Louped: The podcast for the gem and jewellery curious

Alexandrites Part 1

Welcome the month of June! This birthstone is Alexandrite, a very unique and rare variety of chrysoberyl and our first phenomenal gemstone of the year. This episode we talk about not only Alexandrite's origins but we give you some context for chrysoberyl and go into a little detail about just what a phenomenal gemstone is. We would like to wish all of our June babies a very happy birthday and to let you know that if Alexandrite is a bit out of your budget, you have two alternative birthstones that you can still enjoy: moonstone and pearl! Additional Resources: https://www.gia.edu/alexandrite [https://www.gia.edu/alexandrite] https://www.gia.edu/alexandrite-history-lore [https://www.gia.edu/alexandrite-history-lore] https://www.americangemsociety.org/birthstones/june-birthstones/history-of-alexandrite/ [https://www.americangemsociety.org/birthstones/june-birthstones/history-of-alexandrite/] https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/alexandrite [https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/alexandrite] https://www.thejewelleryeditor.com/jewellery/article/these-alternative-coloured-gemstones-moving-very-precious-circles/ [https://www.thejewelleryeditor.com/jewellery/article/these-alternative-coloured-gemstones-moving-very-precious-circles/] https://www.langantiques.com/university/chrysoberyl/ [https://www.langantiques.com/university/chrysoberyl/] https://www.berganza.com/knowledge/gemmology/gemstones/chrysoberyl?srsltid=AfmBOopHNI52WvNEve2CJdvGoy4NdU99Ma349sRp5hERR_Hwj_m9wTqi [https://www.berganza.com/knowledge/gemmology/gemstones/chrysoberyl?srsltid=AfmBOopHNI52WvNEve2CJdvGoy4NdU99Ma349sRp5hERR_Hwj_m9wTqi] https://naturalgemstones.com/education/historical-perspective-of-chrysoberyl/?srsltid=AfmBOord7aJ8j3DLNm5I4QOItdHco9YcxRpm0QYbx65PKW80kVPxnAbp [https://naturalgemstones.com/education/historical-perspective-of-chrysoberyl/?srsltid=AfmBOord7aJ8j3DLNm5I4QOItdHco9YcxRpm0QYbx65PKW80kVPxnAbp] https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/5403 [https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/5403]

Emeralds Part 2

Thank you for joining us for our last emerald episode of the month! We hope you've enjoyed this science and values chat and we'll catch you in the next episode! Additional Resources: https://emeralds.com/education/understanding-the-concept-of-jardin/?srsltid=AfmBOooljRi8ckL13LGw_f5OPW1t3VT_swJx7XxbY3oZ7dlfBz8pqLPQ [https://emeralds.com/education/understanding-the-concept-of-jardin/?srsltid=AfmBOooljRi8ckL13LGw_f5OPW1t3VT_swJx7XxbY3oZ7dlfBz8pqLPQ] https://www.sothebys.com/en/articles/a-closer-look-at-the-4-most-expensive-colombian-emerald-rings-sold-at-auction [https://www.sothebys.com/en/articles/a-closer-look-at-the-4-most-expensive-colombian-emerald-rings-sold-at-auction] https://www.christies.com/en/stories/the-aga-khan-emerald-ffab6ed1e977403c852bb445ee724b0f [https://www.christies.com/en/stories/the-aga-khan-emerald-ffab6ed1e977403c852bb445ee724b0f] https://www.gia.edu/gia-news-research-spring-auction-updates-most-expensive-gem-ever-other-records [https://www.gia.edu/gia-news-research-spring-auction-updates-most-expensive-gem-ever-other-records] https://www.sothebys.com/en/articles/colombian-emeralds-a-detailed-guide-for-collectors-and-enthusiasts [https://www.sothebys.com/en/articles/colombian-emeralds-a-detailed-guide-for-collectors-and-enthusiasts] https://youtu.be/z0SbWFva8y8?si=f5O0RUXWyR4mkIE8 [https://youtu.be/z0SbWFva8y8?si=f5O0RUXWyR4mkIE8] https://emeralds.com/education/emerald-characteristics/the-nature-of-emeralds/?srsltid=AfmBOorqdFy8r10K2pMzYglSyJV8Aljagu2HfQU9UApu37JHLoaeaHRa [https://emeralds.com/education/emerald-characteristics/the-nature-of-emeralds/?srsltid=AfmBOorqdFy8r10K2pMzYglSyJV8Aljagu2HfQU9UApu37JHLoaeaHRa] https://sothebys-com.brightspotcdn.com/c4/94/a6e12988458baa13935a1141272a/mughal-spectacles-pr-en.pdf [https://sothebys-com.brightspotcdn.com/c4/94/a6e12988458baa13935a1141272a/mughal-spectacles-pr-en.pdf] https://www.gemdat.org/gem-1375.html [https://www.gemdat.org/gem-1375.html] https://emeralds.com/education/emeralds-believed-to-aid-healing/?srsltid=AfmBOorXmFfpkbztoUcxnygCOp-bysxmLFSXT7Ybjwz1CCAJo1ya0TMp [https://emeralds.com/education/emeralds-believed-to-aid-healing/?srsltid=AfmBOorXmFfpkbztoUcxnygCOp-bysxmLFSXT7Ybjwz1CCAJo1ya0TMp] https://www.harpersbazaararabia.com/fashion/watches-jewellery/bvlgari-mediterranean-high-jewellery [https://www.harpersbazaararabia.com/fashion/watches-jewellery/bvlgari-mediterranean-high-jewellery] Emeralds supplied by Harmony Gems Jewellery created and photographed by Hearth and Bellows https:// [https://www.hearthandbellows.com/]harmonygems.uk/ [http://harmonygems.uk/] https://www.hearthandbellows.com/ [https://www.hearthandbellows.com/] @loupedpodcast, loupedpodcast@gmail.com [loupedpodcast@gmail.com], buymeacoffee.com/loupedpodcast [http://buymeacoffee.com/loupedpodcast]

Emeralds Part 1

Thank you for joining us for our first emerald episode of May! This first episode we start with ancient history; ping-ponging back and forth between Catholic saints and Cleopatra and on to pre-Columbian South America and the civilisations before the Spanish. Resources: https://youtu.be/9FlfinciteA?si=1E1igK7qm95BSFm6 [https://youtu.be/9FlfinciteA?si=1E1igK7qm95BSFm6] https://youtu.be/BkhKhhamX0I?si=5nyr0zb4hnZXEtTT [https://youtu.be/BkhKhhamX0I?si=5nyr0zb4hnZXEtTT] https://samijewellery.com/blogs/news/mythology-godess-umina-the-emerald?srsltid=AfmBOoolHy8DcU0ams4laWyJUKZ6wD81g4RdsbUMmTQ1BMqeXfduZTA9 [https://samijewellery.com/blogs/news/mythology-godess-umina-the-emerald?srsltid=AfmBOoolHy8DcU0ams4laWyJUKZ6wD81g4RdsbUMmTQ1BMqeXfduZTA9] https://emeralds.com/education/emerald-history/south-american-emerald-legends/?srsltid=AfmBOooSwiWJY3GXDO3b-c1wPuYj-2G0W3NO9FLsZhjcKrNBUcz5m3RX [https://emeralds.com/education/emerald-history/south-american-emerald-legends/?srsltid=AfmBOooSwiWJY3GXDO3b-c1wPuYj-2G0W3NO9FLsZhjcKrNBUcz5m3RX] https://alromaizan.com/blog/the-story-of-emerald-the-jewel-of-kings?srsltid=AfmBOoo_WLzxa_69bjQZbHdGGShxbN0MvgXSl2jUkKesnEPKJX26BdBF [https://alromaizan.com/blog/the-story-of-emerald-the-jewel-of-kings?srsltid=AfmBOoo_WLzxa_69bjQZbHdGGShxbN0MvgXSl2jUkKesnEPKJX26BdBF] https://jrcolombianemeralds.com/blogs/news/all-you-need-to-know-about-emeralds-and-its-history-emerald-essentials [https://jrcolombianemeralds.com/blogs/news/all-you-need-to-know-about-emeralds-and-its-history-emerald-essentials] https://www.metmuseum.org/exhibitions/listings/2000/mummy-portraits [https://www.metmuseum.org/exhibitions/listings/2000/mummy-portraits] https://thevarsity.ca/2023/09/04/cleopatras-champagne/ [https://thevarsity.ca/2023/09/04/cleopatras-champagne/] https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/object/Y_EA74706 [https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/object/Y_EA74706] https://languagehat.com/emerald/ [https://languagehat.com/emerald/] https://qspirit.net/euphrosyne-smaragdus-queer-saint/ [https://qspirit.net/euphrosyne-smaragdus-queer-saint/] https://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05606c.htm [https://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05606c.htm] https://www.etymonline.com/word/emerald [https://www.etymonline.com/word/emerald] https://biblehub.com/topical/s/smaragdus.htm [https://biblehub.com/topical/s/smaragdus.htm] https://www.gia.edu/emerald-history-lore [https://www.gia.edu/emerald-history-lore] https://www.cabinet.ox.ac.uk/emerald-tablet-hermes-trismegistus [https://www.cabinet.ox.ac.uk/emerald-tablet-hermes-trismegistus] @loupedpodcast, loupedpodcast@gmail.com [loupedpodcast@gmail.com], buymeacoffee.com/loupedpodcast [http://buymeacoffee.com/loupedpodcast]

Diamonds Part 4

Thank you for joining us for this special episode where Kate is accompanied by guest co-host Shaheen! We are delighted to bring you this episode featuring an industry professional actively working in the field. This episode explores the ins and outs of the diamond industry as well as the real scoop on synthetic diamonds. We also discuss some alternatives for those who don't want a diamond but do want a colourless or sparkly option. We would encourage you to visit Shaheen's website which will be listed below. We have also included her contact details if you have any follow-up questions for her. Additionally, please do see below for our contact information and Buy Me A Coffee link as well as the website for Hearth and Bellows (the maker of Kate and Cem's engagement rings). If you would like to reach Shaheen: https://sbgemmologicalsolutions.com/ [https://sbgemmologicalsolutions.com/] @sbgemsolutions If you would like to reach Cady with Hearth and Bellows: @hearthandbellows https://www.hearthandbellows.com/ [https://www.hearthandbellows.com/] If you have any questions or would like to comment on an episode, you can reach us on Instagram @loupedpodcast or by email at loupedpodcast@gmail.com [loupedpodcast@gmail.com] Or if you'd like to buy us a coffee, you can do so here! buymeacoffee.com/loupedpodcast [http://buymeacoffee.com/loupedpodcast]

Diamonds Part 3

We are all about science and values for our third diamond episode of April! Last week we left off with South Africa and DeBeers as well as the marketing strategies that got us to where we are today. This week we look at the true costs incurred by the diamond market as well what we consider investment grade diamonds. We are also delighted to tease that our next and last episode of this month is a special one with a new voice, so make sure to tune in next week for the exciting conclusion of our April Diamond Season! We have of course added some additional resources below, as well as our contact details and our Buy Me A Coffee link if you feel so inclined. We hope you enjoy our third of four April episodes and are looking forward to the exciting conclusion for next week! Additional Resources: https://www.sothebys.com/en/articles/the-4-most-expensive-yellow-diamonds-over-100-carats [https://www.sothebys.com/en/articles/the-4-most-expensive-yellow-diamonds-over-100-carats] https://www.sothebys.com/en/articles/the-five-most-expensive-pink-diamonds [https://www.sothebys.com/en/articles/the-five-most-expensive-pink-diamonds] https://www.moussaieff-jewellers.com/the-house/ [https://www.moussaieff-jewellers.com/the-house/] https://www.naturaldiamonds.com/historic-diamonds/moussaieff-red-diamond/ [https://www.naturaldiamonds.com/historic-diamonds/moussaieff-red-diamond/] https://4cs.gia.edu/en-us/blog/digging-diamond-types/ [https://4cs.gia.edu/en-us/blog/digging-diamond-types/] https://www.sothebys.com/en/articles/discover-type-iia-diamonds-the-most-exceptional-10-carat-diamonds [https://www.sothebys.com/en/articles/discover-type-iia-diamonds-the-most-exceptional-10-carat-diamonds] https://www.si.edu/spotlight/hope-diamond/history [https://www.si.edu/spotlight/hope-diamond/history] https://www.langantiques.com/university/irradiation/?srsltid=AfmBOooHMkbnGyJqaL31b8Q1nzm131_M4KK-PLSjGNGKlaioh4fVKoH0 [https://www.langantiques.com/university/irradiation/?srsltid=AfmBOooHMkbnGyJqaL31b8Q1nzm131_M4KK-PLSjGNGKlaioh4fVKoH0] https://4cs.gia.edu/en-us/blog/green-diamond/ [https://4cs.gia.edu/en-us/blog/green-diamond/] https://4cs.gia.edu/en-us/blog/nine-things-about-diamond-carat-weight-you-need-to-know/ [https://4cs.gia.edu/en-us/blog/nine-things-about-diamond-carat-weight-you-need-to-know/] https://www.rockngem.com/what-are-herkimer-diamonds/ [https://www.rockngem.com/what-are-herkimer-diamonds/] https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=8It6KFhlsBo [https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=8It6KFhlsBo] https://youtu.be/8It6KFhlsBo?si=dncWU1BWOsrcoMiP [https://youtu.be/8It6KFhlsBo?si=dncWU1BWOsrcoMiP] If you have any questions or would like to comment on an episode, you can reach us on Instagram @loupedpodcast or by email at loupedpodcast@gmail.com [loupedpodcast@gmail.com] Or if you'd like to buy us a coffee, you can do so here! buymeacoffee.com/loupedpodcast [http://buymeacoffee.com/loupedpodcast]