The Jewelry District

In This Episode You’ll hear JCK editor-in-chief  Victoria Gomelsky  and news director  Rob Bates  talk to guest Sean Kell, CEO of Blue Nile. They'll discuss how Sean got into the jewelry industry, how Blue Nile has done during the pandemic, the De Beers Ten/Ten campaign, and expectations for the upcoming holiday season. Show Notes 00:30 Rob and Victoria introduce thei...

Victoria Gomelsky and Rob Bates talk about their impressions of the JCK Show.

In This EpisodeYou’ll hear JCK editor-in-chief  Victoria Gomelsky and news director  Rob Bates talk with Kate Youngstrom, vice president of brand and content marketing for RX Global. They talk about all things JCK Show—from its safety measures to its social and education events. Show Notes 00:53 Victoria and Rob introduce today’s guest, Kate Youngstrom, vice president of brand and content marketin...

In This EpisodeYou’ll hear JCK editor-in-chief  Victoria Gomelsky and news director  Rob Bates talk about the new Tiffany campaign, Rolex, and diamond tracking systems. Show Notes00:51 The JCK Show is coming up, and Rob and Victoria excitedly wonder how it will go.05:36 Rob talks about how Tiffany & Co.’s new campaign is ruffling some feathers.11:50 Rolex has increased market share over the co...

In This Episode You’ll hear JCK editor-in-chief  Victoria Gomelsky and news director  Rob Bates talk with Alan Revere, award-winning jewelry designer, author, and founder of the now-closed Revere Academy of Jewelry Arts. Show Notes00:50 Victoria and Rob introduce their guest, Alan Revere.07:16 Alan got his start with jewelry in Germany, and he explains what he did once he got back to the United St...

In This EpisodeYou’ll hear JCK editor-in-chief  Victoria Gomelsky and news director  Rob Bates talk about Watches of Switzerland, Alex and Ani, and marketing innovations. Show Notes00:55 Victoria talks about her trip to New York to see Watches of Switzerland's new campaign.07:02 The jewelry industry is doing well.09:25 Rob explains how Alex and Ani declined into bankruptcy.16:49 Victoria discusses...

In This EpisodeYou’ll hear JCK editor-in-chief  Victoria Gomelsky and news director  Rob Bates talk with guest Casey Melvin, cofounder and co-CEO of the Future of Jewelry. She'll be describing what the company she and her sister started offers and how it's different from traditional jewelers. Show Notes00:30 Victoria and Rob introduce their guest, Casey Melvin.07:08 Casey describes the Future of J...

In This EpisodeYou’ll hear JCK editor-in-chief  Victoria Gomelsky and news director  Rob Bates talk about how COVID-19 is affecting India, the Kay + Zales combo stores, and the De Beers Forevermark rebranding. Show Notes 00:30 While New York City and Los Angeles are doing okay in terms of COVID-19, the situation in India is looking bleak.06:27 Rob discusses what stock prices are looking like in In...

In This EpisodeYou’ll hear JCK editor-in-chief  Victoria Gomelsky and news director  Rob Bates talk with Shelia Bayes, CEO and founder of Gem + Jewel and owner of Shelia Bayes Jewelers. They discuss sexism in the jewelry industry, what kind of company Gem + Jewel is, and Shelia's move into the world of e-commerce. Show Notes 00:30 Victoria and Rob introduce their guest, Shelia Bayes.08:45 Shelia r...

In This Episode You’ll hear JCK editor-in-chief  Victoria Gomelsky and news director  Rob Bates talk about new technology in jewelry, Tiffany & Co.’s new engagement rings for men, and the United States' sanctions on Burma. Show Notes 00:30 Victoria questioned luxury brands about their opinion on technology in the industry.6:55 Victoria wonders whether jewelry will eventually become all digital...

In This EpisodeYou’ll hear JCK editor-in-chief  Victoria Gomelsky and news director  Rob Bates interview Christina Miller, owner and founder of Christina T. Miller Sustainable Jewelry Consulting. Show Notes 00:30 Victoria and Rob introduce their guest, Christina Miller, founder of Christina T. Miller Sustainable Jewelry Consulting.06:09 Christina discusses her first company, Ethical Metalsmiths.15...

In This EpisodeYou’ll hear JCK editor-in-chief  Victoria Gomelsky and news director  Rob Bates talk about industry departures, Rocksbox, and Watches and Wonders Geneva. Show Notes 00:30 Victoria and Rob are excited for JCK Las Vegas. They also mourn the loss of two extraordinary women in the jewelry industry.08:04 Mark Smelzer, longtime publisher of JCK, departs the company.11:11 Rob talks about S...

In This EpisodeYou’ll hear JCK editor-in-chief  Victoria Gomelsky and news director  Rob Bates talk with Madeline Fraser, founder and CEO of Gemist. They'll be discussing her entrepreneurial spirit, how she started her company, and how she views the jewelry industry as a former outsider. Show Notes 00:30 Victoria and Rob introduce their guest, Madeline Fraser, founder and CEO of Gemist.04:04 Madel...

In This Episode In this edition of The Jewelry District, you’ll hear JCK editor-in-chief  Victoria Gomelsky and news director  Rob Bates talk about gender in the watch industry, secondhand jewelry and watches, and a new sustainability certification for diamonds. Show Notes00:30 Victoria and Rob take a second to review this busy month.02:15 Victoria notices the watch industry’s disapproving reactio...

In This EpisodeIn this edition of The Jewelry District, you’ll hear JCK editor-in-chief  Victoria Gomelsky and news director  Rob Bates talk with Alexander Lacik, CEO of Pandora. They discuss how Alexander got into the jewelry industry, the trouble Pandora was having back in 2017 and how the company has been working to recover, and the effect of COVID-19 on its e-commerce business. Show Notes00:52...

In This EpisodeIn this edition of The Jewelry District, you'll hear JCK editor-in-chief Victoria Gomelsky and news director Rob Bates talk with John Ferry, the founder and chief executive officer of Prosperity Earth. He'll tell us all about his mining efforts in Madagascar and the beautiful demantoid garnets found there. Show Notes00:30 Introducing John Ferry, founder and chief executive officer o...

In This EpisodeIn this edition of The Jewelry District, you’ll hear JCK editor-in-chief  Victoria Gomelsky and news director  Rob Bates talk about the JCK Las Vegas and Luxury by JCK shows in August, Inauguration Day jewelry, and the De Beers Ten/Ten collection. Show Notes 00:30 JCK’s shows have been moved to August: What can we expect?03:20 Pearls are having a moment and really took the spotlight...

In This Episode In this edition of The Jewelry District, you’ll hear JCK editor-in-chief  Victoria Gomelsky and news director  Rob Bates talk with Jeffrey Cohen, president of Citizen Watch America. He’ll tell us how he got into the watch industry; highlight the importance of innovation and a digital-first, data-driven movement; and give his thoughts on the watch industry going into 2021. Show Note...

In This Episode In this edition of The Jewelry District, you’ll hear JCK editor-in-chief  Victoria Gomelsky and news director  Rob Bates talk about the trends in 2020 that will continue into 2021. E-commerce? Probably here to stay. They’ll also be covering a Weird Story of the Week. Show Notes 00:30 Rob and Victoria wish listeners a Happy New Year and pick out what business strategies worked last...

In This Episode In this edition of The Jewelry District, you’ll hear JCK editor-in-chief  Victoria Gomelsky and news director  Rob Bates talk with Matt Stuller, founder and CEO of Stuller. They'll be discussing how Matt got his start in the jewelry industry back in high school, his 50-year-old business, and the history of the jewelry industry. Show Notes 00:25 Rob and Victoria introduce Matt Stull...

In This EpisodeIn this edition of The Jewelry District you’ll hear JCK editor-in-chief  Victoria Gomelsky and news director  Rob Bates discuss Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and the upcoming holidays; Amazon battling it out for space in the luxury industry; and responsible gold sourcing in the watch industry. Show Notes00:30 Speaking on Cyber Monday, Rob and Victoria begin their discussion of holiday...

In This Episode In this edition of The Jewelry District you’ll hear JCK editor-in-chief  Victoria Gomelsky and news director  Rob Bates interview Caryl Capeci, CEO of Chow Tai Fook North America. She'll be discussing the merger of her company with Hearts on Fire. You'll also hear her talk about what jewelry categories are especially hot right now for independent retailers, and what she fears about...

In This EpisodeIn this edition of The Jewelry District, you’ll hear JCK editor-in-chief  Victoria Gomelsky and news director  Rob Bates talk about the recent announcement that Lightbox will be selling on Blue Nile. They'll also be discussing the closure of the Argyle mine, and New York City’s upcoming Jewelry Week. Listen Now[EMBED] Show Notes00:00 Rob and Victoria discuss Lightbox and Blue Nile t...

In This Episode In this edition of The Jewelry District you’ll hear JCK editor-in-chief  Victoria Gomelsky and news director  Rob Bates interview Satta Matturi, owner of the eponymous brand. She’ll be discussing her interest in the diamond business, which started from an early age, and how she made her way to create and design for her own brand. Show Notes00:30 Rob and Victoria introduce Satta Mat...

In This Episode In this edition of The Jewelry District you’ll hear JCK editor-in-chief  Victoria Gomelsky and news director  Rob Bates talk about their recent publications, LVMH and Tiffany, and social commerce. You’ll also hear another installment of Weird Story of the Week, and this one involves a Real Housewives star. Show Notes Show Notes 00:30 Rob gives a sneak peek of his new novel A Murder...