Rough Cut

In this episode of Rough Cut, join us - JB Jones and Alain Simic - we sat down with Mike Cooke, Owner and founder of Sterling Forever , to talk about his company's meteoric rise, the mistakes he made along the way, and some salient advice for young business owners embarking on the same hulking journey. Follow Sterling Forever, and have a little shop! www.sterlingforever.com IG: @sterlingforev...

In this episode of Rough Cut, join us - JB Jones and Alain Simic - to talk with the incredible founder and designer of FoundRae , Beth Hutchens! Truly an inspiring creative force, and one of our favorite designers! We talk about collecting, design, building a brand from nothing, and the power of symbols. Follow FoundRae, and have a little shop! www.foundrae.com IG: @foundrae Learn more about...

In this episode of Rough Cut, join us - JB Jones and Alain Simic - to talk about building a business from nothing, sustainability, social justice, and Austrian art movements. Yes, that's what happens when you have a guest as dynamic as Anna Bario of Bario Neal ! Do not miss out on this one kitty cats! Follow Bario Neal, and have a little shop! www.barioneal.com IG: @barioneal Learn more about...

In this episode of Rough Cut, join us - JB Jones and Alain Simic - to talk about photography trends! Yes, we have the audacity to talk about photographs we enjoy on an audio medium... because that makes sense! You may also be wondering, why is this episode titled "Sapphic Yearning" then? Because someone was offended by our use of the lesbian in the last episode, and we are doubling down! Enjo...

In this episode of Rough Cut, join us - JB Jones and Alain Simic - on a rip-roaring rollercoaster ride of an episode during which we are joined by the incredibly thoughtful Chris Oliver, Head of Professional Development at the Goldsmiths' Centre in London . We talk about lesbian cartoons, broken systems, the lack of professionalization, and of course the occasional solution to said problems....

In this episode of Rough Cut, join us - JB Jones and Alain Simic - to talk to one of our favorite human beings, not just in the business but on the planet, Jennifer Gandia of Greenwich St. Jewelers! We talk about spirituality in the workplace, the power of jewelry as ritual, and of course, glamour magic! Don't miss one of our best episodes yet! Follow Greenwich St. Jewelers on the gram here ....

In this episode of Rough Cut, join us - JB Jones and Alain Simic - to talk about learning new skills for your business! You may be wondering, why is this episode so short? Well, because it's been three months since JB and I recorded something last and we were utter disasters. Fret not, we will be releasing the cutting room floor as a fun bonus soon. Meanwhile, enjoy one of our sloppiest episo...

In this episode of Rough Cut, join us - JB Jones and Alain Simic - to talk 100% opinion and 0% facts about all things jewelry on the red carpet. We talk red carpet placements, PR, celebrity stylists, and if anyone truly gives a damn! Do you enjoy listening to shows with one host complaining endlessly about the heat and screaming like a banshee at the sound engineer while the other tries desperatel...

In this episode of Rough Cut, join us - JB Jones and Alain Simic - to talk about one of the biggest issues facing designers in the industry, copying! We are joined by the extraordinary Emili Vesilind, of the Zing Report and writer for publications like JCK Magazine, Vogue Australia, New York Magazine, The Daily Beast, and the L.A. Times... So you know she knows what's up! We probably had a little...

In this episode of Rough Cut, join us - JB Jones and Alain Simic - to talk candidly about burnout! We discuss small business woes, the demands placed upon all of us our clientele, and all the ways in which we pressure ourselves to do more. If we sound a bit burned out, it's because we were really feeling it! Learn more about everything WE do at http://nycjewelryweek.com Follow us on IG @nycjewelry...

In this episode of Rough Cut, join us - JB Jones and Alain Simic - to talk with an incredibly rare talent, Emmanuel Tarpin, who at a young age has made quite the name for himself in the industry through his extraordinary and imaginative designs. Follow Emmanuel on IG. and check out his website . Learn more about Alain's NYC Workshop . Check out this week's sponsor, SUKA Jewelry . Learn more about...

In this episode of Rough Cut, join us - JB Jones and Alain Simic - to talk as men! Or rather about them... well, their jewelry at least and why men are an integral part of your jewelry business, even if it doesn't seem so apparent. Learn more about everything WE do at http://nycjewelryweek.com Follow us on IG @nycjewelryweek + www.nycjewelryweek.com Follow Bella Neyman on the socials . For Alain's...

A little something extra for all of our fans! Join us - JB Jones and Alain Simic - for a quickie with the incredibly talented and award winning duo behind BOND Hardware ! Dana Hurwitz and Mariah Pershasingh talk queer media in this bonus short cut from our original episode featuring these two young visionaries. BOND Hardware in Vogue . Learn more about everything WE do at http://nycjewelryweek.com...

We are getting kinky in this episode of Rough Cut! Join us - JB Jones and Alain Simic - for a chat with the incredibly talented and award winning duo behind BOND Hardware ! Dana Hurwitz and Mariah Pershasingh talk representation, community and sustainable design. We are so excited about this episode, and are thrilled to finally bring it to you! BOND Hardware in Vogue . Learn more about everything...

We are doing all the things in this episode of Rough Cut! Join us - JB Jones and Alain Simic - for a chat with NYC Jewelry Week Co-Founder, Bella Neyman, all about Jewelry Week, the how, the why and what you can do to get into it! Learn more about everything WE do at http://nycjewelryweek.com Follow us on IG @nycjewelryweek + www.nycjewelryweek.com Follow Bella Neyman on the socials . For Alain's...

We are feeling like utter failures in this episode of Rough Cut! Join us - JB Jones and Alain Simic - for a chat about how we failed to release this episode in a timely manner, as it was meant to be episode 3, and then we forgot..., and how failure shapes all of our, and your, successes! Learn more about everything WE do at http://nycjewelryweek.com Follow us on IG @nycjewelryweek + www.nycjewelry...

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We are feeling extremely communitarian in this episode of Rough Cut, comrades! Join us - JB Jones and Alain Simic - for a chat about community, instagram, selling online and building meaningful, longterm industry relationships. We are joined by our dear friend, Liz Kantner of The Stay Gold Collective , and many other ventures, though we prefer to call her the queen of community! Learn more about e...

We are feeling committed, sexy and very French in this episode of Rough Cut! Join us - JB Jones and Alain Simic - for a chat about relationships, monogamy, proposals and of course, all the jewelry accompanying those big moments with our dear friend Severine Ferrari of Engagement 101 ! Buckle in kids, we are keeping it unfiltered and rough! Brands/Designers we love (not sponsors) and mention in thi...

We are serving some serious facts today kids! For jewelers, and young aspiring photographers out there, we talk all things commercial photography. We cover market rates, usage terms, copyright and much more vital information for anyone going to market or selling directly to their consumers. Photographers, this one is for you too! Join us - JB Jones and Alain Simic - for a chat about all things ima...

We return with one of our favorite people in the business! Join us for a chat on turning up the volume in your life and business with coach, speaker and creative consultant for the CFDA (Council of Fashion Designers of America) our dear friend and comrade, Elliot Carlyle! Join us - JB Jones and Alain Simic - for a chat about all things business, branding and empowering yourself via words of wisdom...

We are professionals today honey! On this episode we talk some serious professionalism, our grievances, tips and some practical solutions for young entrepreneurs everywhere. Join us - JB Jones and Alain Simic - for a chat about all things professional and our usual antics, of course! Learn more about everything WE do at http://nycjewelryweek.com Follow us on IG @nycjewelryweek + www.nycjewelryweek...

We are calling upon the muses and talking all things creativity with our incredible guest, yes, you guessed it, Lorraine West! Join us - JB Jones and Alain Simic - for a chat about all things design, creativity, business management and cultivating inspiration with one of our favorite designers in the business today! Check out Lorraine West and her incredible work. http://lorrainewestjewelry.com/ I...

We are feeling nothing but LOVE in our second episode of Rough Cut ! Join us - JB Jones and Alain Simic - for a chat about all of our favorite things in the jewelry business, industry insights and a few of our personal favorite designers and collections. Brands/Designers we love (not sponsors) and mention in this episode: Boucheron L'ENCHANTEUR Lorraine West Linda Hoj Everything Sacred Sewit Sium...

Welcome to Rough Cut! This is our very first episode, in which we introduce ourselves, the podcast, and discuss some of our beefs with the jewelry industry. Buckle in! Brands/Designers we love (not sponsors) and mention in the episode: www.foundrae.com www.lorrainewestjewelry.com www.lindahoj.com www.iseira.com Learn more about everything WE do at http://nycjewelryweek.com