DaQuane Cherry was once the kid who wore a hoodie to hide skin flare-ups in school. Now he’s an artist and advocate helping others feel seen. He reflects on his psoriasis journey, the power of small joys, and why loving yourself first isn’t a cliché—it’s essential. Plus, a deep dive into the history of La Roche-Posay’s legendary spring. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
Click On Image For Show Notes & Timestamp – 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 $10M IPO for your jewelry brand on the Australian stock exchange in four years? Why […] The post Elle Hill – Founder and CEO of Hill & Co appeared first on Four Grainer .…
Jessica Rossomme, Atlanta Chapter President of the Women’s Jewelry Association and Director of Content for Four Grainer took to the airwaves to promote the upcoming WJA Jewelry Night Out. As you know, the Women’s Jewelry Association’s Jewelry Night Out is an International Party That Celebrates YOU! Jewelry Night Out, taking place on September 12, 2019, […] The post 92.5 FM Radio Interview for WJA Jewelry Night Out appeared first on Four Grainer .…
Click On Image For Show Notes & Timestamps – What 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 […] The post #Lend Your Voice to the WJA appeared first on Four Grainer .…
Click On Image For Show Notes & Timestamp – What 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 […] The post Dr. April Hayward – Diamond Producers Association Total Clarity Report appeared first on Four Grainer .…
Click On Image For Show Notes & Timestamp – Recorded live at the Spring, 2019 Atlanta Jewelry Show. We took the show on the road to capture the excitement and energy of this long-running southern classic jewelry show. The Southern Jewelry Travelers Association (SJTA) is the nation’s oldest association for independent jewelry representatives and the […] The post Atlanta Jewelry Show – Live Spring 2019 appeared first on Four Grainer .…
Click On Image For Show Notes & Timestamp – What 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 […] The post Georgia Jewelers Association Convention – Recorded Live appeared first on Four Grainer .…
Click On Image For Show Notes & Timestamp – What should jewelers do right now to avoid FTC compliance letters or worse, lawsuits? How can vendors and retailers best protect themselves from new government policy enforcement of supply chain issues? Can jewelers ensure a safe and fair workplace for employees while also decreasing legal risks […] The post Jewelers Vigilance Committee – U.S. State Department Gets Tough On Sourcing appeared first on Four Grainer .…
How 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 and can you create your own jewelry mobile app? Our featured guest this week is Liz Stamm, the Director of Business […] The post Liz Stamm – Director of Business Development For Virtual Diamond Boutique appeared first on Four Grainer .…
How do you develop a jewelry brand lifestyle? What has changed 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’Neil is the Vice President of Fruchtman Marketing. Shane answers these and many more vital marketing questions […] The post Shane O’Neill – Vice President of Fruchtman Marketing appeared first on Four Grainer .…
Is 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 […] The post Ben Janowski – Founder of Janos Consultants, Part 2 appeared first on Four Grainer .…
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 industry. He has conducted government-sponsored seminars in several foreign […] The post Ben Janowski – Founder of Janos Consultants appeared first on Four Grainer .…
Yancy Weinrich is the Senior Vice President of Reed Exhibition and oversees JCK, LUXURY, JIS, and PGA. JCK Las Vegas, the jewelry industry’s largest North American trade event, announced dates for the 2019 show, which will take place at the Sands Expo & The Venetian, featuring JCK Las Vegas, Luxury, JIS Exchange, as well as […] The post Yancy Weinrich – Senior Vice President of Reed Exhibitions appeared first on Four Grainer .…
Mark Hanna is the Chief Marketing Officer for the Richline Group, a Berkshire Hathaway company. Corporate Social Responsibility is a passion of Mark’s both in his keynote speeches and award-winning articles. Recently the Richline Group joined with IBM to develop what has been called, TrustChain. In essence, it’s blockchain technology to track the origin of […] The post Mark Hanna – CMO Richline Group appeared first on Four Grainer .…
CLICK ON THE PHOTO FOR COMPLETE SHOW NOTES. Susan Wheeler is an acclaimed jewelry designer and the founder of the Chicago Responsible Jewelry Conference. Her award-winning jewelry is cast in 18 karats Fairmined gold and created by hand in Chicago. The Chicago Responsible Jewelry Conference will be held this Oct 19th & 20th 2018 at […] The post Susan Wheeler – Jewelry Designer & Founder of the Chicago Responsible Jewelry Conference appeared first on Four Grainer .…
Monica Stephenson is the President of Anza Gems & iDazzle. She has spent 20 plus years working in various aspects of the jewelry industry. Since 2008, Monica has been writing about jewelry, designers, and trends on her award-winning jewelry blog, www.idazzle.com. A published author, you can find her articles and essays in magazines like InStore […] The post Monica Stephenson – President of Anza Gems & iDazzle appeared first on Four Grainer .…
CLICK ON THE PHOTO FOR COMPLETE SHOW NOTES. Toby Pomeroy is the founder of the Mercury-Free Mining Challenge which is a $1 million dollar prize to incentivize the discovery of a safe and effective mercury alternative for these millions of miners and the well-being of all life on earth. He is also an acclaimed jewelry designer […] The post Toby Pomeroy – Mercury-Free Mining Challenge appeared first on Four Grainer .…
CLICK ON THE PHOTO FOR COMPLETE SHOW NOTES. Avi 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. Avi’s insights into the diamond industry are highly regarded by jewelry manufacturers and vendors alike. […] The post Avi Krawitz – Senior Analyst & News Editor, Rapaport Group appeared first on Four Grainer .…
CLICK ON THE PHOTO FOR COMPLETE SHOW NOTES. Our guests are Tiffany Stevens, the CEO & President of Jewelers Vigilance Committee, and Sara Yood, the Senior Counsel for JVC. In this episode, we cover the new 2018 “Jewelry Guides” which have just been released by the Federal Trade Commission. The “Jewelry Guides” haven’t been revised […] The post Jewelers Vigilance Committee – 2018 FTC Jewelry Guides appeared first on Four Grainer .…
CLICK ON THE PHOTO FOR COMPLETE SHOW NOTES. A.J. Tosyali is the President of Benchmark Wedding Rings. Benchmark’s precious metal products are made from recycled metals, and all Benchmark products are backed by their Lifetime Guarantee, which allows for the re-sizing and re-finishing of your ring. Their manufacturing facilities have been in Tuscaloosa, Alabama since […] The post A.J. Tosyali – President of Benchmark Wedding Rings appeared first on Four Grainer .…
CLICK ON THE PHOTO FOR COMPLETE SHOW NOTES. David Bonaparte is the President & CEO of the nearly 10,000 member Jewelers of America. He has also served as Senior Vice President of Reed Exhibitions and has managed all aspects of a multi-million dollar trade show portfolio including four major jewelry trade events. Clickable Show […] The post David Bonaparte – President & CEO of Jewelers of America appeared first on Four Grainer .…
CLICK ON THE PHOTO FOR COMPLETE SHOW NOTES. Drew 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 […] The post Drew Lawsky – Show Director of Emerald Expositions Jewelry Group appeared first on Four Grainer .…
CLICK ON THE PHOTO FOR COMPLETE SHOW NOTES. Edahn Golan is a veteran of the diamond industry, researching and writing about it since 2001. He 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 […] The post Edahn Golan – Diamond Research, Analysis & Data appeared first on Four Grainer .…
CLICK ON THE PHOTO FOR COMPLETE SHOW NOTES. Brandee Dallow is the Founder/President of Fine Girl Luxury Brand Building & Communications. She is a highly sought after award-winning jewelry marketer and former Women’s Jewelry Association President. Clickable Show Notes Click the timestamp to jump directly to that point in the episode. Question #1 – There […] The post Brandee Dallow – President Fine Girl Luxury Brand Building & Communications appeared first on Four Grainer .…
CLICK ON PHOTO FOR COMPLETE SHOW NOTES. Kate 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. Clickable Show Notes Click the timestamp to jump directly to […] The post Kate Peterson – Performance Concepts, Inc appeared first on Four Grainer .…
CLICK ON PHOTO FOR COMPLETE SHOW NOTES. Peter 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. Peter has 30 plus years in leadership roles with Hearts On Fire, Tiffany & Co, Montblanc, Colibri, and several others. Clickable Show […] The post Peter Smith – President of VIBHOR & Author of “Hiring Squirrels” appeared first on Four Grainer .…
CLICK ON PHOTO FOR COMPLETE SHOW NOTES. Marion Fasel is the Founder & Editorial Director of The Adventurine 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. Marion is a leading editor, author, […] The post Marion Fasel – Founder of The Adventurine Magazine appeared first on Four Grainer .…
CLICK ON THE PHOTO FOR COMPLETE SHOW NOTES. The multiple award-winning jewelry marketing expert, Sally Morrison talks about receiving the prestigious Jewelers of America 2018 GEM Lifetime Achievement award. Sally has held top-level marketing positions with Miramax films, J. Walter Thompson, De Beers, Forevermark, the World Gold Council, the Diamond Producers Association, and Gemfields. She shares […] The post Sally Morrison – 2018 GEM Award for Lifetime Achievement appeared first on Four Grainer .…
CLICK ON THE PHOTO FOR COMPLETE SHOW NOTES. Danielle Miele from Gem Gossip is our special guest this week. As a widely acclaimed professional jewelry blogger and jewelry influencer, she takes us behind the scenes into her very successful Gem Gossip blog and Instagram jewelry shopping platform. Danielle shares how she built her Instagram and Twitter empire of followers. Clickable Show […] The post Danielle Miele – Gem Gossip appeared first on Four Grainer .…
CLICK ON THE PHOTO FOR COMPLETE SHOW NOTES. We’re excited to sit down with the effervescent Becky Stone from “Diamonds in the Library.” Becky talks about what it’s like to be a professional jewelry blogger and influencer. She shares how she grew to have over 93,000 followers on Instagram, and how to best use Instagram. […] The post Becky Stone – Diamonds in the Library appeared first on Four Grainer .…
CLICK ON THE PHOTO FOR COMPLETE SHOW NOTES. Aleah Arundale, a 5th generation jeweler from Olympian Diamonds and creator of the Facebook group phenomenon, “Jewelers Helping Jewelers”, joins us today. Aleah shares her thoughts and experiences about starting a Facebook group for jewelers and growing it to almost 11,000 members. Clickable Show Notes Click the […] The post Aleah Arundale – “Jewelers Helping Jewelers” Facebook Group appeared first on Four Grainer .…
CLICK ON THE PHOTO FOR COMPLETE SHOW NOTES. Tiffany 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 […] The post Tiffany Stevens – CEO of Jewelers Vigilance Committee appeared first on Four Grainer .…
CLICK ON THE PHOTO FOR COMPLETE SHOW NOTES. We’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 […] The post Beth Bernstein – Bejeweled Magazine & Plan B Consulting appeared first on Four Grainer .…
CLICK ON THE PHOTO FOR COMPLETE SHOW NOTES. Jonathan 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. The pair […] The post Brother Wolf Jewelry appeared first on Four Grainer .…
CLICK ON THE PHOTO FOR COMPLETE SHOW NOTES Anish Desai, the Co-Founder of Star Gems and the creator of Custom Studio talks about custom jewelry design. In 1986, Star Gems, Inc. was co-founded and started in Chicago, IL by Anish Desai and Vilas Jain. The company has offices located in Chicago, Atlanta, and Mumbai, India. In March […] The post Anish Desai – Star Gems & Custom Studio appeared first on Four Grainer .…
CLICK ON THE PHOTO FOR COMPLETE SHOW NOTES. Andie Weinman, the CEO of Preferred Jewelers International sits down and talks about the importance of 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 […] The post Andie Weinman – CEO of Preferred Jewelers International appeared first on Four Grainer .…
CLICK ON THE PHOTO FOR COMPLETE SHOW NOTES. Brian Watkins, CEO of 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. What You Need To Know […] The post Brian Watkins – CEO of Ritani appeared first on Four Grainer .…
CLICK ON THE PHOTO FOR COMPLETE SHOW NOTES. Jimmy 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 […] The post Jimmy DeGroot – The Jewelry Marketing Guy & Jewelry Store Training appeared first on Four Grainer .…
World-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. – CLICK ON PHOTO FOR SHOW NOTES – They offer independent jewelers, goldsmiths, […] The post Embee Diamond Technologies – Sirius Star “The World’s Brightest Diamond” appeared first on Four Grainer .…
Laura Stanley is a dynamic 3rd generation jeweler and the Vice President of Stanley Jewelers Gemologist in North Little Rock Arkansas. She talks about serving on the presitious American Gem Society’s International Board of Directors as International Guilds Chair. – CLICK ON PHOTO FOR SHOW NOTES – Laura also shares insights into the Jewelers for […] The post Laura Stanley – Cutting The Esperanza Diamond At Stanley Jewelers Gemologist appeared first on Four Grainer .…
World-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 in to the long hours, stress, and shear logistics needed. – CLICK ON PHOTO FOR SHOW NOTES – Mike Botha is […] The post Mike Botha – Cutting The Esperanza Diamond – Embee Diamond Technologies appeared first on Four Grainer .…
Diane Robinson is co-host of the popular television show “Gem Hunt” which aired on the Travel Channel network. She spends some time with us talking about her exciting new rough to runway collection called “Huntress” line of jewelry and handbags. – CLICK ON PHOTO FOR SHOW NOTES – Diane uses her skills as an international […] The post Diane Robinson – Rough To Runway Huntress Jewelry Designer appeared first on Four Grainer .…
Legendary 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. – CLICK ON PHOTO FOR SHOW NOTES […] The post Todd Reed – “Raw Elegance” Jewelry Designer appeared first on Four Grainer .…
Pamela 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. – CLICK ON PHOTO FOR SHOW NOTES – Besides the “WJO” award, Pamela has won […] The post Pamela Froman – “Get Crushed” Jewelry Designer appeared first on Four Grainer .…
In 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. – CLICK ON PHOTO FOR […] The post Ron LeBlanc – The Gem Hunter Chronicles of Tanzania appeared first on Four Grainer .…
In 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. – CLICK ON PHOTO FOR SHOW NOTES – Her […] The post Victoria Gomelsky – Editor-In-Chief of JCK Magazine appeared first on Four Grainer .…
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