Inside the Jewelry Trade Radio Show
65 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 5 years ago - ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsThis show is devoted to jewelry store owners, the jewelry trade, and those who want to get a rare full access pass into the inner workings of the multi-billion dollar U.S. diamond, gemstone, fashion jewelry and watch industry. To learn more contact [email protected].
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Elle HIll - Founder and CEO of Hill & Co
October 14, 2019 00:19 - 45 minutes - 31.5 MBThis week we are thrilled to have Elle Hill, the Founder, and CEO of Hill & Co, on the show. Some of the topics we cover are: How do you win"E-tailer of the Year" from the world's largest jewelry trade show just two years after your launch? What does it take to go from start-up to a 10 million dollar IPO for your jewelry brand on the Australian stock exchange in four years? Why should you take an evangelical stance on embracing technology to translate a jewelry brand to its digital footp...
#Lend Your Voice to the WJA
September 02, 2019 15:42 - 51 minutes - 35 MBWhat does the Women's Jewelry Association mean to its members? How has being a member of the WJA changed their careers? Inside the Jewelry Trade Radio Show created the #LendYourVoicetotheWJA campaign to give WJA members a platform to share their thoughts and lend their voice in support of their vital organization. Twenty-nine women in the jewelry industry talk about the importance of being a member of the Women's Jewelry Association.
Dr. April Hayward - Diamond Producers Association Total Clarity Report
August 18, 2019 20:52 - 26 minutes - 18 MBWhat is the "Total Clarity" report from the Diamond Producers Association? How does this first-ever comprehensive report bring the facts to light on the economic and ecological impact of diamond mining? How does the socioeconomic and environmental impact of large-scale diamond mining contrast with that of lab-grown diamonds? In this episode, we sit down with Dr. April Hayward, who was part of the team that produced the "Total Clarity" report to shed light on the findings.
Atlanta Jewelry Show - Live Spring 2019
August 07, 2019 00:12 - 1 hour - 58.2 MBWe took the show on the road to capture the live excitement and energy of this long-running southern classic, the Atlanta Jewelry Show. The Southern Jewelry Travelers Association (SJTA) is the nation's oldest association for independent jewelry representatives and the official sponsor and producer of the Atlanta Jewelry Show.
Georgia Jewelers Association Convention - Recorded Live
May 27, 2019 15:31 - 36 minutes - 25.8 MBWhat exciting ways are the Georgia Jewelers Association growing, educating, and empowering its jewelry members? How is the Diamond Producers Association ensuring the sustainability of the diamond industry? Why does your jewelry business absolutely need an advisory group today? When should your retail jewelry store get into the lab-grown diamond business? We found the answers to these questions and more as we recorded live from the Georgia Jewelers Association Convention. Jessi...
Jewelers Vigilance Committee - U.S. State Department Gets Tough On Sourcing
May 20, 2019 17:44 - 19 minutes - 13.5 MBWe tackle some tough, pressing jewelry industry topics this week on Inside the Jewelry Trade radio show. Questions such as: 1. What should jewelers do right now to avoid FTC compliance letters or worse, lawsuits? 2. How can vendors and retailers best protect themselves from new government policy enforcement of supply chain issues? 3. Can jewelers ensure a safe and fair workplace for employees while also decreasing legal risks as an employer? 4. Given the Wayfair Supreme Court ca...
Liz Stamm - Director of Business Development for Virtual Diamond Boutique
May 13, 2019 14:00 - 50 minutes - 34.9 MBHow does Virtual Diamond Boutique really work and is it worth it for jewelry vendors and retailers? Can jewelers and vendors easily take professional quality photographs on this platform Is it hard to use Virtual Diamond Boutique and can you create your own jewelry mobile app? Our featured guest this week is Liz Stamm, the Director of Business Development for the Virtual Diamond Boutique answers these and other questions on this episode.
Shane O'Neill - Vice President of Fruchtman Marketing
April 29, 2019 00:19 - 1 hour - 43.5 MBHow do you develop a jewelry brand lifestyle? What has changed recently in social media, and should you care? Are there similarities between social media and traditional media you need to know about? Our special guest is Shane O'Neill, the Vice President of Fruchtman marketing delves into these topics and much more in this week's episode. Shane brings more than 26 years of creative and marketing experience to the show today. His experience includes concepting, directing, and prod...
Ben Janowski - Janos Consultants, Pt 2
April 01, 2019 14:44 - 29 minutes - 21 MBIs it possible to successfully start a retail jewelry business today? Why did DeBeers have to launch their Lightbox man-made diamond line last year? Jewelry concept vs jewelry product, which is more important? Ben Janowski, the founder of Janos Consultants, has been providing service to the jewelry industry for the past two decades. Clients have come from every sector of the industry - from mining companies to retailers - and have sought assistance in many aspects of this unique indust...
Ben Janowski - Founder of Janos Consultants
February 11, 2019 14:36 - 44 minutes - 30.9 MBWe talk with Ben Janowski, the founder of Janos Consultants. His consulting firm has been providing service to the jewelry industry for the past two decades. In this episode, Ben shares his insight into the transforming jewelry industry and the speed at which it is changing. He also discusses the top issues confronting the jewelry business such as; the admittedly powerful global forces affecting the Trade, man-made diamonds, the rapid consolidation of the jewelry industry, the chang...
Yancy Weinrich - Senior Vice President of Reed Exhibitions
November 04, 2018 20:25 - 20 minutes - 14.6 MBYancy Weinrich, the Senior Vice President of Reed Exhibition is our special guest this week. Yancy oversees JCK Las Vegas, which is the jewelry industry's largest North American trade event. We talk about the 2019 moving of the trade show back to the Sands Expo & The Venetian. The revamped show will feature JCK Las Vegas, Luxury, JIS Exchange, as well as the new Global Gemstone Pavilion. The event dates are Friday, May 31st through Monday, June 3rd, 2019.
Mark Hanna - CMO Richline Group
October 15, 2018 13:53 - 41 minutes - 28.7 MBOur special guest is the award-winning Chief Marketing Officer for the Richline Group, Mark Hanna. Mark talks about Corporate Social Responsibility, the need for ethically sourced gems and jewelry metals, and Trust Chain. Recently the Richline Group, which is owned by Berkshire Hathaway, joined with IBM to develop what has been called, TrustChain. In essence, it's blockchain technology to track the origin of jewelry and ensure it's ethically sourced.
Susan Wheeler - Jewelry Designer & Founder of the Chicago Jewelry Conference
October 08, 2018 14:38 - 29 minutes - 20.6 MBWe are excited to feature our discussion with Susan Wheeler, acclaimed jewelry designer and the founder of the Chicago Responsible Jewelry Conference. Her award-winning jewelry is cast in 18 karat Fairmined gold and created by hand in Chicago. The Chicago Responsible Jewelry Conference will be held this Oct 19th & 20th at the Film Row Cinema, 1104 S. Wabash Ave, Chicago IL.
Monica Stephenson - President of Anza Gems & iDazzle
October 01, 2018 13:30 - 36 minutes - 25.5 MBThis week we are fortunate to talk with Monica Stephenson who is the President of Anza Gems & and iDazzle. Monica shares her first-hand experiences traveling to the East African gem mines to find exquisite gems. We also talk about her passion for responsible gem and jewelry metal sourcing and being in the 2014 movie, "Sharing the Rough".
Toby Pomeroy - Mercury-Free Mining Challenge
September 24, 2018 14:06 - 1 hour - 42.4 MBOur featured guest this week is Toby Pomeroy who is the founder of the Mercury-Free Mining Challenge. The Challenge is a $1 million dollar prize to incentivize the discovery of a safe and effective mercury alternative for gold mining. Toby is also an acclaimed jewelry designer and the only American on the Board of Directors of the Alliance for Responsible Mining.
Avi Krawitz - Senior Analyst & News Editor, Rapaport Group
September 03, 2018 16:51 - 26 minutes - 18.9 MBAvi Krawitz is the Senior Analyst & News Editor of the Rapaport Group. As a keynote speaker and global jewelry journalist, Avi brings the jewelry trade into focus like few others. In this episode, we talk about the recent significant changes in the jewelry industry, the rise of lab-grown diamonds, the new Rapaport Research Report, and what it's like working for a jewelry icon like Martin Rapaport.
Jewelers Vigilance Committee - 2018 FTC Jewelry Guides
August 19, 2018 23:10 - 23 minutes - 16.9 MBIn this episode, we talk with Tiffany Stevens, the President & CEO of Jewelers Vigilance Committee and Sara Yood, the Senior Counsel for JVC about the release of the new Federal Trade Commission "Jewelry Guides." These new guidelines address natural mined diamonds vs lab-grown diamonds, the changes in karat minimums, the disclosure of metal platings, and much more. The"Jewelry Guides" haven't been revised in 22 years.
A.J. Tosyali - President of Benchmark Wedding Rings
August 12, 2018 17:20 - 21 minutes - 15.6 MBIn this episode, we have the privilege of talking to A.J. Tosyali, the President of Benchmark Wedding Rings. We talk about what it's like to be a second generation jewelry manufacturer based in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. A.J. also shares his wisdom and insights into the topic of "Exclusives" for retailers, and the tightrope of selling to both brick and mortar stores and online platforms. He also elaborates on the need for innovation and the advantages of collaborative partnerships in the jewe...
David Bonaparte - President & CEO of Jewelers of America
August 06, 2018 14:00 - 33 minutes - 23.7 MBIn this episode, we sit down with David Bonaparte, the President of the nearly 10,000 member Jewelers of America organization. We talk about the advantages of JA membership, their involvement with the JA New York trade show, the Diamond Council of America, and the National Jeweler publication.
Drew Lawsky - Show Director of Emerald Expositions Jewelry Group
July 30, 2018 17:33 - 29 minutes - 20.9 MBDrew Lawsky is the Show Director of Emerald Expositions Jewelry Group. Emerald Expositions is a leading operator of business-to-business trade shows in the United States. They currently operate more than 55 trade shows, as well as numerous other face-to-face events. In 2017, Emerald's events connected over 500,000 global attendees and exhibitors and occupied more than 6.9 million NSF of exhibition space.
Edahn Golan - Diamond Research, Analysis & Data
July 08, 2018 18:09 - 1 hour - 54.5 MBEdanh Golan is a veteran of the diamond industry, researching and writing about it since 2001. We talk about De Beers announcement about entering the lab-grown diamond market, the alleged 1.8 billion dollar fraud last year in India, money laundering using diamonds and other topics as well. Edahn specializes in a wide range of topics relating to this unique industry, including the way it operates, wholesale and retail polished diamond prices, the rough diamond sector of the diamond pi...
Brandee Dallow - President Fine Girl Luxury Brand Building & Communication
May 23, 2018 19:41 - 42 minutes - 29.8 MBBrandee Dallow, President of Fine Girl Luxury Brand Building & Communications is our special guest. Brandee is a highly sought after award-winning jewelry marketer. She has been the President of the Women's Jewelry Association, Vice President of Sales & Marketing for Rio Tinto Diamonds North American, VP of Marketing for Julius Klein Group and did public relations for J. Walter Thompson agency for DeBeers Group.
Kate Peterson - Performance Concepts Inc
April 30, 2018 13:45 - 36 minutes - 25.7 MBKate Peterson is the owner of Performance Concepts, Inc. For 17 years she has also been the author of the award-winning "Real Deal" column and general consultant for sales, management, brand development and retail operations issues for INSTORE magazine. In this episode, we cover a wide range of jewelry personnel issues from hiring to performance standards.
Peter Smith - President of VIBHOR & Author of "Hiring Squirrels"
April 10, 2018 15:32 - 1 hour - 44.3 MBPeter is the President of VIBHOR, author of "Hiring Squirrels" and "Sell Something." He is a frequent columnist for National Jeweler magazine and The Jewelry Book. He has 30 plus years in leadership roles with companies such as Hearts On Fire, Tiffany & Co, Colibri, and Montblanc.
Marion Fasel - Founder of The Adventurine Magazine
March 12, 2018 15:21 - 27 minutes - 19.4 MBMarion Fasel is the Founder & Editorial Director of "The Adventurine" online magazine and the 2018 recipient of the Jewelers of America GEM Award for Media Excellence, as well as, the 2018 winner of the "Jewelry Champion" award from Town & Country magazine. As leading editor, author, and jewelry expert, Marion was responsible for InStyle magazine's award-winning jewelry and watch coverage for almost two decades. Marion has also written for a litany of other esteemed magazines, authored e...
Sally Morrison - 2018 GEM Award for Lifetime Achievement
March 05, 2018 19:57 - 41 minutes - 38.4 MBThe multiple award-winning jewelry marketing expert Sally Morrison sits down to talk about receiving the prestigious Jewelers of America 2018 GEM Lifetime Achievement award. Sally is a highly successful, world-renowned jewelry marketer. She has held top-level marketing positions with Miramax films, J. Walter Thompson ad agency, De Beers, Forevermark, the World Gold Council, the Diamond Producers Association and Gemfields. Sally shares stories about being a publicist for Elizabeth Tay...
Danielle Miele - Gem Gossip
February 19, 2018 14:54 - 43 minutes - 40 MBDanielle is widely considered one of the most important U.S. based jewelry bloggers and jewelry influencers today. She has over 165,000 Instagram followers and thousands of followers on her Gem Gossip website and other social media platforms. Danielle has been a jewelry collector since she was four years old, but her career in the jewelry business officially started in 2008 when she first began her very successful blog, Gem Gossip.
Becky Stone - Diamonds in the Library
January 15, 2018 17:39 - 29 minutes - 27.9 MBWe're excited to sit down with the effervescent Becky Stone from "Diamonds in the Library." Becky talks about what its like to be a professional jewelry blogger and influencer. She tells us how she grew to have over 93,000 followers on Instagram, and how to best use Instagram to keep your jewelry brand at the forefront of the quickly changing jewelry industry.
Aleah Arundale - Jewelers Helping Jewelers Facebook Group
January 08, 2018 17:21 - 20 minutes - 19.5 MBAleah Arundale is a 5th generation jeweler from Olympian Diamonds and also the creator and driving force behind the widely popular Jewelers Helping Jewelers Facebook group. She sits down with us to share her thoughts today about why she started the 11,000 jewelers-only membership group and what the future holds for it.
Tiffany Stevens - CEO of Jewelers Vigilance Committee
December 18, 2017 21:00 - 24 minutes - 22.6 MBTiffany Stevens, the new CEO & President of the Jewelers Vigilance Committee shares her insights on several legal issues facing jewelers and the jewelry trade in this week’s episode. Money laundering, intellectual copyright protection, and what it means to say, “Made in the USA” are just a few of the topics we delve into.
Beth Bernstein - Bejeweled Magazine & Plan B Consulting
December 04, 2017 15:42 - 24 minutes - 22.9 MBWe’re thrilled to talk with Beth Bernstein who is a jewelry designer, jewelry historian, author, editor of Bejeweled Magazine and President of Plan B consulting. Beth shares her insights on a wide range of topics from advice to emerging designers, to her new online magazine to the latest trends.
Brother Wolf Jewelry
November 20, 2017 09:00 - 40 minutes - 37.2 MBJonathan and Lauren Tesauro are the Millennial design twins who own and create for Brother Wolf Jewelry. The tale of how Francis tamed a ferocious wolf that was terrorizing the people of an Italian town inspired the name of their six-year-old Brother Wolf line of religious-inspired jewelry. We also talk about what it's like to grow up in the jewelry business and how the experience has shaped their jewelry design business.
Anish Desai - Star Gems & Custom Studio
August 27, 2017 16:09 - 24 minutes - 34.4 MBAnish Desai, the Co-Founder of Star Gems and the creator of Custom Studio talks about custom jewelry design. He goes into detail of his latest creation, Custom Studio. This program puts the power of custom jewelry design in the palm of your hand. Simply import photos, alter, and send. It takes about 3 to 5 minutes for most people to design jewelry.
Andie Weinman - CEO of Preferred Jewelers International
November 27, 2015 01:17 - 20 minutes - 19.2 MBAndie Weinman, the CEO of Preferred Jewelers International sits down and talks about the importance jewelry buying groups in today’s world. Andie Weinman and Joe Murphy are the proud owners of one of the most prestigious organizations in the jewelry industry, Continental Buying Group, and Preferred Jewelers International.
Brian Watkins - CEO of Ritani
November 23, 2015 23:00 - 16 minutes - 15.5 MBBrian Watkins, CEO of industry leader Ritani gives us the inside story of what makes Ritani jewelry so unique both in style and marketing. He also talks about the future of the jewelry trade and the power of technology to change the industry.
Jimmy DeGroot - The Jewelry Marketing Guy & Jewelry Store Training
November 16, 2015 10:13 - 29 minutes - 27.9 MBJimmy DeGroot is known as the “Jewelry Marketing Guy.” He recently created the “Jewelry Store Training” program which has tremendous advantages for jewelers. He talks about helping jewelers understand how to market their jewelry stores to turn the hearts and minds of prospects into profitable customers and friends.
Embee Diamond Technologies - Sirius Star The World’s Brightest Diamond
November 09, 2015 10:00 - 30 minutes - 28.6 MBWorld-renowned master diamond cutter, educator, diamantaire, and designer Mike Botha gives us insights into the Sirius Star, the world’s brightest diamond. We talk about the importance of the American Gem Society, Jewelers of America, Diamond Bourse of Canada and Responsible Jewellery Council.
Laura Stanley - Cutting The Esperanza Diamond At Stanley Jewelers Gemologist
November 02, 2015 18:26 - 17 minutes - 16.3 MBLaura Stanley is a dynamic 3rd generation jeweler and the Vice President of Stanley Jewelers Gemologist in North Little Rock Arkansas. Laura shares what it took to actually cut the Esperanza Diamond in the store while it was open for business. She also gives the story of the woman who found the diamond how it became associated with the American Gem Society.
Mike Botha - Cutting The Esperanza Diamond – Embee Diamond Technologies
October 18, 2015 13:00 - 25 minutes - 23.6 MBWorld-renowned diamond cutter Mike Botha takes a few minutes to talk about cutting the American Esperanza diamond in front of camera crews, and passer-bys while the jewelry store was open for business. Mike goes into the long hours, stress, and sheer logistics needed to make cutting this special diamond a reality.
Diane Robinson - Rough To Runway Huntress Jewelry Designer
October 12, 2015 11:15 - 22 minutes - 20.8 MBDiane Robinson is co-host of the popular television show “Gem Hunt” which aired on the Travel Channel network. Diane discusses what it's like traveling to remote parts of the world in search of exotic gems. She also spends some time with us talking about her exciting new rough to runway collection called “Huntress” line of jewelry and handbags.
Todd Reed - Raw Elegance Jewelry Designer
September 21, 2015 20:05 - 22 minutes - 21.3 MBLegendary jewelry designer Todd Reed drops by the Show to share his insights into jewelry design, the future of his brand and the jewelry industry as a whole. Todd is the winner of two straight Best of Show awards at the American Gem Trade Association annual Spectrum Awards.
Pamela Froman - Get Crushed Jewelry Designer
September 14, 2015 20:10 - 21 minutes - 20.6 MBPamela Froman is the 2015 Women’s Jewelry Association Excellence in Design award winner. We get the chance to talk to this multiple design award winner about the award, being an American based jewelry designer, and the future of the jewelry trade. Pamela is best known for her innovative handmade pieces that combine multiple colors of 18kt gold, finished with her signature "Crushed" texture.
Ron LeBlanc - The Gem Hunter Chronicles of Tanzania
August 30, 2015 22:27 - 48 minutes - 45.1 MBIn this gem of a show, we sit down with master storyteller Ron LeBlanc who is the veteran gem dealer, treasure hunter and expert negotiator of the popular television show, “Gem Hunt” on the Travel Channel. Ron relays great stories of what it’s really like to hunt for rare gems in exotic corners of the world.
Victoria Gomelsky - Editor-In-Chief of JCK Magazine
August 09, 2015 16:32 - 38 minutes - 35.3 MBIn this episode, we talk to Victoria Gomelsky, the Editor-In-Chief of the popular jewelry trade publication JCK Magazine about her love of world traveling, the Shinola watch that bears her name, getting the job at JCK also her predictions for the future of the jewelry industry.
Linda Carlson - Author of “Advertising with Small Budgets for Big Results”
August 03, 2015 17:34 - 34 minutes - 31.8 MBLinda Carlson is a Seattle marketing consultant who brings a vast knowledge of marketing wisdom and common sense to this podcast episode. She gives many proven, low-cost advertising tips for your small business. Linda is a much sought-after speaker on marketing communications, publishing, and regional history. She combines her MBA from Harvard Business School, with a down-to-earth approach to marketing.
Matthew Perosi - CEO of Jewelers Website Advisory Group & Sapphire Collaborative
July 27, 2015 23:00 - 42 minutes - 39.4 MBMathew Perosi, Founder of the Jeweler Website Advisory Group and Sapphire Collaborative shares his no-nonsense education for retail jewelers. He shares how retail jewelry store owners can understand what they need to do to use the Internet as a marketing tool for their store. His Daily Golden Nuggets blog is unmatched as a free resource in the jewelry industry, and he's the technology authority for several jewelry trade magazines.
Ron LeBlanc of “Gem Hunt” on the Travel Channel Network
July 20, 2015 20:24 - 37 minutes - 34.7 MBMaster storyteller Ron LeBlanc is the veteran gem dealer, treasure hunter and expert negotiator of the popular television show, “Gem Hunt” on the Travel Channel. His masterfully crafted stories about gem dealing deep in the South American jungle will keep you coming back for more.
Marty Hurwitz - CEO of MVI Marketing
July 06, 2015 22:00 - 20 minutes - 19 MBWe have a chance to talk to Marty Hurwitz, CEO, and Founder of MVI Marketing Ltd. “I’d rather face today’s challenges than yesterday’s mistakes,” says Hurwitz, when asked to define his keys to winning in business. “The odds are better.” Marty is a third generation jewelry retailer who shares great marketing tips with retailer jewelers.
Live From JCK Talks 2015 Education Day
June 09, 2015 10:50 - 33 minutes - 30.7 MBWe take the Show on the road to do a live event at the “JCK Talks” series held in Las Vegas on May 28th, 2015, the Ted talks inspired education program, “JCK Talks”, armed retailers with tools, insights, and information necessary to succeed in the current era of retail.
Trace Shelton - INDESIGN Magazine Editor-In-Chief
May 26, 2015 11:45 - 39 minutes - 37.1 MBTrace Shelton stops by to share his informed views on a full range of jewelry related topics. He has been the editor-in-chief of INDESIGN magazine since 2007, and before that, he was the senior editor of INSTORE magazine for almost three years. He is also the Contributing Editor of INSTORE magazine.