Our dynamic world always provides unending opportunities for learning and growth.I realized my passion for stones while earning my bachelors in Geology. My childhood years spent in Ecuador nurtured my fascination with observing nature's changes over time. This passion has made traveling uniquely rewarding; I have explored over 25 US states and countries across the Americas, Europe, and the Caribbean. One early pivotal memory is the thrill of potential I felt when first using a rock tumbler in elementary school. Since then, hunting for rocks and jewelry has allowed me to continuously deepen my understanding of gemstones. We can always gain insight from the world around us.I firmly believe mutual respect and integrity enable meaningful collaboration. It brings me joy to help others, whether it is sharing a rare rock with a delighted customer or teaching a team member about special gemstone characteristics. My purpose in learning is to share my knowledge so others may do the same. Please feel free to ask me anything about our world, from quarks to the cosmos. Geology, biology, astronomy and so on, I either have an answer or am ready to assist you in discovering it. I welcome any opportunity for discussion and learning.Locations visited: Caribbean Islands, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, France, Honduras, Italy, Mexico, Netherlands, Panama, Switzerland, United States of America (AZ, CA, CO, GA, HI, ID, IL, IA, MT, NV, NJ, NY, UT, VT, WA, WY and Washington DC).