Facet Nation: A Gemmology Podcast

About Facet Nation: A Gemmology Podcast

Facet Nation is a new kind of gemmology podcast. Rigorous enough for serious students, but fascinating and funny enough for anyone craving an inside look at gemstones, jewellery and the shadowy world surrounding them. Part revision aide, part storytime, Lucinda and Simon are your qualified guides to the world’s most ancient treasures.

Publisher

Facet Nation

Category

business · education · science

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

1 Sept 2025

Latest episode

5 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

42 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   5 Oct 2026

   42. Garnet: Part Two - Tsavorite, Faberge and the fate of Campbell Bridges

   Send us Fan Mail In part two, we explore the Ugrandite series of garnets, including their chemistry, history, and the stories behind famous varieties like Tsavorite and Demantoid. Join us for a deep dive into gemstone lore, geology, and the vibrant stories that make these stones so captivating. key topics The isomorphous series of garnets and their chemical formulas The story of tsavorite's discovery and its geological background The history and lore of demantoid garnet and its c...

2. 

   21 Sept 2026

   41. Interview: Arya Akhavan returns! Growing Exotic and Novel Lab Sapphires

   Send us Fan Mail Arya Akhavan returns! To reveal the secrets he couldn't disclose last time. Arya has been growing sapphires! And not just any sapphires, every colour of sapphire you can imagine. A gemologist and scientist, Arya shares groundbreaking insights into synthetic gemstone production, including sapphire growth, colour manipulation, and future innovations. Discover how science and passion are transforming the gem industry and what it means for collectors, faceters and jewellers alike...

3. 

   7 Sept 2026

   40. Season 2: Garnet Part One

   Send us Fan Mail Hello and welcome back to Season 2 of Facet Nation: A Gemmology Podcast In this episode, we explore the fascinating world of garnets, their varieties, history, and gemmological properties, revealing insights that will deepen your understanding of these captivating gemstones. key topics Garnet varieties and their chemical compositions Historical significance and trade of garnets Gemmological properties and identification techniques The spectrum of garnet colours and the...

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6 ratings

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