Glass Gemstones: The Good, The Bad and the Pretty
Glass is known to many as a big fake. How do we know glass when we see it, and how can we test it to be sure? In this episode we'll find out and explore some types of glass that are worth your attention. For those of you interested in historical glass such as Roman glass with over 1,000 years of history mined/recovered in Israel please contact Gil Yuda. Instagram may be the most direct route: @gilyuda For those looking for rough roman glass to facet with your own designs, then connect with the pillar of the rough community: Joe Henley. Also available on instagram via @joe_henley_rough Otherwise~ welcome to visit me at gemshepherd.com Explore more about investing in gemstones and gemology and contact me directly.
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