We checked out a whole bunch of zircon on today's video. Did you like the faceted gems or the rough specimens? The cool colors or the classic forms? Let us know which was your favorite!
Another beautiful attribute of zircon is to hold it under incandescent light then move it to a dark space and watch it glow. Especially the blue zircon.
Ahoy from Tasmania, I have been prospecting for gemstones in Australia for over 20 years and recently in Tasmania. I now conduct gem hunting tours in Tasmania with people all over the world. We mostly find sapphires, zircons, topaz, tourmaline, tin crystals, quartz and smoky quartz crystals plus a few more that turn up along the way. I love the process of researching, prospecting and digging for gems but don't really know much about the gems themselves and the jewellery side of things so this channel has taught me a heap of info i can pass on to my guests. For me I just love digging holes and finding rough gems and leaving them the way I found them thanks for the excellent info. (We get some great zircons here)
Even being a cutter and purveyor of associated things, I loved this presentation about Zircons. Oh, and did I say, I love Zircons? I have many from all over the globe, including some which came from the S.A. diamond gravels. Fun, fun fun Zircon!
I discovered this effect accidentally when I was faceting a Cambodian brown zircon and removed it from the dop with a flame. I got so excited when it turned orange and I took it outside and the sunlight caused the color to revert. I was so sad but it only makes the stone more unique. Awesome video. Never thought I would see a video on this effect considering it’s rarity.
People often ask me to name my favorite gemstone, and I tell them that without a doubt that it is spinel. However, zircon comes in at a close second. Because it is often mistaken for synthetic cubic zirconia, it still is relatively plentiful and inexpensive. My customers are able to purchase larger stones that make amazing diamond simulants. The yellow ones are just unbelievable. Thank you for shining a light on a relatively ignored and maligned gem. Bravo!
Excellent episode. I had to watch it twice. Zircons are such fascinating stones. Clear white zircon when done as a princess cut, really does look like diamond. Rob and Rebecca are always so entertaining and I learn something new, each and every time. Thank you!
It's amazing to know there're so many kinds of zircon.😀💎💍 To know the how they get into many colors🌈 and where they can be found is very interesting, especially when you did the color flame test on those gemstones.👩🔬🔥💎 My favorite is the earthy rose zircon.💖💎 Thanks for showing us this collection. Nice video and see you later.🙂👍🧑🏫👩🏫💎
I have two teeeeeeeenie and gorgeous zircons-one yellow and one green. They are delightful. Little tear cut. I have hoarded them since maybe 2007. I make little necklaces then cut them out and re hoard. Ha ha. I love your channel…I am now thinking about going to GIA. ✨
Beautiful crystals. Probably should have clarified that although zircon can be extremely old, they have formed (and continue to form) throughout Earth's history. So the vast, vast majority are not especially old at all. You can find freshly produced zircon erupting from many more silicic volcanoes. Also surprised you didn't mention how zricon is so incredibly useful for geological dating, or for geothermometry.
I was always told "heating is cheating" (jewellers in the family, lol) but I don't care. It still comes from the earth and has unique properties that allow colour to happen from heating. That to me is kind of magical!
Is it true the colour of zircon can faded with light ? Try to find everywhere (google,blog,vid)before and after zircon colour fade from long term using it , but I can’t find it.
I bought 2 medium green blue “aquamarines” in Jamaica maybe 25 years ago. I took them to a fine jewelry friend. He told me they were zircons. I was very disappointed. In my mind that was man made junk. In the last say 5 years I have learned the are a natural stone. I’m happier now, especially since this feature.
Not in the least surprised that there was no mention of the all elusive star zircons that seem absent from the marketplace 🤔 I have my theories as to why they may be underrepresented... No definitive answers yet though... Wonderful segment nonetheless🙂
Hello madam , Kindly help me to know the degree or diploma course fee for gemstone gemologist and miners degrees and qualifications. What are courses in America and what the eligibility for study.i am from India here those courses are different ?
I would love to see how you tell the age of a stone … I mean obviously this is all scientific “ carbon dating “but most likely still a guess rather then rock solid proof 😅
I’m a little confused about how people age nonorganic matter. Like I know uranium is radioactive and we can measure their half-lives but.. is that also for all isotopes? All matter?? Am I dumb?? Also thx to creators for teaching me another meaning of the word faceted lmao
No, not all isotopes decay radioactively, and only some do it at a rate that makes them useful for geolgoists. Zircon contains two important decay systems. Uranium decaying to lead, and lutetium decaying to hafnium. Both are useful for zircon dating/provenance.
Why was cubic zirconia allowed to have that name forever destroying Zircon for the mainstream jewelry industry!!!!!!!! Because only collectors know the difference!!!!!!
We checked out a whole bunch of zircon on today's video. Did you like the faceted gems or the rough specimens? The cool colors or the classic forms? Let us know which was your favorite!
Zircon is such an underrated stone. I own 2 oval shaped pieces I purchased from JTV years ago. They're colorless and remind me of diamonds..
Another beautiful attribute of zircon is to hold it under incandescent light then move it to a dark space and watch it glow. Especially the blue zircon.
Ahoy from Tasmania, I have been prospecting for gemstones in Australia for over 20 years and recently in Tasmania. I now conduct gem hunting tours in Tasmania with people all over the world. We mostly find sapphires, zircons, topaz, tourmaline, tin crystals, quartz and smoky quartz crystals plus a few more that turn up along the way. I love the process of researching, prospecting and digging for gems but don't really know much about the gems themselves and the jewellery side of things so this channel has taught me a heap of info i can pass on to my guests. For me I just love digging holes and finding rough gems and leaving them the way I found them thanks for the excellent info. (We get some great zircons here)
Hello! Is there any way I can contact you regarding your tours?
Even being a cutter and purveyor of associated things, I loved this presentation about Zircons. Oh, and did I say, I love Zircons? I have many from all over the globe, including some which came from the S.A. diamond gravels. Fun, fun fun Zircon!
I love science, but I love it even more when I discover a new term. Thermochromic.
I discovered this effect accidentally when I was faceting a Cambodian brown zircon and removed it from the dop with a flame. I got so excited when it turned orange and I took it outside and the sunlight caused the color to revert. I was so sad but it only makes the stone more unique. Awesome video. Never thought I would see a video on this effect considering it’s rarity.
People often ask me to name my favorite gemstone, and I tell them that without a doubt that it is spinel. However, zircon comes in at a close second. Because it is often mistaken for synthetic cubic zirconia, it still is relatively plentiful and inexpensive. My customers are able to purchase larger stones that make amazing diamond simulants. The yellow ones are just unbelievable. Thank you for shining a light on a relatively ignored and maligned gem. Bravo!
Excellent episode. I had to watch it twice. Zircons are such fascinating stones. Clear white zircon when done as a princess cut, really does look like diamond. Rob and Rebecca are always so entertaining and I learn something new, each and every time. Thank you!
Wow, thank you!! Didn't know if Thermachromic was a treatment of natural!! Was going to buy but was sceptical. Love Zircon!! ❤❤❤❤❤
Blue zircon is my birthstone. I have a few Cambodian blue zircons and a few Tanzanian pink zircons in my collection.
Very cool / interesting how the uranium decays the zircon crystals into, seemingly, plain ol’ stone
As always, fascinating and so wonderfully brought to us. I really enjoy this channel. Thank you🥰
The gem changing color was soo cool
natural zircons the most undervalued gem , one gem with amazing lustre and sparkling
Too brittle.
@@Jackaljkljkl not true!!!
I completely agree!!! And I think that's because of cubic zirconia confusion!!!!!!!
I love the experiments. Like being in the gemstone lab. Thanks for sharing.
the rough specimens give off the same vibe as the philosphers stone from harry potter
Wooo zircon unboxing video?! Thank you! ILY JTV
It's amazing to know there're so many kinds of zircon.😀💎💍 To know the how they get into many colors🌈 and where they can be found is very interesting, especially when you did the color flame test on those gemstones.👩🔬🔥💎 My favorite is the earthy rose zircon.💖💎 Thanks for showing us this collection. Nice video and see you later.🙂👍🧑🏫👩🏫💎
I have two teeeeeeeenie and gorgeous zircons-one yellow and one green. They are delightful.
Little tear cut. I have hoarded them since maybe 2007. I make little necklaces then cut them out and re hoard. Ha ha. I love your channel…I am now thinking about going to GIA. ✨
I am from Cambodia and blue zircon is our most famous gemstone.
Yeah i been telling people for years about the zircon that changes color with heat and cold but they didnt believe me i hope they do now
BTW, isn't there a thermachromic treatment for some sapphires??? Please respond. Thank you! ❤
George Kunz gave this gemstone a name "starlite" because of its unusual sparkle. 💎
Beautiful crystals. Probably should have clarified that although zircon can be extremely old, they have formed (and continue to form) throughout Earth's history. So the vast, vast majority are not especially old at all. You can find freshly produced zircon erupting from many more silicic volcanoes.
Also surprised you didn't mention how zricon is so incredibly useful for geological dating, or for geothermometry.
Super cool.
I was always told "heating is cheating" (jewellers in the family, lol) but I don't care. It still comes from the earth and has unique properties that allow colour to happen from heating. That to me is kind of magical!
Is it true the colour of zircon can faded with light ? Try to find everywhere (google,blog,vid)before and after zircon colour fade from long term using it , but I can’t find it.
I bought 2 medium green blue “aquamarines” in Jamaica maybe 25 years ago. I took them to a fine jewelry friend. He told me they were zircons. I was very disappointed. In my mind that was man made junk. In the last say 5 years I have learned the are a natural stone. I’m happier now, especially since this feature.
Fascinating and beautiful!
Very cute video, another good one guys!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks!
"houseki no kuni unboxing" 😆 loved it ❤️
Not in the least surprised that there was no mention of the all elusive star zircons that seem absent from the marketplace 🤔 I have my theories as to why they may be underrepresented... No definitive answers yet though...
Wonderful segment nonetheless🙂
I would love an unboxing Wyoming video
Us too! We recently picked up a piece of Turritella Agate in hopes of doing just that!
Ever check blue zircon from Cambodia?
How much prices zircon
mine go from golden brown to white.
Hello madam ,
Kindly help me to know the degree or diploma course fee for gemstone gemologist and miners degrees and qualifications. What are courses in America and what the eligibility for study.i am from India here those courses are different ?
Study an FGA in somewhere like Bangkok
Sorry Sir 🙏🙏 I want to selling Serendibite Stone , do you can Help me Sir 🙏🙏 thankyou
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I would love to see how you tell the age of a stone … I mean obviously this is all scientific “ carbon dating “but most likely still a guess rather then rock solid proof 😅
Whats up with yalls editors slowing down parts of your videos like we are not going to notice peoples voices changing? Its just weird.
Can you guys do a deep agate dive still love you if you don't
One day soon!
I’m a little confused about how people age nonorganic matter. Like I know uranium is radioactive and we can measure their half-lives but.. is that also for all isotopes? All matter?? Am I dumb?? Also thx to creators for teaching me another meaning of the word faceted lmao
No, not all isotopes decay radioactively, and only some do it at a rate that makes them useful for geolgoists. Zircon contains two important decay systems. Uranium decaying to lead, and lutetium decaying to hafnium. Both are useful for zircon dating/provenance.
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Oh, please don't. I understand what you're doing but can you imagine the number of people who will bur their stones trying??? 😀😀
Ya’ll really need to improve your thumbnails they look so hockey
I have some, in pakistan
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Why was cubic zirconia allowed to have that name forever destroying Zircon for the mainstream jewelry industry!!!!!!!! Because only collectors know the difference!!!!!!
OMG I made 999 likes into 1k!
She has a semblance of attractiveness but without actually being attractive.
Well put.
Try a microwave
If I test zircon on a gem tester, which category will it falls to? Quartz? Since there are no zircon class there. Tq!! 🫡