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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.
Episodes
72 episodes
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 of gemstones once again. This ...
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Season 5
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Episode 1
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28:08
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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 bool01:30:...
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28:27
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 &nbs...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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27:41
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. Pull up a chair as we look into this double-gemmy ...
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Season 3
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Episode 16
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34:26
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. It's a b...
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Season 3
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Episode 15
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35:20
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 issues00:58...
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Season 3
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Episode 14
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47:19
Gems of 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 talking about Alabama and Alaska. ...
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Season 3
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Episode 13
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30:23
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 and talk about how these metals var...
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Season 3
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Episode 12
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41:47
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 and its out of this ...
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Season 3
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Episode 11
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30:19
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 Moonstone02:50:00 Why is it called m...
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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23:30
Ancient Time 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. Being one of the oldest gemstones mined, it has an extensiv...
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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30:08
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 be a beacon of courage throug...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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23:15
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 Branstrator, with Nat...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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31:46
About WJA with Jennifer Markas
In honor of #womensinternationalday and #womenshistorymonth we sit down with Jennifer Markas to learn about Women’s Jeweler Association (WJA). We dive into WJA’s history, its mission and get to know Jennifer up close and personal.&...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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33:37
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 bring life to its story. We sit down with Ben S...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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26:28
Education with 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 GIA. We discuss the nuts and bolts about GIA (Gemolog...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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34:17
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 ...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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10:40
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 come into fruition. F...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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30:50
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 policy for your jewelry, the history of...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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38:45
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 might be time to step up t...
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Season 2
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Episode 28
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35:38
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 childhood growing up in the gemstone industry and&n...
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Season 2
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Episode 27
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35:52
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 evolution of personal brand. We also have our specia...
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Season 2
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Episode 25
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48:11
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. 00:000:00&nbs...
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Season 2
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Episode 24
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32:02
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 Black Orlov and yes, even a cursed opal. &nbs...
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Season 2
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Episode 22
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29:27
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 applications. We even discover the folklore behind why al...
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Season 2
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Episode 20
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23:00