Diamond Know It All
69 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 3 years ago -Dave, the Diamond Know it All, has over three decades of jewelry industry experience as a designer, manufacturer, buyer, store owner, and consultant to other jewelers. His goal is to help the retail customer take all the fright, fear, terror, and stress, out of purchasing a diamond or gemstone jewelry. Not only will he prepare you to spot and battle misinformation, but to know when you’re being treated with the honesty you deserve! Mixed with humor, Dave will cover a different topic each week, including diamond grading, colored gemstones, diamond and gem reports, appraisals, insuring your jewelry, the myths or legends associated with different gems, and lots more.
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S2 EP20: Before you Buy Custom Designed Jewelry
May 25, 2021 00:00 - 10 minutes - 7.38 MBThis episode will help you get started with custom designing jewelry. Whether a ring necklace, bracelet, or earrings, listen to what Dave has to say to make the process go smoother.
S2 EP19: What's Up With Lauri & Dave
May 10, 2021 19:00 - 4 minutes - 3.16 MBLauri & Dave are helping out Dan at Regard Jewelry, Austin, TX.
S2 EP18: The Amazing Jewelry of Raintree
May 03, 2021 03:00 - 33 minutes - 23.1 MBDave is joined by Shannon Mahoney and Michael Tope, the award-winning designers, and owners, of Raintree, a unique jewelry store in Burlington, VT. Hear their interesting stories, and how they arrived at selling their fabulous jewelry line worldwide.
S2 EP17: Diamond Clarity Grading
April 26, 2021 21:00 - 20 minutes - 13.8 MBDave tries to take the confusion out of diamond clarity grading. Learn the different grades, and what they all mean. Do you really need a flawless diamond?
S2 EP16: Diamond Color Grading
April 20, 2021 00:00 - 24 minutes - 16.8 MBIn this episode, learn about how diamonds are color graded. What it means when someone says a diamond is G in color. Dave will tell you all you need to know about this C (color) of the 4C's of diamond grading.
S2 EP15: How Important is the Cut of a Diamond?
April 12, 2021 03:00 - 21 minutes - 14.6 MBHear what Dave has to say about the importance of diamond cut. From the proportions to the polish, learn how the cut of a diamond affects the brightness, fire, and scintillation (you know, the sparkle), of the most popular gemstone.
S2 EP14: Purchasing the Perfect Anniversary Jewelry Gift
April 05, 2021 17:00 - 22 minutes - 15.4 MBDave wants to make your Anniversary gift buying a bit easier, and a little less stressful. He'll discuss the thought process, priorities, items, styles, and stores. Learn how to be a hero this anniversary.
S2 EP13: More Gemstones and Their Myths, Legends, and Cures
March 29, 2021 05:00 - 26 minutes - 18 MBOnce again, Dave is continuing his look at the myths, legends, and cures of beautiful gemstones. Learn even more about the history of the different birthstones. Which will make you healthy, wealthy, and wise!
S2 EP12: Gemstones and Their Myths, Legends, and Cures
March 22, 2021 01:00 - 24 minutes - 16.6 MBThis week Dave explores the myths, legends, and cures of beautiful gemstones throughout history. The information may be bewildering, surprising, and even overwhelming, but always a great listen. Find out which powers your gemstones possess (or not!).
S2 EP11: More with Caroline and Jack from Mureta & Co - Part 2
March 15, 2021 05:00 - 21 minutes - 14.8 MBOnce again, Dave is joined by Caroline and Jack Quillinan of Mureta & Co. Listen to their philosophy and plans for adding their touch to this historic San Francisco fine estate jewelry and antique store. This is what dreams are made of.
S2 EP10: Meet the New Owners of Mureta & Co, Fine Jewelry and Antiques - Part One
March 08, 2021 06:00 - 18 minutes - 13.1 MBDave speaks with Jack and Caroline Quillinan, who have recently purchased Jack's dream store, Mureta & Co., San Francisco. This adventurous couple, along with their infant son, trekked halfway across the country to take ownership of the fine jewelry and antique store Jack fell in love with as a young man in his teens. Hear about a dream come true!
S2 EP9: How to Pick the Right Jeweler for You
March 01, 2021 05:00 - 23 minutes - 16 MBThis show is all about how to pick the right jeweler, someone who is knowledgeable and wants to help you accomplish your goals. Plus, Dave will also be talking about the March birthstones, aquamarine, and bloodstone.
S2 EP8: Before Selling Your Unwanted Jewelry and Diamonds - Part Two
February 24, 2021 05:00 - 33 minutes - 23 MBOnce again, Dave is joined by Alon Bernstein for part two of the best ways to sell your unwanted jewelry, diamonds, gemstones, and vintage pieces. You'll get even more knowledge of what you need before you approach a buyer with your valuables.
S2 EP pre-8: Announcement
February 22, 2021 04:00 - 1 minute - 1.32 MBDave is out with laryngitis and trying to back by Wednesday. Thank you for being such a great audience and we love you all!!!
S2 EP7: Before Selling Your Unwanted Jewelry and Diamonds - Part One
February 15, 2021 02:00 - 20 minutes - 14.3 MBDave is joined by Alon Bernstein to talk about the best ways to sell your unwanted jewelry, diamonds, gemstones, and vintage pieces. Be prepared with the knowledge you need before you approach a buyer with your valuables.
S2 EP6: All About Valentine's Day, 2021
February 08, 2021 06:00 - 23 minutes - 16.4 MBDave and Dan Schwieterman, Regard Jewelry, Autin, Tx, talk about Valentine's Day, 2021. Learn about the holiday for lovers from its past history to dealing with the day during the COVID-19 pandemic. You'll hear why jewelry gift-giving is a part of the day, and how to incorporate it into your budget.
S2 EP5: Pearls and the Famous People Who Wear Them
February 01, 2021 03:00 - 31 minutes - 21.8 MBOur new Vice-President, Kamala Harris, with her beautiful pearls, has inspired this week's episode. Dan Schwieterman, Regard Jewelry, Austin, TX, and Dave discuss pearls, their rarity, quality, and care, plus the famous people who love them.
S2 EP4: Wholesale to the Public???
January 25, 2021 02:00 - 26 minutes - 18.4 MBThis week, Dave, and Dan Schwieterman of Regard Jewelry, Austin, TX, will talk about what it means when a jeweler claims to sell "wholesale to the public". Whether online or in a store, are you really buying at wholesale? And what happens if you have a problem or need service? And how do you really know with whom you're doing business? Listen to the show, and find out these answers and more!
S2 EP3: Jewelry New Product Development
January 18, 2021 04:00 - 25 minutes - 17.5 MBDave has a conversation with Tony Daniello, a jewelry new product developer. Learn what it takes to get a ring from concept to your finger.
S2 EP2: February's Birthstone - Amethyst
January 11, 2021 04:00 - 18 minutes - 12.5 MBJoin us as we explore February's birthstone, amethyst! Learn about the origins, myths, and legends. Plus, I'll talk about the holiday for lovers, Valentine's Day.
S2 EP1: Jewelry Gifts - Fake It or Return It
January 04, 2021 00:00 - 20 minutes - 14 MBHow to handle gifts you received for the holidays you absolutely hate. Hear Dave's take on this sensitive subject.
Ep 38: It's Time to Shop for the Holidays - Part 4
December 14, 2020 02:00 - 31 minutes - 21.9 MBDave is again joined by Dan Schwieterman of Regard Jewelry, Austin, TX, with the last of our holiday shopping episodes, focusing on diamond and color gemstone bracelets, plus garnet and tourmaline jewelry.
Ep 37: It's Time to Shop for the Holidays - Part 3
December 07, 2020 04:00 - 25 minutes - 17.5 MBDave is again joined by Dan Schwieterman of Regard Jewelry, Austin, TX, with more helpful information to assist you in your holiday shopping for fine jewelry. In this episode, we're focussing on silver and pearl jewelry.
Ep 36: It's Time to Shop for the Holidays - Part 2
November 30, 2020 04:00 - 20 minutes - 14.5 MBDave is joined by Dan Schwieterman of Regard Jewelry, Austin, TX, with more helpful information to assist you in your holiday shopping for fine jewelry. We'll also share some of the wild and crazy fashions currently in the world of jewelry.
Ep 35: It's Time to Shop for the Holidays
November 23, 2020 02:00 - 19 minutes - 13.6 MBDave has helpful information to assist you in your holiday shopping for fine jewelry.
Ep 34: What Customers Think of Jewelry Sales People - Part 2
November 15, 2020 23:00 - 20 minutes - 14.1 MBJoin Dave, and Dan Schwieterman of Regard Jewelry, Austin, TX, as they continue discussing what customers really think about jewelry store salespeople, and the terminology they use. Also, what to look for when choosing a jeweler.
What Customers Think of Jewelry Sales People - Part 2
November 15, 2020 23:00 - 20 minutes - 14.1 MBJoin Dave, and Dan Schwieterman of Regard Jewelry, Austin, TX, as they continue discussing what customers really think about jewelry store salespeople, and the terminology they use. Also, what to look for when choosing a jeweler.
What Customers Think of Jewelry Sales People
November 09, 2020 07:00 - 25 minutes - 17.3 MBJoin Dave, and Dan Schwieterman of Regard Jewelry, Austin, TX, as they discuss what customers really think about jewelry store salespeople, and the terminology they use.
Ep 33: What Customers Think of Jewelry Sales People
November 09, 2020 07:00 - 25 minutes - 17.3 MBJoin Dave, and Dan Schwieterman of Regard Jewelry, Austin, TX, as they discuss what customers really think about jewelry store salespeople, and the terminology they use.
Ep 32: What's In and What's Out In the World of Jewelry
November 02, 2020 02:00 - 20 minutes - 14.4 MBWe will explore all the new looks in bridal, pearls, necklaces, bracelets, pendants, rings, and gemstones. Find out which metals will dominate the upcoming year. Plus hear about the amazing changes in earrings. It will blow you away!
What's In and What's Out In the World of Jewelry
November 02, 2020 02:00 - 20 minutes - 14.4 MBWe will explore all the new looks in bridal, pearls, necklaces, bracelets, pendants, rings, and gemstones. Find out which metals will dominate the upcoming year. Plus hear about the amazing changes in earrings. It will blow you away!
Ep 31: A Conversation with a Winner of Multiple Jewelry Design Awards
October 26, 2020 02:00 - 25 minutes - 17.4 MBDave, the Diamond Know It All, welcomes Jake Wosinski, owner of Jacob Raymond Custom Jewelry, Greensboro, North Carolina. Hear an award winning jewelry designer and manufacturer go through the process of creating wearable works of art.
A Conversation with a Winner of Multiple Jewelry Design Awards
October 26, 2020 02:00 - 25 minutes - 17.4 MBDave, the Diamond Know It All, welcomes Jake Wosinski, owner of Jacob Raymond Custom Jewelry, Greensboro, North Carolina. Hear an award winning jewelry designer and manufacturer go through the process of creating wearable works of art.
Precious Gemstones - Mining, Cutting, Polishing, and Repair
October 19, 2020 05:00 - 29 minutes - 20.1 MBShawn Maddox, will enlighten us with his vast knowledge of minerals and rare gemstones. From mining to lapidary, Shawn has done it all. Hear about his experiences, beginning from when he was four years old.
Ep 30: Precious Gemstones - Mining, Cutting, Polishing, and Repair
October 19, 2020 05:00 - 29 minutes - 20.1 MBShawn Maddox, will enlighten us with his vast knowledge of minerals and rare gemstones. From mining to lapidary, Shawn has done it all. Hear about his experiences, beginning from when he was four years old.
Ep 29: Yes, Diamonds can be Repaired and Recut
October 12, 2020 15:00 - 24 minutes - 16.9 MBThis week we talk with Calvin Yuan of Solstar International Diamond Cutting Services. Relying on his experiences working with some of the world's most prestigious fine jewelers, he'll help us better understand what it takes to repair, recut, repolish, and remove nicks and chips, from diamonds, big and small.
Yes, Diamonds can be Repaired and Recut
October 12, 2020 15:00 - 24 minutes - 16.9 MBThis week we talk with Calvin Yuan of Solstar International Diamond Cutting Services. Relying on his experiences working with some of the world's most prestigious fine jewelers, he'll help us better understand what it takes to repair, recut, repolish, and remove nicks and chips, from diamonds, big and small.
Diamond Mining
October 05, 2020 17:00 - 20 minutes - 14.1 MBLearn why it takes 250 tons of ore to harvest a one carat diamond.
Ep 28: Diamond Mining
October 05, 2020 17:00 - 20 minutes - 14.1 MBLearn why it takes 250 tons of ore to harvest a one carat diamond.
Ep 27: Jewelry Repairs - How Much Work Really Goes into Jewelry Repair
September 28, 2020 17:00 - 21 minutes - 14.7 MBLearn the ins and outs of simple jewelry repair. It's not as easy as you think. With special guest, Dan Schwieterman, master jeweler, Regard Jewelry, Austin, TX.
Jewelry Repairs - How Much Work Really Goes into Jewelry Repair
September 28, 2020 17:00 - 21 minutes - 14.7 MBLearn the ins and outs of simple jewelry repair. It's not as easy as you think. With special guest, Dan Schwieterman, master jeweler, Regard Jewelry, Austin, TX.
Ep 26: Stand Alone Jewelry Insurance with Lavalier Insurance Services
September 21, 2020 22:00 - 26 minutes - 18 MBToday we're meeting with Chip Dowd, President of Lavalier personal jewelry insurance. Hear about the ins and outs of fine jewelry insurance.
Stand Alone Jewelry Insurance with Lavalier Insurance Services
September 21, 2020 22:00 - 26 minutes - 18 MBToday we're meeting with Chip Dowd, President of Lavalier personal jewelry insurance. Hear about the ins and outs of fine jewelry insurance.
Ep 25: Appraising and Insuring Your Fine Jewelry
August 31, 2020 07:00 - 17 minutes - 12 MBLearn the best ways to have your fine jewelry appraised and insured.
Ep 24: Keeping Your Jewelry Clean
August 24, 2020 07:00 - 25 minutes - 17.8 MBThe care and cleaning of your jewelry. Plus, a bonus addition to Finding the Right Jeweler.
Ep 23: How to Find the Right Jeweler
August 17, 2020 17:00 - 24 minutes - 17 MBDan Schwieterman joins Dave to share good advice on how to find the right jeweler to meet your needs.
Ep 22: Garnets, Every Color of the Rainbow - Part 2
August 10, 2020 07:00 - 20 minutes - 14.1 MBGarnets come in every color of the rainbow, including blue! The second of a two-part series with special guest, Dan Schwieterman.
Ep 21: Garnets, Every Color of the Rainbow - Part 1
August 03, 2020 15:00 - 25 minutes - 17.5 MBGarnets come in every color of the rainbow, including blue! The first of a two-part series with special guest, Dan Schwieterman.
Ep 20: What Makes a Good Jewelry Wardrobe, Plus Alexandrite
July 27, 2020 07:00 - 19 minutes - 13.5 MBLearn about putting together the perfect jewelry wardrobe. Also, hear all Alexandrite, the most expensive gem in the world.
Ep 19: The Quartz Family of Gems - Part 2
July 20, 2020 07:00 - 20 minutes - 14.5 MBThis week we continue our exploration of the extensive world of quartz, including chalcedony, bloodstone, fossilized wood, and more in the last of a two-part series.