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Hi!

My name is Barry Mixon.

I am a Gemmological Storyteller. My life’s mission is to use the Art, Science, History and Magic of Gemstones and Precious Metals as an “Inception Point”; in order to help people Discover the “Value” of their own Stories.

Gem Hunter Stories ART • SCIENCE • HISTORY • MAGIC
Pearls: One of Nature's Most Beautiful Representations of Women.
Feb 10

Feb 10 Pearls: One of Nature's Most Beautiful Representations of Women.

Barry Mixon
Gemmology 101
Gemmology 101
Jan 20

Jan 20 Gemmology 101

Barry Mixon
Gemmology 101

Iron Pyrite (FeS2) aka Fool’s Gold.

 What is a Gemmological Storyteller?
Jan 2

Jan 2 What is a Gemmological Storyteller?

Barry Mixon
Storyteller
The Intoxication of Gold.
Dec 27

Dec 27 The Intoxication of Gold.

Barry Mixon
History, Science

A 14kt Yellow Gold “Geneva” watch band link.

Pleochroism, the Speed of Light and a "different" way we can start to appreciate beauty.
Dec 26

Dec 26 Pleochroism, the Speed of Light and a "different" way we can start to appreciate beauty.

Barry Mixon
Gemmology 101
The difference between a Speech and a Story!
Dec 16

Dec 16 The difference between a Speech and a Story!

Barry Mixon
Storyteller
"Nothing has "Value" without a Story".
Nov 16

Nov 16 "Nothing has "Value" without a Story".

Barry Mixon
Home

The symbol of The Gem Hunter.

Alberto Santos-Dumont:  Aviation pioneer and the man that made wearing a "Wrist watch" cool
Nov 15

Nov 15 Alberto Santos-Dumont: Aviation pioneer and the man that made wearing a "Wrist watch" cool

Barry Mixon
History

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The Seven Elements of Storytelling
Nov 2

Nov 2 The Seven Elements of Storytelling

Barry Mixon
Storyteller
In a Gemstone, what does Symmetry mean...
Feb 17

Feb 17 In a Gemstone, what does Symmetry mean...

Barry Mixon
Gemmology 101

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 The Seine River and it's bridges...
Feb 16

Feb 16 The Seine River and it's bridges...

Barry Mixon
Science

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This is Napoleon Bonaparte's Coronation Sword This is what he  wore at his Coronation as Emperor of the French in 1804
Feb 15

Feb 15 This is Napoleon Bonaparte's Coronation Sword This is what he wore at his Coronation as Emperor of the French in 1804

Barry Mixon
History

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"What you see on the Outside...Is only a Manifestation of what is happening on the Inside"
Feb 10

Feb 10 "What you see on the Outside...Is only a Manifestation of what is happening on the Inside"

Barry Mixon
Storyteller, Art

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Knights in Shining Armor and the first Engagement Ring.
Feb 8

Feb 8 Knights in Shining Armor and the first Engagement Ring.

Barry Mixon
History

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One of the most romantic sculptures I have ever experienced..
Feb 4

Feb 4 One of the most romantic sculptures I have ever experienced..

Barry Mixon
Art

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In Ireland, stories are everywhere...
Feb 2

Feb 2 In Ireland, stories are everywhere...

Barry Mixon
Storyteller

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The night I saw Notre Dame burn..
Jan 31

Jan 31 The night I saw Notre Dame burn..

Barry Mixon

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Everything you have ever imagined about the romance of Paris...Is true!
Jan 29

Jan 29 Everything you have ever imagined about the romance of Paris...Is true!

Barry Mixon
Travel

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Jan 28
Jan 28 Diary: Is there a deeper connection between Gemstones and Women?

Barry Mixon
Diary

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This is what April in Paris looks like...
Jan 27

Jan 27 This is what April in Paris looks like...

Barry Mixon
Travel, Food & Drink

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