Beyond The Vault

In this episode of Beyond the Vault, Colleen Rooney sits down with Marion Fasel, jewelry historian, award-winning journalist, and author of The Adventurine, for a captivating conversation about what makes jewelry matter. Marion shares how she found her way into the jewelry world and what a decade of digging into its history, culture, and meaning has taught her along the way.  Together, they explor...

In this episode of Beyond the Vault, Colleen Rooney sits down with Barend Petersen, Executive Chairman of De Beers Group South Africa and an ordained minister, for a candid conversation about responsible mining. Barend shares the powerful connection between his spiritual foundation and his work at De Beers; also sharing how he has witnessed firsthand how diamonds have created tangible good in mini...

In this episode of Beyond the Vault, Colleen Rooney sits down with Feriel Zerouki, President of the World Diamond Council, and the first woman to ever hold the position. Feriel shares her path into the diamond business, what it took to build a career in a traditionally male-dominated industry, and the remarkable accomplishments and innovations she championed over her 20-year career at De Beers. To...

On this episode of Beyond the Vault, Colleen Rooney chats with Susan Jacques, longtime industry leader and former GIA CEO.  Susan talks about getting started in jewelry, her memorable conversation with Warren Buffett about becoming CEO, and shares advice for anyone interested in the industry. They also touch on GIA's history, diamonds in Botswana, and current industry challenges. Beyond The Vault...

In our premiere episode, host Colleen Rooney, Chief Corporate Affairs & Sustainability Officer at Signet Jewelers is joined by renowned global diamond industry analyst, Paul Zimnisky. The two discuss the current state of the diamond market, highlights from 2025 and what to watch for in 2026.   They also explore how geopolitical conflict is reshaping the industry, who’s winning in jewelry right...

Beyond the Vault is your go-to source for insight into the jewelry industry.  Hosted by Colleen Rooney, Chief Corporate Affairs & Sustainability Officer for Signet Jewelers and built for jewelry industry professionals and curious consumers alike, each episode delivers concise, vetted conversations on the trends, ideas, and people shaping jewelry today.  Whether you’re a jewelry industry profes...