Gem Junkies

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 when we think we want to escape our roots, they can be our biggest inspiration.

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!

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!

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!

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.

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

The truth is revealed on 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.

All the best things in life are green.... I'm 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 take a look at this inclusive little gem. Join The Junkies and get hooked!

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.

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!

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.

Gemologists and Jewelry Designers Brecken and Jonathan Farnsworth discuss a new discovery in the gemstone world.