Rough Cut

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Alain, Emili, and JB present our second, and likely last, iteration of the Rough Cut Awards! Yes, that is a thing, no, most people don't seem to know it exists. Strap in, kitty cats, it's a messy ride. Subscribe to the Substack, and you will get a 15% discount code for the Rough Cut candle, an easy and delicious way to support the show. Follow us: IG: https://www.instagram.com/rough_cut_podcast/ S...

Alain, Emili, and JB talk with David Nassi of Nassi Gems & Jewels! We talk a whole bunch of mess, but somewhere in there is a discussion about gemstone trends, politics, probably loads of sexual innuendo... just listen, who cares! If you like it, I love it. Subscribe to the Substack, and you will get a 15% discount code for the Rough Cut candle, an easy and delicious way to support the show. F...

Honey, the Land! It's still Pride, and we are still doing gay stuff and shoving it down the throats of families across the country... across the world. I am again joined by friend of the show, and acting producer/co-host, Jennifer Gandia of Greenwich St. Jewelers! We got to chat with the one and only Xarissa aka Jewel_Boxing! Lucky us… lucky you. We talk about social media, branding, the flattenin...

We are finally back and supersized for Pride! For this episode, I am joined by friend of the show, and acting producer/co-host, Jennifer Gandia of Greenwich St. Jewelers! We sat down to chat with the magnificent Thomas Davis, Vice President of BIJC. We talk about inclusion, the state of DEI, (We’ve got to reclaim this) within the industry, Revolution, AI, Capitalism (all the greatest hits), and of...

Alain, Emili, and JB talk about a whole load of nonesense but are quickly rescued by the one and only Lauren Harwell Godfrey ! She's an Icon, she's a legend, and she is the moment. We talk Gem Awards, AI, Film and jewelry is discussed at some point as well... I think? Be like Lauren, buy a candle. Subscribe to the Substack, and you will get a 15% discount code for the Rough Cut candle, an easy and...

Alain, Emili, and JB talk about a whole load of nothing for close to two hours in this, our final episode of 2025. Good riddance! Are we coming back next year for an all-new season of Rough Cut? We'll never tell. Subscribe to the Substack, and you will get a 15% discount code for the Rough Cut candle, an easy and delicious way to support the show. Follow us: IG: https://www.instagram.com/rough_cut...

Alain and JB talk with absolute industry gem, Laura Inghirami, founder of Donna Jewel, educator, speaker, and all-around brilliant marketer. Here is a bit more about Laura in her own words... Laura Inghirami is one of the most brilliant and influential minds in the global jewellery world – a visionary whose deep expertise and creative insight make her a driving force in the industry. With a unique...

Alain and JB talk kind of about jewelry but get, of course, completely derailed and start spilling all of their own private dirty laundry. JB cries in one bit, so if that’s your idea of fun, you can listen to this mess. Listen, at least we're back! Subscribe to the Substack, and you will get a 15% discount code for the Rough Cut candle, an easy and delicious way to support the show. Follow us: IG:...

Alain talks with friend to the pod, Linda Hoj! Linda is one of his favorite independent designers/jewelers of all time, a dear friend, and an endless source of admiration. We talk about creativity in the time of A.I., the pressure to produce, and mastering your craft for the sake of... mastering your craft. This is actually about jewelry, believe it or not! Subscribe to the Substack, and you will...

Alain talks with friend to the pod, Jennifer Gandia of Greenwich St. Jewelers, about jewelry? Maybe... we definitely cover TikTok, misinformation, antique jewelry, theories of revolution, and the inevitable fall of capitalism. This is a jewelry podcast, I promise! Subscribe to the Substack, and you will get a 15% discount code for the Rough Cut candle, an easy and delicious way to support the show...

Emili, and Alain talk to the one and only Dana Bronfman about many things, none of which are coherent or consistent... that sounds familiar. I think this episode is about Jewelry. Subscribe to the Substack, and you will get a 15% discount code for the Rough Cut candle, an easy and delicious way to support the show. Follow us: IG: https://www.instagram.com/rough_cut_podcast/ Substack: https://rough...

Today, JB, Emili, and Alain talk about many things, none of which are coherent or consistent. I think this episode is about burnout, or general malaise, or living in the end times while producing luxury goods... let's find out! Subscribe to the Substack, and you will get a 15% discount code for the Rough Cut candle, an easy and delicious way to support the show. Follow us: IG: https://www.instagra...

Today, JB, Emili, and Alain talk about retail. Yes, you heard us! The West is collapsing into a fascist dystopia, but we thought we should talk about jewelry retail instead. Subscribe to the Substack, and you will get a 15% discount code for the Rough Cut candle, an easy and delicious way to support the show. Follow us: IG: https://www.instagram.com/rough_cut_podcast/ Substack: https://roughcutpod...

It's Still Pride month, baby! Today, JB, Emili and Alain talk about all the styles, all the fashions. It's the style issue, and nobody should care what we have to say on this, but here we are. Subscribe to the Substack, and you will get a 15% discount code for the Rough Cut candle, an easy and delicious way to support the show. Follow us: IG: https://www.instagram.com/rough_cut_podcast/ Substack:...

HAPPY PRIDE MONTH! Today, JB and Alain talk about Lies, Liars, Lying, and letting sleeping dogs lie. We all love this business, but it's also deeply riddled with bullshit, and we will mention it all! Subscribe to the Substack, and you will get a 15% discount code for the Rough Cut candle, an easy and delicious way to support the show. Follow us: IG: https://www.instagram.com/rough_cut_podcast/ Sub...

We are joined by the talented, verbose, and horny dinophile, Joseph Ramsay! Yes, I said what I said. Also, if you subscribe to the substack, you will get a 15% discount code for the Rough Cut candle, an easy and delicious way to support the show. Follow us: IG: https://www.instagram.com/rough_cut_podcast/ Substack: https://roughcutpodcast.substack.com/ Buy a Candle: https://www.roughcut.show/ Foll...

Shame! Feel it!

We summon the stars; we conjure the moon and commune with the eldest and wisest celestials... to give you a few random thoughts and predictions. This is still a jewelry show, right?

Yes, we did that.

Spoiler alert, we don't.

Chasing trade... shows. You pervert. We're talking about trade shows!

Contrary to the industry rumors swirling about, Emili has NOT been fired! This is also an episode about pricing... Or whatever.

Well, last week sure did happen. If you're feeling despair, we can't help much with that, but we can invite you to join our chat with the talented wise, and beautiful Tess Sholom. She drops some real wisdom in this one and gives us the strength to hope and carry on.

Here we are... yet again.