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Gem Junkies
Parle Jewelry Design's Jonathan and Brecken Farnsworth.
Hosts Brecken and Jonathan are co-owners of Parle…
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72
Gem Junkies · Dec 18, 2023
Way To Go Idaho
In this long-awaited comeback episode of our podcast, "Is Anyone Listening?", we enthusiastically announce our return from a brief hiatus! We're thrilled to be back on air, ready to dive into the fascinating world …
28:08Gem Junkies · May 11, 2021
Gems Of The US - Georgia And Florida
It’s been a while! Between (2) quarantines and a terrible case of a stomach bug, we’re back on track to bring you Florida and Georgia. 00:00:00 Name that bool 01:30:00 Long time, no chat …
28:27Gem Junkies · Feb 25, 2021
Gems Of The US - Connecticut And Delaware
Hello, 2021!! It’s already been off to a crazy start but we will kick things off with the continuation of our “Gems of the US” series. Up next we’ve got Connecticut and Delaware. 00:00:00 …
27:41Gem Junkies · Dec 18, 2020
Gems Of The US - Colorado
Up next on our journey exploring gemstones across the US we’ve got Colorado. Not only does Colorado have a state gemstone but it also has a state mineral we haven’t covered yet – rhodochrosite. …
34:26Gem Junkies · Nov 6, 2020
Gems Of The US - California
Continuing with our series Gems of the US and up next we have California. A state that encompasses a plethora of gemstones we focus dabble about Spodumene, Tourmaline, and of coarse, it’s state gemstone--Benitoite. …
35:20Gem Junkies · Oct 8, 2020
Gems Of The US - Arizona And Arkansas
Working our way down the alphabet which means we’ve got Arizona and Arkansas up next. These two states bring a plethora of gemmy goodness. 00:00:00 Deck issues 00:58:00 “The United States” 02:10:00 Arizona & …
47:19Gem Junkies · Sep 11, 2020
Gems Across The US - Alabama And Alaska
With so many people unable to travel beyond the US border and taking more local road trips we figured now was the perfect time to explore each state’s gemstone. To start things off we’re …
30:23Gem Junkies · Aug 31, 2020
Production With Paul = Metals
We’ve covered gold, silver, and platinum. But how do all of these different metals work within the components of jewelry design? We take you through each step of the process from molding to polish …
41:47Gem Junkies · Aug 14, 2020
Little Silver = Platinum
What is denser than a diamond and is extremely ductile? PLATINUM. Once tossed away to be believed un-ripened silver that noble metal has become a popular choice in jewelry design. Learn about its discovery …
30:19Gem Junkies · Jun 22, 2020
Phenomenal Moonstone
Moonbeams and ocean reflections are just a few ways to describe the beauty of Moonstone. This week we explore the world of this translucent yet, opulent gemstone. 00:00:00 That’s an “I” 00:44:00 Moonstone 02:50:00 …
23:30Gem Junkies · May 15, 2020
Ancient Times With Lapis Lazuli
We’ve been away for 6 weeks and we’re all excited to be back at the office! Take a seat as we recap about our quarantine experience and explore the ancient world of Lapis Lazuli. …
30:08Gem Junkies · Mar 21, 2020
Courageous Chrysoprase
This week we're getting back to our roots and talking about a gemstone—chrysoprase. Its golden-green tone has a rich presence in history and folklore. We also explore its healing properties and its ability to …
23:15Gem Junkies · Mar 13, 2020
Brecken Meet Brecken
One of our goals with the podcast this year is to focus on career paths. Up next, is an interview providing another perspective in opportunities within the jewelry industry--journalism. We sit down with Brecken …
31:46Gem Junkies · Mar 9, 2020
About WJA With Jennifer Markas
In honor of #womensinternationalday and #womenshistorymonth we sit down with Jennifer Markas to learn more about Women’s Jeweler Association (WJA). We dive into WJA’s history, its mission and get to know Jennifer up close …
33:37Gem Junkies · Feb 27, 2020
Purpose + Passion With Ben Smithee
We’re back with another interview from Tucson at the JCK show and continue to delve into the world of career paths within the jewelry world. Behind every brand is a marketing team that helps …
26:28Gem Junkies · Feb 14, 2020
Education Through GIA
We regularly get asked, “What can I do with a GG? How do I obtain a GG?” We went straight to the source and sat down with Kimberly Overlin, the Dean of Students from …
34:17Gem Junkies · Jan 31, 2020
In The Year 2020
2020 is in full swing and we thought it would be a good idea to give you an idea of things to look forward to from the podcast. 00:00:00 It’s Brecken! 00:06:00 Back from …
10:40Gem Junkies · Jan 27, 2020
From Breastplate To Birthstone
We’ve been busy bees getting ready for trade show season but don’t worry Gem Junkies we haven’t forgotten about you!! For awhile we’ve teased about putting together an episode about birthstones and it’s finally …
30:50Gem Junkies · Jan 3, 2020
Raising The Tide With Craig Danforth
Hello 2020!! For the first podcast of the year we sit down with Craig Danforth from Jewelers Mutual. With all the jewelry received over the holidays we talk about the importance of acquiring a …
38:45Gem Junkies · Dec 12, 2019
Parle Marketer = Stephanie Major
If you’ve been wondering who is often laughing in the background when we’re recording a podcast it’s me, Stephanie Major. Hey Gem Junkies, I’m the producer and marketing coordinator at Parle. We thought it …
35:38Gem Junkies · Dec 6, 2019
Gem Legacy - Rachel Dery
It’s the season of giving and during this years Giving Tuesday we donated $1000 to Gem Legacy . Thus, it’s a perfect time to interview Rachel Dery of Gem Legacy. We learn about her …
35:52Gem Junkies · Nov 26, 2019
All About Lambs With Julie Lamb
We made it to New York City in time for New York Jewelry Week and had an opportunity to talk shop with jewelry designer Julie Lamb. From her childhood beginnings in jewelry to the …
48:11Gem Junkies · Nov 17, 2019
From Cab To Brilliant
Today we answer a fans question about gemstone cuts. By no means are we experts on how to actually cut/facet gemstones rather, we’ll discuss the evolution of gem cutting and the different cut styles. …
32:02Gem Junkies · Oct 31, 2019
Oh Curse You!!!
Halloween is here and we couldn’t resist an opportunity to talk about cursed gemstones and jewelry. We go as far back to the legendary Hope Diamond, The Curse of the Delhi Purple Sapphire, The …
29:27Gem Junkies · Oct 4, 2019
Fancy Scientific Metal - SILVER
We did Gold and now it’s Silvers turn. It is recognized as one of the 7 metals of antiquity and this week we dive into its deep history—from its physical properties to its everyday …
23:01Gem Junkies · Sep 27, 2019
Unearthing Brazil With @thirdcoastgems
Benjamin Guttery, of @thirdcoastgems, was in Idaho and we couldn’t resist the opportunity to record another podcast with him. We sit down and learn about his 14-day excursion unearthing the Brazilian mines--from road trip …
59:33Gem Junkies · Sep 13, 2019
Parle Team Member - Marty Burns
Getting to know you, getting to know all about Parle. We sit town with another Parle team member, Marty Burns, who is one of our traveling sales consultants. As a child panning for gold …
34:31Gem Junkies · Sep 6, 2019
Sapphire Mining At Rock Creek
We went straight to the source to learn more about Montana Sapphire from the Rock Creek mountains of Montana. We were honored to have a guided tour from Warren Boyd, of Potentate. From the …
31:23Gem Junkies · Aug 9, 2019
Gold - To Shine, To Gleam Or To Be Yellow Or Green
“To shine, to gleam, to be yellow and green.” This week is all about the Midas touch --- GOLD! We explore the early history of gold, some fundamental basics, how it has become the …
34:44Gem Junkies · Aug 2, 2019
Production with Paul
Getting to know you, getting to know all about . . . Paul! You’ve heard us reference Paul throughout other episodes so its time we put him in the hot seat. Parlé wouldn’t be …
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