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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.
Gem Junkies
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 Jewelers Mutual and of course, we get to know Craig up close and personal.
00:00:00 Sea Legs
00:42:00 Introducing Craig Danforth
02:09:00 First memory of a piece of jewelry or gemstone
02:50:00 Take us through your life
03:43:00 How did you get involved with jewelry
04:32:00 The silver run at @tiffanyandco
06:32:00 And then . . . @cartier
07:19:00 What was your favorite part about that job?
08:21:00 Working with GIA
10:52:00 Transition to Jewelers Mutual
11:36:00 The polar vortex of Wisconsin
12:39:00 The “Gem State”
13:01:00 What do you do for Jewelers Mutual?
14:10:00 The history of Jewelers Mutual
18:31:00 How do I insure this?
23:21:00 A care plan through Jewelers Mutual
24:54:00 How to learn more about Jewelers Mutual?
26:22:00 Jewelers Mutual’s involvement within the industry
29:12:00 The gem gallery at Jeweler Mutual
32:47:00 What’s your favorite gemstone?