GILT TRIPS

Is a Rolex a good investment over innovation? Is the brilliance of the brand based on product or promotion? I will guide you through what I found in today's episode.

Which families of gems have become mainstream? What are the virtues of each type? Come learn more in this episode and see the big picture on categorizing discovered jewels!

Does it matter how we made or enhanced a gem's hue? When is improving its tone expected, and when should it be documented? Will treatments affect care and cleaning? In today's episode I will cover enhancements in the world of jewels with color.

What determines a groundbreaking innovation? Is it revolutionary or cumulative visioning? Where are the best blogs for learning? I will serve all this up and more in this episode.

How long was the journey from the first time measuring unit to today’s versions? What are the main components of modern watches? Let’s inform ourselves on those answers and more.

Where do you take jewelry or watches when it's time to let it go? Which style of reselling fits your needs and comfort levels? Let’s learn all about entering the secondary market with your precious possessions.

How did diamond cutting evolve? Why isn't technology more involved in this aspect of the industry? What are the goals for cutting the rough? We will investigate this and more, while hearing from experts on styles and pricing in this episode.

What is humanity's obsession with good and bad luck? Why create mythology about the mystique of jewels? We will find those answers and more in this episode.

Is there a romance to wearing the same metal used in transportation? Or having your ring match the element of a joint replacement? Does it go further that our human innovation and progress and into our emotions and aesthetics? Let's shed light on the less familiar to completely unknown compounds, their characteristics, and some of the disadvantages of straying from the noble metals of the last epi...

What characteristics set precious metals apart from the rest? Where can we find gold and silver in other industries and products? Why did platinum take so long to identify? Let’s answer these and discover the wonderful world of fine jewelry elements, beyond the art form of the metalsmiths that mastered them.

Why are lab-grown diamonds so polarizing? How long did it take us to invent this material? Where is the diamond industry heading? Let's cover the nature, timeline, and economy of this technological breakthrough and product.

What has captivated cultures through the centuries around the world? How did an isolated uprising change the global industry? In today's episode I weave fact and folklore of the most recognized crystal in the industry,

Why was Harry Winston unstoppable, even in a century of wars and a stock market crash? How did this private soul become a household name? In today’s episode we will discover the rise of an entrepreneur who was equal parts purveyor, profiteer, publicist, and philanthropist.

What made this jeweller to the kings so significant? How was Cartier a progressive in both clientele and service? In this episode I review the volatility of the times, subsequent reinventions, ultimate rise as thepremiere designer for European monarchs, and strategic refresh during Covid.

What is the origin story of America's titan in jewelry? How was Tiffany & Co visionary in both product and marketing? In this episode I share the staying power, relevance, and impact in industry, culture, and environmental consciousness.

Who was Elsa Peretti? Why did Tiffany & Co. want to collaborate with her? Today I discuss her game changing creativity, the paradigm shift in jewelry and more, and finally the elevation of sterling as a fine metal.

Have a listen about how I "fell" into this profession, the topics that will be covered, and what to expect from my narrative while you're tuning in to this podcast. Ready? Let's go!