Documentary Films
Welcome To Ruby Land: Exploring the Gemstones of Burma (Myanmar)
A brief look at the route gemstones take from mines to market in Burma (Myanmar), starting in the Mountains of Mogok and finishing at the Thai border.
Story Behind the Stone: Where do African Gems Come From? A positive look at the Madagascar gem trade
Story Behind the Stone is a short documentary film that follows the journey of a gemstone as is passes from hand to hand, all the way from a mine on the plains of South West Madagascar to finally reach the hand of one of Madagascar's leading ladies fighting for women's rights. The film takes a positive and constructive approach, looking into the impacts of the small scale gem trade on a personal level and the affect that capacity building has there within.
Australian Sapphires: Follow a gem from the mine all the way to finished jewellery.
Join gemmologist and geologist Charles Lawson as he investigates the fascinating story of how a sapphire is mined in Rubyvale, Queensland, how it is cut and polished and finally set into a finished piece of jewellery.
Educational Videos
How to Cut and Polish Gemstones Without Machines
This is a quick video tutorial on how to cut and polish a low hardness gemstone (in this case, Fluorite) using materials that you can find around the home and at your local hardware store.
How to use gemstone tweezer: Learn from an experienced field gemologist.
This video is a simple tutorial on how to use gemstone tweezers, also known as gemsone tongs. Taught by Charles Lawson who is a field gemologist and geologist with more than 15 years experience in the field.
Basic "How to" Tutorial on Cutting and Polishing a Gemstone Cabochon
This video is a basic guide on the fundamentals of how to cut a simple gemstone cabochon using a standard cabbing machine.
Industry Highlights
New Gemstone Discovered!!! Gold Sheen Sapphire - New Unique Variety of Sapphire
Gemmologist/Geologist Charles Lawson investigates the new variety of sapphire that has hit the market, now known as Gold Sheen Sapphire.
Unboxing a $200,000 Burmese Sapphire!
Join me as I get to unbox a spectacular Brumese sapphire from Myanmar valued at $200,000 USD! This piece is actually available to purchase from the owner.
I went to learn gemstone faceting and gem re-cutting at the IGT, a review of the experience.
At the beginning of 2020 I spent two weeks at the Institute of Gem Trading (IGT) taking part in an intensive faceting course, "Cutting and Re-cutting For Business", I had a great time while I was there and this film will give you an overview of my experience.
Interviews
Know Your Jeweler Ep 1: Custom Fine Jewelry With Rayhana
Join me as I chat to Rayhana Khan about her custom fine jewelry business. This series aims to give a platform where jewellers can tell their stories and for customers to learn more about potential manufacturers.
Know Your Gem Dealer Ep.1: Burmese Ruby with Chai
Join us with our first episode of our new series aimed at showcasing gem dealers from around the world. This series aims to give a platform where gem dealers can tell their stories and for customers to learn more about potential suppliers.
Know Your Gem Dealer Ep.2: Colored Gems and Diamonds with Franco
Join us with our second episode of our new series aimed at showcasing gem dealers from around the world. This series aims to give a platform where gem dealers can tell their stories and for customers to learn more about potential suppliers.
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Timeless Sound
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