Pearls of Wisdom Jewelry Podcast

Welcome to Pearls of Wisdom. In this episode, we enjoy interviewing Brooke and Chase Brinson, the minds behind Ed & Ethel's Fine Jewelry. Brace yourself for an inspiring story that unfolds against the backdrop of an unprecedented time.  Brooke and Chase are a breath of fresh air in an industry dominated by multi-generational businesses. September 2020 was a time when the world was grappling with t...

Welcome to Pearls of Wisdom. Here we are again in a special episode with a guest set to inspire and enlighten us, Aleah Arundale, the brilliant mind behind Jewelers Helping Jewelers!  Aleah comes from a long line of jewelers, with her family's legacy spanning five generations. Starting out in the retail business, she quickly realized that her passion lay in the fast-paced world of diamond wholesal...

Welcome to another episode of the Pearls of Wisdom Podcast! I'm thrilled to introduce our guest for today, Christy Davidson, an RDI Diamond expert with an impressive 23 years of experience in the retail jewelry industry. Get ready for an exciting discussion as Christy tells us about the exclusive "Rare and Forever Natural Diamonds" program by RDI. This program sets RDI apart by carefully screening...

Welcome back to the Pearls of Wisdom podcast. In this episode, we're thrilled to be joined by Anish Desai, the visionary behind Star Gems Inc. This custom jewelry manufacturing company is no stranger to the jewelry industry, but today, we're peeling back the layers to reveal the man behind the innovative ideas.  Based in Atlanta and Chicago, Anish brings his insights and experiences to the table,...

Welcome to the latest episode of the Pearls of Wisdom podcast, where we discuss the world of jewelry and the incredible stories that unfold within it. Today we have an extraordinary lineup of guests who will bring you on a journey filled with passion, generosity, and empowerment.  Our first guest is Matthew Gross, an exceptionally talented jeweler from Berkley, Michigan. Matthew's unwavering dedic...

Happy to see you here again at the Pearls of Wisdom podcast. In this episode, Chuck and I were joined by Ross Wesdorp from Jewel-Craft Inc.  Now, Ross and I have a bit of history—we've been competitors for over two decades! But hey, as they say, keep your friends close and your competition closer. And today, we're happy to have him on board.  As a special guest in this episode, Ross talks about Je...

Welcome to the Pearls of Wisdom jewelry podcast! I'm thrilled to introduce our guest for today's episode. We are honored to speak with Doris Butler, a second-generation jeweler from Butler Diamonds in Selma, Alabama.  Have you heard about her family store, Butler Diamonds? It has a long-standing history and was recently featured in the Southern Jewelry News. Doris grew up in that jewelry store and...

Hey there, welcome to another episode of the Pearls of Wisdom podcast, your go-to source for everything related to jewelry and the world of precious metals. In today's episode, a special guest, David Siminski, of the United Precious Metal Refining, joins us.  David is here to share his expert knowledge on refining precious metals, from weighing to pouring the bar. We'll delve deep into the world o...

Welcome to another episode of Pearls of Wisdom. Get ready to learn insightful financial advice from Senior Wealth Advisor, John Bruggemann. While our discussion is centered around the jewelry industry, his advice applies to individuals across all sectors—so be sure not to miss out!  John starts by introducing Advisors Capital Management, a family-owned independent registered investment advisor. He...

In this episode of the Pearls of Wisdom Chatting with Chuck podcast with Chuck Koehler of Anthony Jewelers, we interview Konrad Darling from Darling Imports, a wholesale gemstone and colored stone business since 1992.  Konrad shares the start of their family jewelry stone business with us. He talks about their focus on loose colors, from amethysts, garnets, and citrines, to emeralds, rubies, and s...

In this video podcast episode, we have the pleasure of featuring a special guest who has been in the industry for over 20 years—Chuck Koehler of Anthony Jewelers. This is a new Pearls of Wisdom segment called Chatting with Chuck. Chuck is a renowned writer for Southern Jewelry News and Mid-America Jewelry News. He has an associate degree in applied science in jewelry technology and gemological cer...

Welcome to the Pearls of Wisdom Podcast, where we always discover something new! In this latest episode, we have an extraordinary guest, David Holloway, an expert in permanent jewelry with decades of experience working for Sunstone. Sunstone is a company that manufactures micro welding products for various industries, including jewelry.   David will be sharing the latest trend in permanent jewelry...

Welcome to the latest Pearls of Wisdom podcast. In today's episode, we have a special guest, Mark Priest, who owns Legend Jewelers in rural west Texas.  Now, we know what you're thinking—what's so special about a jewelry store in a small town? Well, Legend Jewelers is not your average jewelry store. In fact, it's a former bordello-turned-museum! That's right, Mark shares with us the fascinating hi...

Welcome to the Pearls of Wisdom Podcast by Southern Jewelry News and Jewelry Store Marketers, where we bring insights from industry experts to help you succeed in the jewelry industry.  In this episode, we're excited to kick off 2023 with Kate Peterson, CEO of Personal Performance Concepts and an accomplished management consultant for jewelers. Kate shares her extensive knowledge and expertise, he...

In this fun and entertaining episode, we talk with Sebas from INOX Jewelry about the new branding campaign which is a collaborative effort between INOX and Jewelry Store Marketers that focuses on getting people to remember INOX with one simple word, BRO!   The INOX Jewelry collection, as explained by Sebas, has wide appeal because of the number of designs and its affordable price that most guys re...

Join us for a special episode of the Pearls of Wisdom Jewelry Podcast, where we sit down with the amazing Aubree Lee Ford of RDI Diamonds! She will share her incredible journey as a real gem in the diamond industry since 2009.    Get ready to be blown away by her transformation from being a special education teacher to ruling the diamond industry as a five-time Salesperson of the Year winner at th...

Watch how Barbara Innamorati, Founder and President of Évocateur, a luxury jewelry company, shifted from being in the world of corporate finance to heading an artisan jewelry company even without any experience in the jewelry industry  Barbara tells Guy of Jewelry Store Marketers and Elesa of Southern Jewelry News the story of how she became fascinated with and passionate about gold leaf, which sh...

Join in the cool and super fun conversation of Southern Jewelry News anchors with the bubbly Dawn Kessaris, owner of Diamonds by Dawn.  Dawn is one of the few jewelry store owners who was not born into the jewelry business although at an early age she has an obsession with diamonds. To the young Dawn, crystal and similar items were diamonds.  Although Dawn did not know anything about jewelry, at 1...

"Diamond" Bill Warren shares so many pearls of wisdom in the podcast that can guide jewelry stores to success.  One of the key tips he shares is to do events, but you need to ensure you start promoting 30 days before the event.  Also, use all of the marketing avenues to invite your customers.  Create a Facebook Event Page, send out flyers and emails, and even pick up the phone to call and text you...

Pearls of Wisdom Podcast features Chuck Koehler, owner of Anthony Jewelers in Tennessee, and CMK Co (a wholesale trade shop that specializes in custom jewelry and repair services to the jewelry industry nationwide. Chuck also started Fingerprint Jewelry which does touch impressions.  Chuck focuses his discussion on what is going on in the jewelry business today with his tagline – "From the Yellow...

  In this Pearls of Wisdom episode, Catherine Pearce and Lisa Gallagher of Valeska Jewelry discuss with Guy Pineda of Jewelry Store Marketer, one of the hottest events of jewelry stores – Facebook Live Selling Shows.  Catherine is a first-generation brick-and-mortar boutique store owner. Lisa on the other hand takes charge of the sales and marketing aspects of the business as well as the technical...

Every jewelry retailer knows how important displays are, but not everyone focuses on Jewelry Visual Merchandising.  Pearls of Wisdom Jewelry Podcast brought to you by Southern Jewelry News and Jewelry Store Marketers speaks to Jim Porterfield of Box Brokers, the company behind revolutionary and innovative displays and packaging for the jewelry industry.  Jim Porterfield has been in the jewelry pac...

United Lasers sells laser engraving systems for almost all industries, but the jewelry industry is his favorite. Many people think laser systems are expensive, but the truth is, it is worth the investment when you have this system and learn what you can do with it.  Many jewelers still do hand engraving, which Adam says has a certain charm, but it requires a lot of time to complete. A laser can do...

Southern Jewelry News and Jewelry Store Marketer talk to a master custom jeweler and jewelry mentor Joel McFadden of JMD Jewelry. Joel is a 3rd generation American jeweler.  Joel's family has been in the jewelry business since the 17th century in Scotland. His family came to America in the late 1600s and settled in Charleston. At 12 years old Joel's grandfather gave him a set of tools and got him...

After 54 years in RJO, Barton Leddel.   Barton started his business when he got out of the military at 26 and has been coming to the RJO show for 54 years.  In the beginning, RJO only had 20 or so members at the time, and now has over 900 members.   Why RJO?  Talk to other jewelers about your problems. Barton says that RJO has done such an amazing job.  The most important aspect of joining the gro...