Gem Junkies

Parle Jewelry Design's Jonathan and Brecken Farnsworth.•www.parlegems.com

Hosts Brecken and Jonathan are co-owners of Parle, a multi-generational, family-run jewelry brand that specializes in sourcing colored gemstones of extraordinary beauty, rarity, and value. Parle means "to speak", and they believe in the powerful stories behind jewels. Through inspiring interviews and fun conversations, they educate listeners about gems as well as the hottest topics and trends in the jewelry industry.

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Episodes

Sharing The Rough- From Mine To Market

Brecken and Jonathan Farnsworth sit down and chat with good friend, and filmmaker, Orin Mazzoni, to discuss his most recent work documenting the journey of a gemstone from mine to market. His film takes a deeper look at all of the hands a gemstone touches and the lives it affects along the way as it is crafted into a piece of jewelry. The jewelry industry is a funny thing and has a way of pulling people back in and deeper than before. Hear the touching story of Orin's family and see how even whe...

Aug 03, 2018•22 min

Topaz- Good for Cataracts?

This week we touch on a pretty gemstone that you might be surprised comes in more colors than blue- TOPAZ. Brecken wants to share stories of what those crazy ancient people thought the stone did, and Jonathan makes a medical discovery. As always we will delve in to a lesson on color and answer the question, "You mean Topaz isn't just blue?!" Oh boy, fellow Gem Junkie, do we have show in store for you!

Jul 26, 2018•24 min

Perido or Peridont

This week on the pod junkies Brecken and Jonathan dive into the legends, history, market, and science behind this green(ish) August birthstone. Whether you perido like it or preidon't like this gemmy, you should peritry to understand it!

Jul 19, 2018•27 min

The Tanzanite Diaries

A curiosity recently unveiled in the gemstone world, this week Brecken & Jonathan talk Tanzanite. What makes them gemstone valuable, and why does that change so much? What gives this gemstone color, AND WhY DOeS ThaT CHaNGE sO MUCh?! So many questions, well we've got some answers!

Jul 12, 2018•23 min

Hi - Ho Hi - Ho, Off To Mine Tourmaline We Go

On this episode of Gem Junkies, Brecken and Jonathan discuss a little of everything, everything but the kitchen sink. We are talking Tourmaline, people! You asked, so here it is a full episode on this colorful, fun, and jam packed gem.

Jun 28, 2018•32 min

Oh, You Fancy, Sapphire

Brecken & Jonathan are back with part 2 in the Sapphire series where they discuss the rainbow world of this corundum. Sapphire is a sophisticated gem, she has many sides. They also take a look at Phenomenal Sapphires and discuss the market for these fancy- and I do mean FANCY- Sapphire

Jun 21, 2018•27 min

Blue Sapphire- AKA Liar's Bane

The truth is revealed in this episode of Gem Junkies. Where are Blue Sapphires mined? What makes them blue? Wait, isn't that the same stuff that makes Ruby, red? The answer to all this and more can be found in the episode! We wouldn't lie to you, we have our Sapphires on. Transcription - https://www.parlegems.com/blog/blue-sapphire-aka-liar-bane/

Jun 14, 2018•32 min

Cleopatra- Girl Loves Her Emeralds

All the best things in life are green... We’re talkin’ Emeralds, people! Gem Junkies cross off number 2 of the big three (Rubies, Emeralds, & Sapphires). We head to COLOOOMBIAAA, check out Emerald mines, and look at this inclusive little gem. Join the Junkies and get hooked! 00:00:00 Jardin 01:00:00 Recuperating from the Luxury/JCK Show 04:14:00 Ruby correction 04:42:50 B for beryl = Emerald 06:54:00 When you are talking about Emerald, they have inclusions Not clean to the eye How they are t...

Jun 07, 2018•28 min

All Hail The King

All hail The King of Gemstones, RUBY! You might have heard of it, but do you know why its so renowned and associated with wealth and power? Or what gives Ruby the rich red color? Gemologists and jewelry designers Brecken and Jonathan explore the hefty reputation of this prized gemstone. 00:00:00 Col-o-ra-do 00:36:00 Tell us how hard our teeth are? (Follow-up question from prior podcast episode.) 01:46:00 Ruby – The King of all gemstones 02:19:00 Corundum family 02:28:00 Pink Sapphire vs. Ruby 03...

May 31, 2018•22 min

Opal Part Two- White Man In A Hole

We are ready for part two on Opals. In this episode we head to the south, the southest of souths- Australia! We talk opal types, miners, markets, and kangaroos. So, grab your breaky (as any aussie would say) and join us! Transcription https://www.parlegems.com/blog/opals-queen-victoria-a-sassy-shoulder/

May 24, 2018•25 min

Opals, Queen Victoria, & A Sassy Shoulder

What do Opals, Queen Victoria, and a sassy shoulder have in common? Find out as we introduce Part One of our Opal series. In this episode, we discuss the origination of Opals, the science behind their creation, stories and fables from this ancient gemstone, and a brief look at all of the regions producing this fabulous rainbow gem. Transcription: https://www.parlegems.com/blog/opals-queen-victoria-a-sassy-shoulder/

May 17, 2018•24 min

Out Of The Family- The Lotus Garnet Story

Gemologists and Jewelry Designers Brecken and Jonathan Farnsworth discuss a new discovery in the gemstone world. Transcription https://www.parlegems.com/blog/opal-part-two-white-man-in-a-hole/

May 10, 2018•17 min

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