Gem Junkies
Podcast by Parle Jewelry Design's Jonathan and Brecken Farnsworth. We talk gemstones- the science, the history, and the fashion of the industry. Hear from gemologists, jewelry designers, and jewelry enthusiasts as they delve deep into a world of color.
Gem Junkies
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 the same company without him because heck, he manages our whole production team. We learn about his childhood passion for minerals and his journey into his role.
Don’t forget to email us at gemjunkies@parlegems.com or DM us via FB or IG to ask Paul questions you would like to know about production.
00:00:00 Parlé Spiders
00:43:00 Welcome back, welcome back
01:22:00 Intro to . . . . . . Paul
02:29:00 How long have you worked for Parlé?
03:19:00 Did you come straight out of college?
06:39:00 Instilling cleanliness
06:58:00 Proprietary vs. Secret
07:55:00 Did you ever get to learn how to cut gemstones?
08:21:00 After casting, then what?
· Going from geologist to gemologist
· Moving into the stone department
12:28:00 Taking a break from Parlé
14:18:00 Coming back to Parlé, in sales . . . . SAY WHAT?!?!
15:30:00 What about your geology background that helps you with gemology?
16:44:00 Where does your passion for geology come from?
18:42:00 Buying together
20:33:00 A day in the life
21:53:00 (Tangent) Farm life: raising Black Angus
23:39:00 A day in the life (continued)
26:46:50 Buying gemstones is fun
27.29.00 What is your favorite gemstone?