1. Andie makes a sudden (and scary) life change. Have you ever had to do something drastic to get out of a rut or save your health or a relationship? What did you do and do you think you made the right decision?

2. Andie is a little skeptical about doing the jewelry show for Mona and Aunt Weeby, but she finally caves --- only to find that it’s a bigger disaster than even she could have imagined. Apparently the sparks flying between Andie and Max are igniting sales and viewers love it. Should Andie continue to subject herself to this person for the sake of the show? Or should she be more concerned about her own sanity?

3. Before his untimely death, Mr. Pak was delivering two things to Andie --- and invitation and a present --- both of which were unexpected. Have you ever gotten a gift you would rather have done without? What was it and why didn’t you want it?

4. Andie and some people on the S.T.U.D. network take a leap of faith and head into a little-known country with a hostile government. Do you think they are being foolhardy? Or are they brave to go against danger to show the world some wondrous stones? Would you have gone?

5. Andie is increasingly irritated by Max, but Max seems to be trying to learn a little about gems to please her. Is she being too hard on him? Have you ever not wanted someone to change because you were so used to griping about them that having them improve themselves would give you less to complain about? Be honest!

6. Andie and her companions barely escape some dangerous situations in Myanmar. When have you been in a scary situation? Was it hard to trust God to make everything turn out?

7. The workers in the Myanmar mine were constantly exposed to dangerous working conditions and the threat of death --- all to get a few handfuls of stones for wealthy people in the Western world to wear. What do you think of this situation?

8. Andie’s problems don’t cease when she gets home. Suspicious stuff is going on that might be related to Mr. Pak’s murder. Andie isn’t sure who to suspect or who to trust. Who do you think is causing all of this mayhem? What is his or her motive?

9. The bottom line in the case of the missing rubies is greed. When have you wanted something you couldn’t have? What did you do?

10. What do you think will happen between Andie and Max? Do you think there might be a future romance waiting there?