Episodes

  • 175: Guest Gabrielle Saunders

    175: Guest Gabrielle Saunders
    Jul 15 2026
    Hosts Victoria Gomelsky and Rob Bates talk to Gabrielle Saunders, founder of Ruveil, a jewelry brand that allows people to “wear what they hear.” She explains how her jewelry design is informed by her background working in jewelry houses such as Alexis Bittar and Harry Winston, studying gemology at GIA, and becoming a sound meditation facilitator. Bridging the seemingly disparate worlds of wellness and fine jewelry, Gabrielle’s brand taps into a growing market and creates a personal connection between each piece and its wearer. Title sponsor: De Beers (adiamondisforever.com)
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    33 mins
  • Gabrielle Saunders Guests on 'The Jewelry District'

    Gabrielle Saunders Guests on 'The Jewelry District'
    Jul 14 2026
    Gabrielle Saunders Guests on 'The Jewelry District'
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    33 mins
  • Episode 174: Success Amid Turbulent Times—JCK Show Takeaways

    Episode 174: Success Amid Turbulent Times—JCK Show Takeaways
    Jun 24 2026
    After some time, which provided both a chance to recover and distance to digest, Rob Bates and Victoria Gomelsky talk about all their takeaways from the JCK and Luxury shows in Las Vegas. They discuss the reasons for the record-breaking success many exhibitors reported from the show in the face of turbulent times; challenges in the natural and lab-grown diamond space; and the phenomenon of premiumization in the watch industry and luxury market at large. They also talk about a well-attended Collective Horology event as well as the economic strain on the middle-class customer. Title sponsor: De Beers (adiamondisforever.com)
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    26 mins
  • Episode 173: Reactions From the JCK Show Floor

    Episode 173: Reactions From the JCK Show Floor
    Jun 10 2026
    Hosts Rob Bates and Victoria Gomelsky interview an array of jewelry industry professionals live from the JCK and Luxury show floors. Get the immediate reactions of the heads of trade organizations, a variety of jewelry retailers, a JCK veteran, and a gem explorer on trends they’ve noticed, how the show went, and the state of the industry at large. Despite question swirling around many factors affecting the industry including the price of gold, natural and lab-grown diamonds, and the sale of De Beers, the overall mood was one of positivity and resilience. Title sponsor: De Beers (adiamondisforever.com)
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    37 mins
  • Episode 172: Guests Lorraine Schwartz and Ofira Sandberg

    Episode 172: Guests Lorraine Schwartz and Ofira Sandberg
    May 20 2026
    Hosts Victoria Gomelsky and Rob Bates interview a pair of high jewelry designers who also happen to be sisters: Ofira Sandberg and Lorraine Schwartz. The women share their family’s history going back three generations in the jewelry industry, and tell how they ended up in the business despite their childhood vow not to. Lorraine and Ofira also talk about where they got their keen eye for design and how it helped their star rise as jewelers and led to relationships with several entertainment icons—including Barbra Streisand, Elizabeth Taylor, Beyoncé, and David Bowie. Finally, Ofira reveals what we can look forward to seeing on view during the pair’s first time exhibiting at JCK Luxury. Title sponsor: De Beers (adiamondisforever.com)
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    28 mins
  • Lorraine Schwartz and Ofira Sandberg Guest on 'The Jewelry District'

    Lorraine Schwartz and Ofira Sandberg Guest on 'The Jewelry District'
    May 20 2026
    Lorraine Schwartz and Ofira Sandberg Guest on 'The Jewelry District'
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    28 mins
  • Episode 171: Conversations, Watches, Tariffs, QVC

    Episode 171: Conversations, Watches, Tariffs, QVC
    May 6 2026
    Victoria Gomelsky and Rob Bates cover a gamut of enriching industry events and jewelry business news. Victoria bounced from Jewelers Mutual’s thought-provoking Conversations at Half Moon Bay to the ultra-luxe and action-packed Watches and Wonders in Geneva. She shares takeaways drawn from Conversations and the watch trends spotted in Geneva. Rob breaks down what the tariff refunds mean for businesses and which importers qualify. Finally, he shares his thoughts on QVC’s bankruptcy filing, the company’s possible future, and its influence on the jewelry industry. Title sponsor: De Beers (adiamondisforever.com)
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    27 mins
  • Episode 170: Guest David Siminski

    Episode 170: Guest David Siminski
    Apr 22 2026
    Victoria Gomelsky and Rob Bates talk to David Siminski, vice president of sales at United Precious Metals, who shares how the volatility of the gold and silver market has been affecting refiners. He also explains what it means to be a primary refiner (as opposed to a smelter), and offers advice for retailers dealing with refiners so they can optimize what they’re doing, make more money, and be more efficient customers. Title sponsor: De Beers (adiamondisforever.com)
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    29 mins