Testing gems at home

This is what I like to do.

It all began when I decided to pursue formal training in gemology and fully embrace my hobby. Before the courses were even finished, I was already ordering instruments and gemstones from all over the internet.

Then I thought—why not put my content creation skills to the test and share the journey?

So here it is.

Enjoy!

Testing loose gemstones

@what_the_gem This is a reminder to SLOWLY rotate the filter of the polariscope. ADR can be disguised as anisotropic behavior when the lines are too thick. This garnet taught me a lesson. #hobbylab #gemologist #gemology #hobby #garnet #rhodolite #adr #gemidentification #gem #gemstones #gems #gemstone #cutgems #gemtok #facetedgems #gemstoneslovers #fyp #gemstonecarving ♬ Natural Emotions - Muspace Lofi
@what_the_gem This sparkling gem was sold as natural. But it tested as synthetic. Thankfully the seller admitted to it and I got a refund. I like synthetics too, but sellers are obliged to disclose what treatments each gem has been through when they sell. #hobbylab #gemologist #beryl #goshenite #gemology #hobby #gemidentification #gem #gemstones #gems #gemstone #cutgems #gemtok #facetedgems #gemstoneslovers #fyp #gemstonecarving ♬ Calm Music Background (Live) - Zen music

Testing gemstones set in jewellery

@what_the_gem Jadeite jade cocktail ring. Am I right? Must be over a 100 years old. Look at those roughly chopped diamonds creating a stunning flower around this green cabochon! #jade #jadeite #jadeitejade #cocktailring #hobbylab #gemologist #gemology #hobby #gemidentification #gem #gemstones #gems #gemstone #cutgems #gemtok #facetedgems #gemstoneslovers #fyp #gemstonecarving ♬ Vintagejazz - LofiLounge