S11E03 - Voyage of Gemstones⏐The great journey of precious red coral

About this episode

This episode explores the classification and journey of Precious Red Coral, diving into its unique characteristics and the challenges of finding it.

What am I? A mineral? A plant? Or... an animal?  I am called Corallium rubrum, Precious Red Coral, and I have sparked many lively debates in my time! Not only was my classification difficult to determine but to find me, curiosity is required... I am hard to find! One has to dive deep into the depths.      Voice of Jewels is a podcast by L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts, with the support of Van Cleef & Arpels.  With the participation of Ann Lee, gemologist and professor at L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts.   Written by Martin Quenehen and Aram Kebabdjian, performed by Edoardo Ballerini, and produced by Bababam.    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Hosts: Martin Quenehen, Aram Kebabdjian, Edoardo Ballerini

Guest: Ann Lee

Topics covered

• gemstones
• coral
• marine biology
• jewelry arts
• classification
• exploration

Keywords

• Precious Red Coral
• Corallium rubrum
• gemology
• marine exploration
• jewelry
• classification
• deep sea

Sponsors

Van Cleef & Arpels

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts, Bababam, Acast

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