Louped: The podcast for the gem and jewellery curious

Rubies Part 1

Happy July from Louped: The Podcast for the Gem and Jewellery Curious! We are officially half way through this year and our first season. We would like to thank all of our loyal listeners as well as those of you who have just recently joined us. This is the first of our ruby episodes where we talk all about the history of these beautiful gemstones. Kate digs more into the names and minutiae and Cem is along for the ride! 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 this first of our July episodes and please join us in wishing a happy birthday to all those who celebrate this month! Additional Resources: https://thenaturalrubycompany.com/education/ruby-history/rubies-in-antiquity/?srsltid=AfmBOoqvGdWwRP9Uw-_2P_ljDwFygPxjAnJdwK_lwFU-9a7oRUZbIfAs [https://thenaturalrubycompany.com/education/ruby-history/rubies-in-antiquity/?srsltid=AfmBOoqvGdWwRP9Uw-_2P_ljDwFygPxjAnJdwK_lwFU-9a7oRUZbIfAs] https://sarata.com/bible/web/verses.about/rubies.html [https://sarata.com/bible/web/verses.about/rubies.html] https://www.vulcans-forge.com/blog/news/cursed-gemstones-the-black-princes-ruby?srsltid=AfmBOoq2RNT-xa_0IqW9hn7PPKiKGS_tOPwB2bx7XzhaeQw57qvLaGiW [https://www.vulcans-forge.com/blog/news/cursed-gemstones-the-black-princes-ruby?srsltid=AfmBOoq2RNT-xa_0IqW9hn7PPKiKGS_tOPwB2bx7XzhaeQw57qvLaGiW] https://www.gemsociety.org/article/what-are-balas-rubies-and-ruby-spinels/ [https://www.gemsociety.org/article/what-are-balas-rubies-and-ruby-spinels/] https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Proverbs%208%3A11&version=KJV [https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Proverbs%208%3A11&version=KJV] https://www.etymonline.com/word/ruby [https://www.etymonline.com/word/ruby] https://www.britannica.com/science/Orientalism-cultural-field-of-study [https://www.britannica.com/science/Orientalism-cultural-field-of-study] https://explorersweb.com/great-explorers-jean-baptiste-tavernier/ [https://explorersweb.com/great-explorers-jean-baptiste-tavernier/] https://www.veerasakgems.com/articles/the-fascinating-cultural-history-of-rubies/ [https://www.veerasakgems.com/articles/the-fascinating-cultural-history-of-rubies/] https://www.gia.edu/ruby-history-lore [https://www.gia.edu/ruby-history-lore] 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]

Alexandrites Part 2

Thank you for joining us for our final Alexandrite episode for the month of June! We hope you have enjoyed this look into our first phenomenal birthstone of the year. It has been a little break for Cem and for Kate but they are raring and ready for the next half of this season of birthstones! Resources: https://www.gemdat.org/gem-109.html [https://www.gemdat.org/gem-109.html] https://naturalhistory.si.edu/explore/collections/geogallery/10002786 [https://naturalhistory.si.edu/explore/collections/geogallery/10002786] https://www.raregemcollection.com/post/top-10-rarest-alexandrites-sold-at-auction-in-2025?srsltid=AfmBOorGL45g0uNENMrWurO6ZAj9jCT6u6aq-j9Zb_jvUpUdan14WSwN [https://www.raregemcollection.com/post/top-10-rarest-alexandrites-sold-at-auction-in-2025?srsltid=AfmBOorGL45g0uNENMrWurO6ZAj9jCT6u6aq-j9Zb_jvUpUdan14WSwN] https://www.gia.edu/gems-gemology/wn13-titanium-synthetic-alexandrite [https://www.gia.edu/gems-gemology/wn13-titanium-synthetic-alexandrite] https://www.britannica.com/science/orthorhombic-system [https://www.britannica.com/science/orthorhombic-system] https://www.mindat.org/article.php/2793/Crystallography%3A+The+Orthorhombic+System [https://www.mindat.org/article.php/2793/Crystallography%3A+The+Orthorhombic+System] https://www.gia.edu/gems-gemology/spring-2019-pleochroism-color-change-in-faceted-alexandrite-influence-cut-orientation [https://www.gia.edu/gems-gemology/spring-2019-pleochroism-color-change-in-faceted-alexandrite-influence-cut-orientation] https://www.gia.edu/gem-synthetic [https://www.gia.edu/gem-synthetic] https://www.raregemcollection.com/post/alexandrite-color-change-explained?srsltid=AfmBOoousIaRGYk7DdtdRj2pW2kLZ4EhJXfITdNUW7hCorptlbZ8BaX8 [https://www.raregemcollection.com/post/alexandrite-color-change-explained?srsltid=AfmBOoousIaRGYk7DdtdRj2pW2kLZ4EhJXfITdNUW7hCorptlbZ8BaX8] https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/auction/2024/magnificent-jewels-2/an-exceptional-pair-of-alexandrite-and-diamond [https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/auction/2024/magnificent-jewels-2/an-exceptional-pair-of-alexandrite-and-diamond] https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/auction/2024/magnificent-jewels-2/an-exceptional-alexandrite-and-diamond-ring [https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/auction/2024/magnificent-jewels-2/an-exceptional-alexandrite-and-diamond-ring] For those of you wondering about our recs for Paris, we've popped those details below as well for your next visit! https://www.arts-et-metiers.net/ [https://www.arts-et-metiers.net/] https://lamijean.fr/ [https://lamijean.fr/] https://www.robertetlouise.com/en/ [https://www.robertetlouise.com/en/] https://auxlyonnais.com/ [https://auxlyonnais.com/] Contact us: @loupedpodcast, loupedpodcast@gmail.com [loupedpodcast@gmail.com], buymeacoffee.com/loupedpodcast [http://buymeacoffee.com/loupedpodcast]

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]