Gem Junkies

Seduce them with those big Pearls, girl

August 24, 2018 Parle Jewelry Design's Jonathan and Brecken Farnsworth. Season 1 Episode 15
Gem Junkies
Seduce them with those big Pearls, girl
Show Notes

Well, with the world as our oyster there is only one thing on our mind- PEARLS. Brecken & Jonathan begin to delve into this timeless, organic gemstone in their two-part series. In this episode, we learn how Cleopatra brings all the kings to the yard, how Oysters are responsible for these glossy beauties, and Jonathan discovers an easy way to cool off in the hot summer months. So gather around the campfire fellow junkies, and let's get gemmy!

00:00:00              Gonads 

00:18:00              The world is our oyster = Pearl

01:43:00              First mention in history

02:02:00              Association with the moon

02:13:00              Ancient times

02:38:00              So where did these Ancient people get their pearls?

02:55:00              Christopher Columbus discovering pearls when he came to the new world

03:48:00              Cleopatra and her pearls

06:12:50              What is a pearl?

07:33:00              The pearl's luster

08:36:00              Pearls were treasured in ancient times

09:22:00              Overfishing led to the development of cultured pearls

11:23:00              Farming pearls

14:55:00              Cultured pearls

17:07:00              In the ’90s. . .

17:48:00              South Sea cultured pearls

20:32:00              Tahitian Pearls

23:20:00              Freshwater cultured pearls