Jewelry Navigator

Brenna Pakes

Guiding Shoppers to Smart Jewelry Choices

  • 34 minutes 12 seconds
    What You Need to Know About Jewelry Insurance With Mark Devereaux of Jewelers Mutual

    We all understand the importance of having special jewelry items appraised, but what happens after that?

    How do you know what should be covered for loss or damage?

    What can you do to protect your jewelry from loss if it doesn’t meet the value specification for insurance coverage?

    Understanding how your insurance policy will cover your jewelry items in case of loss or damage is the first step.

    These are just a few aspects about insuring jewelry that are addressed in this Jewelry Navigator Podcast episode with Mark Devereaux, Vice President of Sales and Distribution with Jewelers Mutual Group.

     
    24 July 2023, 2:44 pm
  • 19 minutes 38 seconds
    Do You Have a Jewelry Box Graveyard?

    This has been one of the most popular episodes, so I'm re-publishing it as a great reminder for a summer project: cleaning out your jewelry box without tossing treasures!

    Be sure to get your copy of the Jewelry Box Graveyard Cheat Sheet! You can find it on my Link Tree page through in my Instagram Profile. Click Here for yours!

     

    How many times have you visited your jewelry box to discover twisted, tangled chains, orphaned, earrings, or rings missing gemstones?

     

    Much of our forgotten jewelry is abandoned due to disrepair, but how can you tell what is worth keeping?

    What looks like junk may be forgotten treasures!

    In this episode of the Jewelry Navigator Podcast, I share a few helpful tips on what to look for to easily identify jewelry of value in your Jewelry Box Graveyard using clues from the metals with which fine jewelry is made.

    1 June 2023, 5:08 pm
  • 42 minutes 31 seconds
    What Should You Look For in an Emerald and What is the Best Way to Wear Them? Part 2 With Adrianne Sanogo GIA GG

    No other gemstone with the same rich, pure green as emerald, like the fine gem quality emeralds from sources like Columbia mines, and other location sources.

    Fine quality emerald gems almost glow from within, and it’s no surprise that the verdant gem has enticed and captivated emperors, sovereigns, wealthy celebrities, and gem collectors from the beginning of recorded time. 

    Today’s podcast continues my visit with Adrianne Sanogo, GIA Graduate Gemologist.

    In this second part, we share details about emeralds and the best way to wear and enjoy them, what care and wear considerations to keep in mind, where they are mined, and even some of their interesting internal characteristics that are specific to certain mined locations.

    Listening to this episode of Jewelry Navigator Podcast will give you a better understanding of emeralds and prepare you for shopping and caring for them in jewelry.

    Here are a few tips we discuss for deeper insights into emeralds and how to best care for this beautiful gemstone:

    - The possible treatments and limitations to setting and wearing them in jewelry, especially rings, and bracelets.

    -  While treatments are widely accepted, some gems like emeralds carry special considerations to protect the integrity of the stone and may need extra care.

    - Common and accepted treatments of emeralds include surface fillers and oils for color stability 

    - Due to their inherent inclusions and sensitive treatments, emeralds may need to be removed from settings during jewelry repairs to avoid possible damage from heating.

    Catch up on the first part with Adrianne Sanogo where she shared what inspired her to become a gemologist, and how current issues affect choices for consumers on both sides of the jewelry sales counter.

    12 May 2023, 4:23 pm
  • 38 minutes 19 seconds
    Gemologist to Gemologist - Celebrating 100 Episodes of Jewelry Navigator Podcast With Graduate Gemologist Adrianne Sanogo

    Jewelry Navigator Podcast celebrates 100 episodes with a two-part feature with special guest, Graduate Gemologist, Adrianne Sanogo.

    You’re in for a treat!

    As Adrianne shared what inspired her to become a gemologist, our conversation meandered into topics of current interest to trade and consumers alike.

     

    Be sure to subscribe and listen to today’s episode and the continuation later this week with insights into emerald -  this month’s birthstone.

     

    As two gemologists with the same passion for informing and educating consumers, we enjoyed discussing how to broadcast the benefits of entering the field of gemology and how gemologists serve the jewelry industry from mom-and-pop jewelry stores to large corporations making major investment decisions.

    These are just some of the nuggets I reveal in this fun and informal visit with phenomenal and accomplished Graduate Gemologist, Adrianne Sanogo.

    Who is the consumer?

    The consumer is not always the shopper.

    Consumers are also others in the industry who can be served with current or new information.

     

    Growing the future in geology with viable career paths:

    - Transitional careers

    - Science and Arts

    - Jewelry Professionals

    - Protecting Interests - forensic gemology

    - Appraising

    - Horology

    - Bench jewelry design and repair

    - Vocational interests

    - Economic study of gem and mineral resources (geological resources)

    7 May 2023, 9:36 pm
  • 29 minutes 37 seconds
    Rent Luxury Jewelry Treasures for a Celebrity Level Experience With Tanya Canfield of Trejours

    Have you ever wanted to feel like a celebrity for a special event, like a milestone reunion, a wedding, or an award ceremony? 

    Maybe you’d like to experience the feeling of adorning yourself with luxurious or high-end, designer fine jewelry, today’s Jewelry Navigator Podcast guest has the perfect solution!

    Tanya Canfield, the founder of Trejours,  provides her customers with fine jewelry selections to enrich life celebrations and important occasions at a fraction of the cost.

    From Riviera diamond necklaces to stand-out cocktail rings and iconic designer jewelry, Trejours customers can select up to three items to rent. It’s the perfect way to “test wear” or borrow the perfect jeweled accessory for celebrations, award events, and formal galas.
    In this Jewelry Navigator Podcast, “Rent Luxury Jewelry Treasures for a Celebrity Level Experience With Tanya Canfield of Trejours”,  Tanya shares her background in jewelry, what inspired her to start Trejours, and how her customers enjoy the benefits of luxury jewelry for special events with options to rent, and even purchase her borrowed treasures.



    27 April 2023, 11:06 am
  • 25 minutes 10 seconds
    If Jewels Could Talk and How to Preserve Jewelry Heirlooms With Sherrie Taylor

    Sherrie Taylor, Graduate Gemologist, and Registered Master Valuer,  of S. Taylor Jewellery Appraisals and Consultation shares how she enriches the appraisal process with an often overlooked aspect of jewelry heirlooms. 

     

    While the intrinsic characteristics of jewelry heirlooms determine their replaceable value,

    their stories and meanings are what give them irreplaceable value.

     

    In this episode, Sherrie shares how she takes the time to include these often omitted aspects of jewelry appraising that add an enjoyable dimension to her appraisal process.

     

    20 April 2023, 2:19 pm
  • 23 minutes 19 seconds
    When is a Diamond NOT a Diamond? What You Need to Know About Diamond Substitutes

    Did you know that diamond substitutes have been around for centuries? How do you know when a clear gemstone is a diamond?

    On this week’s Jewelry Navigator Podcast, Brenna shares the more common diamond substitutes and why it’s important to understand their differences.

    13 April 2023, 2:13 am
  • 29 minutes 9 seconds
    Aquamarine and Its Gemstone Siblings - The Scoop on Beryl

    As the start of a recurring series, this podcast focuses on aquamarine and its related gemstone varieties.

    Did you know that aquamarine has a famous gemstone “sister”, known as emerald?

    If you were looking for a larger gem to set into a fantastic new jewel, would you know which gem minerals to look to first?

    In this episode, we explore the beryl family of gemstones, and what makes each variety unique, making beryl a beautiful bouquet of gem options!

     Each month, I will feature a different gemstone, most likely, the featured birthstone of the month, sharing a gemological overview and possible alternative options.

     

    31 March 2023, 6:42 pm
  • 29 minutes 37 seconds
    It’s About Time - A Unique Twist on Luxury Watches With Kelly Juell of Juell Time Part Two

    In this second part of It’s About Time - A Unique Twist on Luxury Watches with Kelly Juell of Juell time, Kelly shares the red flags to watch for when shopping for luxury watches and jewelry in the secondary markets.

    She also discloses how the unique market position of low supply and high demand affects retailers of luxury watches and consumers seeking them out.

     

    Some takeaways from my visit with Kelly Juell:

    • work with a trusted AD or reputable “gray market” dealer who has an excellent reputation and who will have your best interest at heart
    • because of its high demand, Rolex watches maintain and increase in value
    • when purchasing from a secondary market, understanding the value of the box, tag, and original enclosures may make a significant difference in a purchase and resale price.

    This topic of luxury watches fits within my recurring theme of Trends and Traditions, and there is so much more to come!

     

    I have some guests I’ll be recording within the coming weeks to add more to your working knowledge of jewelry you love, have, and want, so be sure you’re subscribed to the podcast on your favorite platform.

     

    23 March 2023, 9:00 am
  • 11 minutes 48 seconds
    Carats and Coffee The Dish on Karats and the Other Kind of Carats in Jewelry

    Understanding common jewelry terminology is critical for shopping for and collecting jewelry.

    Today on Carats and Coffee, I share what the difference is between two very similar jewelry and gem terms, karat with a "K", and carat with a "C".

    Be sure to follow Jewelry Navigator on Instagram and on our Facebook page!

     

     

    22 March 2023, 12:47 am
  • 29 minutes 41 seconds
    It’s About Time - A Unique Twist on Luxury Watches With Kelly Juell of Juell Time Part One

    Kelly Juell, Founder of Juell Time, specializes in luxury watches with a different twist.

    She customizes luxury watches, like Rolexes with jeweled and specialized alterations, transforming them into distinguished timepieces to complement her clients’ lifestyles.

    Her working knowledge and familiarity with fine jewelry, watches, custom design, and jewelry repair provide Kelly expertise and background to succeed in the niche luxury watch market.

    Kelly takes pride in the high quality of workmanship her customizations produce, seeking out the most qualified craftspeople who specialize in the high-skill stone-setting and alterations on her clients' watches.

    As an advocate for anti-fraud practices, Kelly shares red flags to watch for when shopping for luxury watches in the secondary, or gray market.

    Our visit together provided so many great tips and information that I had to split our visit into two episodes!

    Other key points Kelly shares on Jewelry Navigator Podcast are:

    • When they customize a watch, Juell Time returns all original parts allowing the option to reinstate it to its original factory design.
    • How the term "custom" can be misleading and may often mean a significant decrease in value
    • How to research top sellers on secondary marketplaces like Ebay

    Be sure to listen to both parts of the episode for ALL the details Kelly shares about how the supply and demand of luxury watches has created an entire sub-culture of jewelry businesses.

     

    For questions and help with your own luxury watch, feel free to reach out to Kelly Juell of Juell Time.
    https://juelltime.com/

    16 March 2023, 6:00 pm
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