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?