peter, I am coming to Bangkok end of August for a course at AIGS, would love to buy you a coffee.

  • @DineshKumar-ok5bz
    @DineshKumar-ok5bz 22 дні тому

    स्टार मानिक देखकर मुझे बहुत आनंद हुआ दिनेशराजपुरोहित

  • @Jade15888
    @Jade15888 24 дні тому

    I'm not sure if I understood correctly, but I do think I have a couple of cats eye green nephrite beads - in a beads necklace which came with an original price $3850 and a Chinese certificate. (Of course, I didn't pay that much!) I can see they are genuine nephrite. Could it be really a valuable piece?

  • @miravaldosouzasiquara9143
    @miravaldosouzasiquara9143 24 дні тому

    Tem vários tipos de berilo olho de gato e crisoberilo Brasil

  • @Jade15888
    @Jade15888 24 дні тому

    Is it possible that aquamarine look like lavender/violet and grayish blue?

    • @GemologyforSchmucks
      @GemologyforSchmucks 24 дні тому

      If I saw greyish blue i'd be suspicious that it was irradiated. There is a fair amount of that material on the market, commonly called Maxixe. The colour is unstable and likely to fade (and quickly) in the presence of strong light.

    • @Jade15888
      @Jade15888 23 дні тому

      There's no jeweler or gemologist (even certified gemologist) that I can trust here honestly. They tell lies(or say nothing) and try to buy cheap.

  • @beartutor3377
    @beartutor3377 25 днів тому

    My favorite fire in gemstones 1. Moissanite 2. Titanite 3. Zircon 4. Sphalerite 5. Diamond

  • @foodforthought4546
    @foodforthought4546 25 днів тому

    Do you have a video on how to wear those cheap chinese loupes with the metal headband? Mine didn't come with instructions & I don't want to look like a schmuck while wearing em. Thanks! 🙂

  • @DeepNorthAdventures
    @DeepNorthAdventures 25 днів тому

    So would it just be a different oil to be able to get the RI reading for, say, diamond? If yes. Do you happen to know of what type of oil that would be? I do know that a diamond/ gem tester would likely be the go to for that type of thing but I am curious just for the sake of knowing.

  • @gginpar
    @gginpar 27 днів тому

    Always informative and entertaining, thanks from all the schmucks

  • @UtkarshTiwari-fw9zs
    @UtkarshTiwari-fw9zs 27 днів тому

    Thankbu for the video❤

  • @2011blueman
    @2011blueman 28 днів тому

    My favorite is the round portuguese cut, the normal round brilliant cut isn't nearly as nice.

  • @gginpar
    @gginpar 28 днів тому

    great choice of music

  • @my_jewelry_ricardo
    @my_jewelry_ricardo 29 днів тому

    Hi guys, can anyone recommend me a good digital gem microscope? I want to take shots of the gems and upload them to my PC. Thank you and have a nice day everyone!

    • @GemologyforSchmucks
      @GemologyforSchmucks 29 днів тому

      Many of the popular brands of gem microscopes (leica, olympus, motic, etc) have some models with built in cameras, or my preference is a trinocular model that you can attach a separate camera to. Do be aware that many trinocular models will require some sort of adapter if you are using a DSLR camera.

  • @gginpar
    @gginpar Місяць тому

    Great advice! How to decide for each stone what market to sell to? Collectors vs jewelers? What would you base your criteria on? Just market trends va individual taste or there is some sort of common sense?

    • @GemologyforSchmucks
      @GemologyforSchmucks 29 днів тому

      I think "follow the money" is the real common sense here. If a collector offers a better price for my stone, I'd rather sell to them. If a jeweller is willing to buy more stones for an over all higher ticket/ faster selling cycle, then I prefer to sell to them. This is definitely one of those boots on the ground parts of business where you have to form relationships and find out what flows best.

    • @gginpar
      @gginpar 29 днів тому

      @@GemologyforSchmucks thanks for the answer. I have always been interested in this industry and tried to get into diamonds about a decade ago (in London) but it resulted impossible because of people only buying and selling to trusted sources, family ties etc... looks like trends are positive for colored gemstones... but again network is everything

  • @omarcheesiano1271
    @omarcheesiano1271 Місяць тому

    While I love your content and would share you to the whole world, I'd rather gatekeep you and use you as a top grade resource for us hobbyists and traders; Liking and subbing is all I'm able to do without giving up the gift of having found you lmao

    • @GemologyforSchmucks
      @GemologyforSchmucks 29 днів тому

      Thank you for your support. Yes ~ the gates are already quite open wide at this point ^_^

  • @TheDjed19
    @TheDjed19 Місяць тому

    Where can I purchase real Chrysoberyl? I feel most of the beads and such online are fake

    • @GemologyforSchmucks
      @GemologyforSchmucks Місяць тому

      When i'm back in Bangkok I can source chrysoberyl for you. Send me an email and we can talk further about what you are looking for: thegemshepherd@gmail.com

  • @I_leave_mean_comments
    @I_leave_mean_comments Місяць тому

    Nelson isn't a jewish name... Quit the act.

    • @GemologyforSchmucks
      @GemologyforSchmucks Місяць тому

      There has never been a claim to be Jewish. As a linguist and lover of languages, it is my pleasure and right to banter in any of the languages that I choose to learn.

  • @tammiecampbell6164
    @tammiecampbell6164 Місяць тому

    Very informative! 🤔☺️

  • @shawno3848
    @shawno3848 Місяць тому

    What is the bigger profit center? Is it going from rough stone to cut/finished stone, going from cut stone to jeweler maker, or buying cut and making the jewelry to sell non store front?

    • @GemologyforSchmucks
      @GemologyforSchmucks Місяць тому

      That is a question as complex as markets themselves, and I expect the deeper truth is that the answer changes depending on how you access the chain of building value. Profit can be made and value built through so many ways, and the particular talents of the individual/ business will determine where you have the most advantage. Rough is deeply complex and is a logistics game. Jewelry requires taste, technicians and an effective marketing plan. Both can make a lot of money.

  • @hannahpumpkins4359
    @hannahpumpkins4359 Місяць тому

    I have some sapphire/ruby rough, and a couple of pieces of sapphire rough that are mainly clear with large blue spots of coloring (one has the blue going the depth of the stone, and the other has blue with clear over it) - I never though one of these could be cut, but I guess you get one of those otto sapphires when you do! You video was very informative in this regard - thank you!

    • @GemologyforSchmucks
      @GemologyforSchmucks Місяць тому

      Glad you enjoyed it~ could be a fun transformation for you to see it cut. It could also be underwhelming XD

  • @markwilson9935
    @markwilson9935 Місяць тому

    Great content..thank you. Does the AIGS have an online curriculum? Im new to this industry but very keen to learn and chart a pathway. cheers

    • @GemologyforSchmucks
      @GemologyforSchmucks Місяць тому

      My pleasure ~ AIGS does have online/ remote study options last I checked, yes. Check out their website: www.aigsthailand.com/

  • @LostWithoutHer
    @LostWithoutHer Місяць тому

    I always cringe when I see these in action, not so much that the person getting their 'diamond' verified will be disappointed, but more so because I get the feeling that with just one slip during testing, a non-diamond stone will have a nice visible scratch across the table or crown facet and if the probe slips, requiring re-check(s), then multiple scrapes. Can this happen?

    • @GemologyforSchmucks
      @GemologyforSchmucks Місяць тому

      They are nerve wracking to watch, certainly, but to my understanding most of the probes are copper, so the hardness isnt there to scratch most stones. That said, im sure there are brittle stones that wouldn’t appreciate that overt force.

    • @LostWithoutHer
      @LostWithoutHer Місяць тому

      @@GemologyforSchmucks Thank you for the lightning-fast reply! 🙏

  • @michaelhocking9585
    @michaelhocking9585 Місяць тому

    I have gems to sell any recommendations on where to start

  • @beartutor3377
    @beartutor3377 Місяць тому

    Will the facets of a Zircon nibble if I just have it as a collector’s gem?

    • @GemologyforSchmucks
      @GemologyforSchmucks Місяць тому

      Good question ~ they only nibble if they're rubbing up against other stones. If they're properly taken care of, then you shouldn't really expect facet abrasion.

  • @TsurielSilverBug
    @TsurielSilverBug Місяць тому

    Thank you !!