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 t... more
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 72 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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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 episod... more
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 bool 01:30:00 Long time, no chat 03:18:00 So Florida 05:07:00 Moonstone (For more details on moo... more
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 Rabbit hole 00:25:00 We’re back 01:45:00 Storytime – wallpaper... more
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 into this double-gemmy e... more
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 big state so it is only fair... more
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 issues 00:58:00 “The United States” 02:10:00 Arizona & Arkansas 03:02:00 Arizona = Turquoise 03:2... more
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. 00:00:00 Who’s starting? 01:0... more
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 vary within each step... more
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thank you very informative, fun to listen and enjoyable, 5 stars, pleasure to listen! much respect and gratitude!
Audible5NJEGS Chairman
United States3 years ago- Love it! Come back!
I’ve never reviewed a podcast, but this is the first podcast I want to binge. Great info in a non-dorky, entertaining format. Awesome show! Please come back!
Apple Podcasts5frausipUnited States3 years ago - Educational Easy Listening
I love this podcast they are so easy to listen to I enjoy their personalities so much. I love the information they talk about as well very easy to digest all of this gemstone info!
Apple Podcasts5Having trouble!United States4 years ago So very insightful couples with great anecdotal snippets of the beautiful blue stones over the ages and across different cultures .
Audible4roshni BudhirajaUnited States5 years ago- Great episode on Lapis
So very insightful couples with great anecdotal snippets of the beautiful blue stones over the ages and across different cultures .
Audible4roshni BudhirajaUnited States5 years ago - Love it!
I’ve never reviewed a podcast, but this is the first podcast I want to binge. Great info in a non-dorky, entertaining format. Awesome show!
Apple Podcasts5frausipUnited States5 years ago - So Helpful
I absolutely love this podcast and recommend it to everyone interested in gemstones. I recently made a career change and found myself selling jewelry in a local mom and pop shop. I didn’t realize there was so much to learn. I turned to gem junkies and was able to get fun bite sized information that I could apply to my job as well as be entertained!
Now I have found a new passion and career path that I never knew existed before, and will be starting my GG this fall.
Seriously this podcast is ... more
Apple Podcasts5Sarah12989United States5 years ago - Just a joy to listen to
Not only do I love listening to the fresh fun facts about gemstone and jewelry but I enjoy Brecken and Jonathan’s (mainly Brecken) accounts and views on random other things in a fun and funny perspective. I too love Hamilton the soundtrack, ha!
Apple Podcasts5BearerOfBeautifulThingsUnited States6 years ago - Looooove
Thank you so much for all the history and fun info!
I love learning more about the connotations of gems with you guys ❤️
Id love it if you could do an episode about gems in literature!
Apple Podcasts5Vivig!
Mexico6 years ago - Love your Pod Cast!!!
Thanks so much for your amazing and informative pod cast. I’ve been binging the episodes, I’ve learned so much. Question for you, I’ve been thinking about going to GIA and would love your input in the types of careers you can expect after graduation.
Thanks,
Pearl
Apple Podcasts5Brooklyn OysterUnited States7 years ago - Really fun way to learn about gems
Very easy and fun way to listen and learn about gems. I’m a total beginner in the gem world but very interested. I find these podcasts really great! Thank you :)
Apple Podcasts5Cbiron
United Kingdom7 years ago - Great way to learn gems
Really relaxed way to learn gems.
Apple Podcasts5Suggi33United Kingdom8 years ago - Interesting
Brand new to the gem world. Definitely increasing my Mohs Scale listening to this.;-)
Apple Podcasts5NappyN8United States8 years ago - Interesting and entertaining!
I enjoy learning about gemstones from Brecken and Jonathan who entertain as well as educate. Their knowledge, free flowing dialog and historical notes keep me listening. Thank you for sharing!
Apple Podcasts5Ken Jr.United States8 years ago - Amazing
Very informative but not too technical. The hosts have an enjoyable banter & seem to be having great fun.
Keek them coming 💎
Apple Podcasts5meg&luUnited States8 years ago
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