Mark Devereaux

We all understand the importance of having special jewelry items appraised, but what happens after that? How do you know what should be covered for loss or damage? What can you do to protect your jewelry from loss if it doesn’t meet the value specification for insurance coverage? Understanding how your insurance policy will cover your jewelry items in case of loss or damage is the first step. These are just a few aspects about insuring jewelry that are addressed in this Jewelry Navigator Podcast episode with Mark Devereaux, Vice President of Sales and Distribution with Jewelers Mutual Group.

We all understand the importance of having special jewelry items appraised, but what happens after that? How do you know what should be covered for loss or damage? What can you do to protect your jewelry from loss if it doesn’t meet the value specification for insurance coverage? Understanding how your insurance policy will cover your jewelry items in case of loss or damage is the first step. These are just a few aspects about insuring jewelry that are addressed in this Jewelry Navigator Podcast episode with Mark Devereaux, Vice President of Sales and Distribution with Jewelers Mutual Group.

What You Need to Know About Jewelry Insurance With Mark Devereaux of Jewelers Mutual

This has been one of the most popular episodes, so I'm re-publishing it as a great reminder for a summer project: cleaning out your jewelry box without tossing treasures! Be sure to get your copy of the Jewelry Box Graveyard Cheat Sheet! You can find it on my Link Tree page through in my Instagram Profile. Click Here for yours!   How many times have you visited your jewelry box to discover twisted, tangled chains, orphaned, earrings, or rings missing gemstones?   Much of our forgotten jewelry is abandoned due to disrepair, but how can you tell what is worth keeping? What looks like junk may be forgotten treasures! In this episode of the Jewelry Navigator Podcast, I share a few helpful tips on what to look for to easily identify jewelry of value in your Jewelry Box Graveyard using clues from the metals with which fine jewelry is made.

This has been one of the most popular episodes, so I'm re-publishing it as a great reminder for a summer project: cleaning out your jewelry box without tossing treasures! Be sure to get your copy of the <a href="https://issuu.com/jewelrynavigator/docs/jewelry_box_graveyard_cheat_sheet_3_" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jewelry Box Graveyard Cheat Sheet</a>! You can find it on my Link Tree page through in my Instagram Profile. <a href="https://issuu.com/jewelrynavigator/docs/jewelry_box_graveyard_cheat_sheet_3_" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Click Here</a> for yours! How many times have you visited your jewelry box to discover twisted, tangled chains, orphaned, earrings, or rings missing gemstones? Much of our forgotten jewelry is abandoned due to disrepair, but how can you tell what is worth keeping? What looks like junk may be forgotten treasures! In this episode of the Jewelry Navigator Podcast, I share a few helpful tips on what to look for to easily identify jewelry of value in your Jewelry Box Graveyard using clues from the metals with which fine jewelry is made.

Do You Have a Jewelry Box Graveyard?

No other gemstone with the same rich, pure green as emerald, like the fine gem quality emeralds from sources like Columbia mines, and other location sources. Fine quality emerald gems almost glow from within, and it’s no surprise that the verdant gem has enticed and captivated emperors, sovereigns, wealthy celebrities, and gem collectors from the beginning of recorded time.  Today’s podcast continues my visit with Adrianne Sanogo, GIA Graduate Gemologist.  In this second part, we share details about emeralds and the best way to wear and enjoy them, what care and wear considerations to keep in mind, where they are mined, and even some of their interesting internal characteristics that are specific to certain mined locations. Listening to this episode of Jewelry Navigator Podcast will give you a better understanding of emeralds and prepare you for shopping and caring for them in jewelry.  Here are a few tips we discuss for deeper insights into emeralds and how to best care for this beautiful gemstone: - The possible treatments and limitations to setting and wearing them in jewelry, especially rings, and bracelets. -  While treatments are widely accepted, some gems like emeralds carry special considerations to protect the integrity of the stone and may need extra care. - Common and accepted treatments of emeralds include surface fillers and oils for color stability  - Due to their inherent inclusions and sensitive treatments, emeralds may need to be removed from settings during jewelry repairs to avoid possible damage from heating. Catch up on the first part with Adrianne Sanogo where she shared what inspired her to become a gemologist, and how current issues affect choices for consumers on both sides of the jewelry sales counter.

No other gemstone with the same rich, pure green as emerald, like the fine gem quality emeralds from sources like Columbia mines, and other location sources. Fine quality emerald gems almost glow from within, and it’s no surprise that the verdant gem has enticed and captivated emperors, sovereigns, wealthy celebrities, and gem collectors from the beginning of recorded time.  Today’s podcast continues my visit with Adrianne Sanogo, GIA Graduate Gemologist. In this second part, we share details about emeralds and the best way to wear and enjoy them, what care and wear considerations to keep in mind, where they are mined, and even some of their interesting internal characteristics that are specific to certain mined locations. Listening to this episode of Jewelry Navigator Podcast will give you a better understanding of emeralds and prepare you for shopping and caring for them in jewelry. Here are a few tips we discuss for deeper insights into emeralds and how to best care for this beautiful gemstone: - The possible treatments and limitations to setting and wearing them in jewelry, especially rings, and bracelets. -  While treatments are widely accepted, some gems like emeralds carry special considerations to protect the integrity of the stone and may need extra care. - Common and accepted treatments of emeralds include surface fillers and oils for color stability  - Due to their inherent inclusions and sensitive treatments, emeralds may need to be removed from settings during jewelry repairs to avoid possible damage from heating. Catch up on the first part with Adrianne Sanogo where she shared what inspired her to become a gemologist, and how current issues affect choices for consumers on both sides of the jewelry sales counter.

What Should You Look For in an Emerald and What is the Best Way to Wear Them? Part 2 With Adrianne Sanogo GIA GG

Jewelry Navigator Podcast celebrates 100 episodes with a two-part feature with special guest, Graduate Gemologist, Adrianne Sanogo. You’re in for a treat! As Adrianne shared what inspired her to become a gemologist, our conversation meandered into topics of current interest to trade and consumers alike.   Be sure to subscribe and listen to today’s episode and the continuation later this week with insights into emerald -  this month’s birthstone.   As two gemologists with the same passion for informing and educating consumers, we enjoyed discussing how to broadcast the benefits of entering the field of gemology and how gemologists serve the jewelry industry from mom-and-pop jewelry stores to large corporations making major investment decisions. These are just some of the nuggets I reveal in this fun and informal visit with phenomenal and accomplished Graduate Gemologist, Adrianne Sanogo. Who is the consumer? The consumer is not always the shopper. Consumers are also others in the industry who can be served with current or new information.   Growing the future in geology with viable career paths: - Transitional careers - Science and Arts - Jewelry Professionals - Protecting Interests - forensic gemology - Appraising - Horology - Bench jewelry design and repair - Vocational interests - Economic study of gem and mineral resources (geological resources)

Jewelry Navigator Podcast celebrates 100 episodes with a two-part feature with special guest, Graduate Gemologist, Adrianne Sanogo. You’re in for a treat! As Adrianne shared what inspired her to become a gemologist, our conversation meandered into topics of current interest to trade and consumers alike. Be sure to subscribe and listen to today’s episode and the continuation later this week with insights into emerald -  this month’s birthstone. As two gemologists with the same passion for informing and educating consumers, we enjoyed discussing how to broadcast the benefits of entering the field of gemology and how gemologists serve the jewelry industry from mom-and-pop jewelry stores to large corporations making major investment decisions. These are just some of the nuggets I reveal in this fun and informal visit with phenomenal and accomplished Graduate Gemologist, Adrianne Sanogo. Who is the consumer? The consumer is not always the shopper. Consumers are also others in the industry who can be served with current or new information. Growing the future in geology with viable career paths: - Transitional careers - Science and Arts - Jewelry Professionals - Protecting Interests - forensic gemology - Appraising - Horology - Bench jewelry design and repair - Vocational interests - Economic study of gem and mineral resources (geological resources)

Gemologist to Gemologist - Celebrating 100 Episodes of Jewelry Navigator Podcast With Graduate Gemologist Adrianne Sanogo

Tanya Canfield

Have you ever wanted to feel like a celebrity for a special event, like a milestone reunion, a wedding, or an award ceremony?  Maybe you’d like to experience the feeling of adorning yourself with luxurious or high-end, designer fine jewelry, today’s Jewelry Navigator Podcast guest has the perfect solution! Tanya Canfield, the founder of Trejours,  provides her customers with fine jewelry selections to enrich life celebrations and important occasions at a fraction of the cost. From Riviera diamond necklaces to stand-out cocktail rings and iconic designer jewelry, Trejours customers can select up to three items to rent. It’s the perfect way to “test wear” or borrow the perfect jeweled accessory for celebrations, award events, and formal galas. In this Jewelry Navigator Podcast, “Rent Luxury Jewelry Treasures for a Celebrity Level Experience With Tanya Canfield of Trejours”,  Tanya shares her background in jewelry, what inspired her to start Trejours, and how her customers enjoy the benefits of luxury jewelry for special events with options to rent, and even purchase her borrowed treasures.

Have you ever wanted to feel like a celebrity for a special event, like a milestone reunion, a wedding, or an award ceremony?  Maybe you’d like to experience the feeling of adorning yourself with luxurious or high-end, designer fine jewelry, today’s Jewelry Navigator Podcast guest has the perfect solution! Tanya Canfield, the founder of <a href="https://trejours.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Trejours</a>,  provides her customers with fine jewelry selections to enrich life celebrations and important occasions at a fraction of the cost. From Riviera diamond necklaces to stand-out cocktail rings and iconic designer jewelry, Trejours customers can select up to three items to rent. It’s the perfect way to “test wear” or borrow the perfect jeweled accessory for celebrations, award events, and formal galas. In this Jewelry Navigator Podcast, “Rent Luxury Jewelry Treasures for a Celebrity Level Experience With Tanya Canfield of Trejours”,  Tanya shares her background in jewelry, what inspired her to start Trejours, and how her customers enjoy the benefits of luxury jewelry for special events with options to rent, and even purchase her borrowed treasures.

Rent Luxury Jewelry Treasures for a Celebrity Level Experience With Tanya Canfield of Trejours

Sherrie Taylor

Sherrie Taylor, Graduate Gemologist, and Registered Master Valuer,  of S. Taylor Jewellery Appraisals and Consultation shares how she enriches the appraisal process with an often overlooked aspect of jewelry heirlooms.    While the intrinsic characteristics of jewelry heirlooms determine their replaceable value, their stories and meanings are what give them irreplaceable value.   In this episode, Sherrie shares how she takes the time to include these often omitted aspects of jewelry appraising that add an enjoyable dimension to her appraisal process.

Sherrie Taylor, Graduate Gemologist, and Registered Master Valuer,  of S. Taylor Jewellery Appraisals and Consultation shares how she enriches the appraisal process with an often overlooked aspect of jewelry heirlooms.  While the intrinsic characteristics of jewelry heirlooms determine their replaceable value, their stories and meanings are what give them irreplaceable value. In this episode, Sherrie shares how she takes the time to include these often omitted aspects of jewelry appraising that add an enjoyable dimension to her appraisal process.

If Jewels Could Talk and How to Preserve Jewelry Heirlooms With Sherrie Taylor

Did you know that diamond substitutes have been around for centuries? How do you know when a clear gemstone is a diamond? On this week’s Jewelry Navigator Podcast, Brenna shares the more common diamond substitutes and why it’s important to understand their differences.

Did you know that diamond substitutes have been around for centuries? How do you know when a clear gemstone is a diamond? On this week’s Jewelry Navigator Podcast, Brenna shares the more common diamond substitutes and why it’s important to understand their differences.

When is a Diamond NOT a Diamond? What You Need to Know About Diamond Substitutes

As the start of a recurring series, this podcast focuses on aquamarine and its related gemstone varieties. Did you know that aquamarine has a famous gemstone “sister”, known as emerald? If you were looking for a larger gem to set into a fantastic new jewel, would you know which gem minerals to look to first? In this episode, we explore the beryl family of gemstones, and what makes each variety unique, making beryl a beautiful bouquet of gem options!  Each month, I will feature a different gemstone, most likely, the featured birthstone of the month, sharing a gemological overview and possible alternative options.

As the start of a recurring series, this podcast focuses on aquamarine and its related gemstone varieties. Did you know that aquamarine has a famous gemstone “sister”, known as emerald? If you were looking for a larger gem to set into a fantastic new jewel, would you know which gem minerals to look to first? In this episode, we explore the beryl family of gemstones, and what makes each variety unique, making beryl a beautiful bouquet of gem options!  Each month, I will feature a different gemstone, most likely, the featured birthstone of the month, sharing a gemological overview and possible alternative options.

Aquamarine and Its Gemstone Siblings - The Scoop on Beryl

Kelly Juell

In this second part of It’s About Time - A Unique Twist on Luxury Watches with Kelly Juell of Juell time, Kelly shares the red flags to watch for when shopping for luxury watches and jewelry in the secondary markets. She also discloses how the unique market position of low supply and high demand affects retailers of luxury watches and consumers seeking them out.   Some takeaways from my visit with Kelly Juell: work with a trusted AD or reputable “gray market” dealer who has an excellent reputation and who will have your best interest at heart because of its high demand, Rolex watches maintain and increase in value when purchasing from a secondary market, understanding the value of the box, tag, and original enclosures may make a significant difference in a purchase and resale price.  This topic of luxury watches fits within my recurring theme of Trends and Traditions, and there is so much more to come!   I have some guests I’ll be recording within the coming weeks to add more to your working knowledge of jewelry you love, have, and want, so be sure you’re subscribed to the podcast on your favorite platform.

In this second part of It’s About Time - A Unique Twist on Luxury Watches with Kelly Juell of Juell time, Kelly shares the red flags to watch for when shopping for luxury watches and jewelry in the secondary markets. She also discloses how the unique market position of low supply and high demand affects retailers of luxury watches and consumers seeking them out. Some takeaways from my visit with Kelly Juell: <ul><li>work with a trusted AD or reputable “gray market” dealer who has an excellent reputation and who will have your best interest at heart</li> <li>because of its high demand, Rolex watches maintain and increase in value</li> <li>when purchasing from a secondary market, understanding the value of the box, tag, and original enclosures may make a significant difference in a purchase and resale price.</li> </ul> This topic of luxury watches fits within my recurring theme of Trends and Traditions, and there is so much more to come! I have some guests I’ll be recording within the coming weeks to add more to your working knowledge of jewelry you love, have, and want, so be sure you’re subscribed to the podcast on your favorite platform.

It’s About Time - A Unique Twist on Luxury Watches With Kelly Juell of Juell Time Part Two

Understanding common jewelry terminology is critical for shopping for and collecting jewelry. Today on Carats and Coffee, I share what the difference is between two very similar jewelry and gem terms, karat with a "K", and carat with a "C". Be sure to follow Jewelry Navigator on Instagram and on our Facebook page!

Understanding common jewelry terminology is critical for shopping for and collecting jewelry. Today on Carats and Coffee, I share what the difference is between two very similar jewelry and gem terms, karat with a "K", and carat with a "C". Be sure to follow Jewelry Navigator on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jewelrynavigator/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and on our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/jewerlynavigator" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook page</a>!

Carats and Coffee The Dish on Karats and the Other Kind of Carats in Jewelry

Guiding shoppers to smart jewelry choices.

I loved the recent episode on appraisals and learned so much!!

Brenna has such  great experience in the industry and it really shows!

I just started listening and am really enjoying the podcast. Keep them coming!

Great mix of content :)

Jewelry Navigator™ Podcast

Alain Simic

My guest in this Jewelry Navigator Podcast episode is Alain Simic, founder of Alain Simic (pronounced Ah-lawn Si-mich) whose specialty is portraying images of jewelry, fashion, fine art, and portraiture. Alain’s photography speaks through images, allowing his subject’s voice to share stories and impact the lives of those who see his work. Alain serves his clients and collaborates with his professional community through a unique background based on his perspective gained through professional photography experinece, and first hand life crisis. Raised in Germany after his family escaped the Bosnian genocide, Alain’s experiences and upbringing enables him to share his client’s narrative through a lens of compassion and understanding elevates his relationships with his clients for successful campaigns and images.  While his photography is used as a marketing tool to create successful branding and product campaigns, Alain also serves the communities in which he works through collaborative efforts. Alain has contributed to Jewelry Independent panels which serve emerging and independent jewelry designers on various marketing and business topics. Most recently, he teamed up with Laryssaa Wirstiuk of Joy Joya Marketing on a Metal and Smith’s Instagram Live presentation to share how jewelry designers and businesses can adapt their efforts through the COVID - 19 crisis.  While this time of quarantine is restricting for an industry, which relies on personal experience, now's the time to take advantage to review and reflect on your branding messages, visions, and direction. If you're a consumer, reflect on what jewelry is most important to you. Are there pieces you don't wear, but would like to use to redesign or update? Explore options with your local jeweler or favorite designer on how to re-make and reuse what you have, or purchase new - afterall, birthdays and anniversaries ignore the quarantine! I found Alain’s advice a reminder of how an image says so much without words, and how important quality images are to a brand’s story and to its potential perceptions, especially on one’s website. If you’d like to start a conversation with Alain about working with him on your photography and branding, reach out to him by e-mail or DM on Instagram, as he is continues to work remotely, taking careful considerations and precautions from his studio. http://alainsimic.com/product His e-mail can be found on his website, which is alainsimic.com  Follow or DM him in Instagram at @alainsimic.   WHAT'S COMING UP ON Jewelry Navigator Podcast  Next week, I’m going to be exploring ways we can continue to support our shopping and jewelry needs by working with online options with designers and jewelers, and begin sharing stories of the brick and mortar stores who are still working to serve their customers and communities. If you have a story of an exceptional independent jewelry store who is doing their best to serve their customers and accounts, reach out to me, and tell me about them! Some that come to mind are Beauty Lounge in Summit NJ, Benold’s in Austin, TX, and voted the best in my town of Fredericksburg, VA, Ulman’s Jewelry, owned by the same family, and in its 93rd year of business. These, and many more small businesses working remotely or from location, as permitted, are doing what they can to serve their customers and communities, and I’m thrilled to learn about what and how people are continuing to serve and celebrate even in a time of crisis, so with that, it’s time to “deplane” from this episode, and remind everyone to be kind to yourself and others, and to cross check your sparkle! To stay up to date on Jewelry Navigator Podcasts and features, subscribe to Jewelry Navigator Passport. https://jewelrynavigator.com/

My guest in this Jewelry Navigator Podcast episode is Alain Simic, founder of Alain Simic (pronounced Ah-lawn Si-mich) whose specialty is portraying images of jewelry, fashion, fine art, and portraiture. Alain’s photography speaks through images, allowing his subject’s voice to share stories and impact the lives of those who see his work. Alain serves his clients and collaborates with his professional community through a unique background based on his perspective gained through professional photography experinece, and first hand life crisis. Raised in Germany after his family escaped the Bosnian genocide, Alain’s experiences and upbringing enables him to share his client’s narrative through a lens of compassion and understanding elevates his relationships with his clients for successful campaigns and images.  While his photography is used as a marketing tool to create successful branding and product campaigns, Alain also serves the communities in which he works through collaborative efforts. Alain has contributed to Jewelry Independent panels which serve emerging and independent jewelry designers on various marketing and business topics. Most recently, he teamed up with Laryssaa Wirstiuk of Joy Joya Marketing on a Metal and Smith’s Instagram Live presentation to share how jewelry designers and businesses can adapt their efforts through the COVID - 19 crisis.  While this time of quarantine is restricting for an industry, which relies on personal experience, now's the time to take advantage to review and reflect on your branding messages, visions, and direction. If you're a consumer, reflect on what jewelry is most important to you. Are there pieces you don't wear, but would like to use to redesign or update? Explore options with your local jeweler or favorite designer on how to re-make and reuse what you have, or purchase new - afterall, birthdays and anniversaries ignore the quarantine! I found Alain’s advice a reminder of how an image says so much without words, and how important quality images are to a brand’s story and to its potential perceptions, especially on one’s website. If you’d like to start a conversation with Alain about working with him on your photography and branding, reach out to him by e-mail or DM on Instagram, as he is continues to work remotely, taking careful considerations and precautions from his studio. <a href="http://alainsimic.com/product" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://alainsimic.com/product</a> His e-mail can be found on his website, which is <a href="http://alainsimic.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">alainsimic.com</a> Follow or DM him in Instagram at @alainsimic. WHAT'S COMING UP ON Jewelry Navigator Podcast  Next week, I’m going to be exploring ways we can continue to support our shopping and jewelry needs by working with online options with designers and jewelers, and begin sharing stories of the brick and mortar stores who are still working to serve their customers and communities. If you have a story of an exceptional independent jewelry store who is doing their best to serve their customers and accounts, reach out to me, and tell me about them! Some that come to mind are Beauty Lounge in Summit NJ, Benold’s in Austin, TX, and voted the best in my town of Fredericksburg, VA, Ulman’s Jewelry, owned by the same family, and in its 93rd year of business. These, and many more small businesses working remotely or from location, as permitted, are doing what they can to serve their customers and communities, and I’m thrilled to learn about what and how people are continuing to serve and celebrate even in a time of crisis, so with that, it’s time to “deplane” from this episode, and remind everyone to be kind to yourself and others, and to cross check your sparkle! To stay up to date on Jewelry Navigator Podcasts and features, subscribe to Jewelry Navigator Passport. <a href="https://jewelrynavigator.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://jewelrynavigator.com/</a>

Alain Simic Shares His Story and Insights on Successful Jewelry Branding Narratives

Diamond Shopping Tips &amp; Debunking 4 Common Myths and Misconceptions April is showered with diamonds as its birthstone. In today’s episode, I help take the mystery out of understanding diamonds by revealing truths surrounding common myths and misconceptions about them. Diamonds that glow? A unicorn trapped inside a diamond? Diamonds that swallowed other gem crystals? It sounds like a surreal circus! No - It’s just the world of diamonds! What you don’t know about diamonds is a mystery now, but after today’s episode, your understanding about diamonds will be clearer, as we debunk a few of the common misconceptions about diamonds. Featuring Stepping Stone jewelry, set with diamonds that glow, from Patrick Mohs Jewelry in WAYZATA, MN. For show notes and photos of diamond inclusions and jewelry mentioned in the episode, please see the show notes in the blog post under the same name at jewelrynavigator.com.

Diamond Shopping Tips &amp; Debunking 4 Common Myths and Misconceptions April is showered with diamonds as its birthstone. In today’s episode, I help take the mystery out of understanding diamonds by revealing truths surrounding common myths and misconceptions about them. Diamonds that glow? A unicorn trapped inside a diamond? Diamonds that swallowed other gem crystals? It sounds like a surreal circus! No - It’s just the world of diamonds! What you don’t know about diamonds is a mystery now, but after today’s episode, your understanding about diamonds will be clearer, as we debunk a few of the common misconceptions about diamonds. Featuring Stepping Stone jewelry, set with diamonds that glow, from Patrick Mohs Jewelry in WAYZATA, MN. For show notes and photos of diamond inclusions and jewelry mentioned in the episode, please see the show notes in the blog post under the same name at <a href="http://jewelrynavigator.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">jewelrynavigator.com</a>.

Diamond Shopping Tips &amp; Debunking Four Common Myths and Misconceptions

Summoning lost skills and techniques through abandoned tools Reubin Simantov accepts challenges most jewelers trade for the modern technology of CAD-CAM assisted jewelry manufacturing. Insistent that clients and customers observe and respect the time, attention and thought put into every custom piece, he will often discourage clients who expect delivery before the estimated completion date. Those who understand the energy and resources needed for his level of creativity wait patiently, sometimes several months before the commissioned pieces are completed. While behind the scenes, Simantov and his workshop wait for the perfect stone for each piece, and use nature as inspiration as guides. Not only is his jewlery created from layers of observation and attention,  but the combinations of materials often make them even more exceptional. Gun metal steel inlaid with 24kt gold, carved obsidian (volcanic glass), and hidden mechanical works that conceal charming and surreal surprises are just a few of the trademarks of R. Simantov. Recalling and recreating the delight from lost technique from artists like Faberge’, Reubin Simantov reunites his clients and admirers with a deep appreciation and respect for the highest levels of craftsmanship that capture multiple senses, emotions and dimensions in each of his jewelry creations. Join me in learning about R. Simantov, his jewelry creations, and what sets him apart by transcending trends and traditions. To see his jewelry, visit @R_Simantov on Instagram, his website rsimantov.com, or his studio in Nantucket, Massachusetts.

Summoning lost skills and techniques through abandoned tools Reubin Simantov accepts challenges most jewelers trade for the modern technology of CAD-CAM assisted jewelry manufacturing. Insistent that clients and customers observe and respect the time, attention and thought put into every custom piece, he will often discourage clients who expect delivery before the estimated completion date. Those who understand the energy and resources needed for his level of creativity wait patiently, sometimes several months before the commissioned pieces are completed. While behind the scenes, Simantov and his workshop wait for the perfect stone for each piece, and use nature as inspiration as guides. Not only is his jewlery created from layers of observation and attention,  but the combinations of materials often make them even more exceptional. Gun metal steel inlaid with 24kt gold, carved obsidian (volcanic glass), and hidden mechanical works that conceal charming and surreal surprises are just a few of the trademarks of R. Simantov. Recalling and recreating the delight from lost technique from artists like Faberge’, Reubin Simantov reunites his clients and admirers with a deep appreciation and respect for the highest levels of craftsmanship that capture multiple senses, emotions and dimensions in each of his jewelry creations. Join me in learning about R. Simantov, his jewelry creations, and what sets him apart by transcending trends and traditions. To see his jewelry, visit @R_Simantov on Instagram, his website <a href="http://rsimantov.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">rsimantov.com</a>, or his studio in Nantucket, Massachusetts.

Episode 12 Creations of R. Simantov - Jewelry Like Modern Day Faberge’ Treasures

Sue Oster is the fearless force behind Feral Jewelry. She shares an interpretation of life’s strength and vulnerabilities using her signature collections created with sustainable and ethically sourced precious materials, combining design elements to celebrate who we are and what makes us unique. She IS the Elegant Rebel, and her MO of highlighting anomalies and unexpected elements are the thread with which she shares her creative vision and inspirations, defined by her philosophy of, “If a diamond is forever, life is eternal”. “Susan Oster launched Feral Jewelry in 2016.  After twenty years working in interior design, she turned her attention to jewelry, focusing on her love of nature and animal forms. Feral is her unbridled look at what it means to be both glamorous and undomesticated - to love the great outdoors and also be completely feminine.  It is a fearless approach to self expression and statement of strength.  Each piece is handmade is the USA; all parts are organic, recycled, and constructed in the timeless tradition of fine jewelry.” - From Feral Jewelry’s Home Page In the podcast, Sue shared some of her favorite Feral pieces, including her Antler Cuff bracelet in 18kt yellow gold, her Crystal Spike dangle bracelet, Thorn Hoop Earrings, and Spike Antler Ring. Ethically and Responsibly Sourcing Materials Feral Jewelry acquires materials from CITES certified sources, and Sue goes above and beyond to ensure that the fossils and natural materials she uses in her jewelry are authenticated and certifiably identified as ethically sourced. CITES regulations use strict standards so selections are in the best interests of preservation and sustainability. For more information about the regulations put into place by CITES, participating countries, see their website, https://www.cites.org   You can find Feral Jewelry on her website, feraljewelry.com;  The Jewelry Bar in Palm Desert, Vault Nantucket Anne Emory Lockert, Birmingham, AL Belle Cose, Jackson Hole, WY   Polishing and Finishing for Jewellers and Silversmiths Book Giveaway Winners Last week, my guest on Jewelry Navigator Podcast was Stephen M Goldsmith, master polisher. In his book, “Polishing and Finishing for Jewellers and Silversmiths”, Stephen shares techniques and methods he’s used to maintain some of Great Britain’s national treasures, as well as adding convincing details to current bespoke jewelry masterpieces created by Theo Fennell. ⁣He generously donated two signed copies of his book for a drawing to Jewelry Navigator Podcast listeners, and the winners are:   Cristina Tamames of Atlanta, GA, and Scott Thompson of Nova Scotia CONGRATULATIONS!  This was the last Jewelry Navigator Podcast for 2019. Thank you to all the guests, subscribers, and listeners! It's truly been a pleasure sharing my jewelry discoveries of unique creations for those who want to stand out with jewelry created with purpose.   I’d love to know what you’d like hear on the podcast for 2020.   Email suggestions to brenna@jewelrynavigator.com  or DM me @jewelrynavigator on Instagram.   Blessings for a lovely and safe holiday season, and I’ll be back soon with more jewelry stories and adventures!

Sue Oster is the fearless force behind Feral Jewelry. She shares an interpretation of life’s strength and vulnerabilities using her signature collections created with sustainable and ethically sourced precious materials, combining design elements to celebrate who we are and what makes us unique. She IS the Elegant Rebel, and her MO of highlighting anomalies and unexpected elements are the thread with which she shares her creative vision and inspirations, defined by her philosophy of, “If a diamond is forever, life is eternal”. “Susan Oster launched Feral Jewelry in 2016.  After twenty years working in interior design, she turned her attention to jewelry, focusing on her love of nature and animal forms. Feral is her unbridled look at what it means to be both glamorous and undomesticated - to love the great outdoors and also be completely feminine.  It is a fearless approach to self expression and statement of strength.  Each piece is handmade is the USA; all parts are organic, recycled, and constructed in the timeless tradition of fine jewelry.” - From Feral Jewelry’s Home Page In the podcast, Sue shared some of her favorite Feral pieces, including her Antler Cuff bracelet in 18kt yellow gold, her Crystal Spike dangle bracelet, Thorn Hoop Earrings, and Spike Antler Ring. Ethically and Responsibly Sourcing Materials Feral Jewelry acquires materials from CITES certified sources, and Sue goes above and beyond to ensure that the fossils and natural materials she uses in her jewelry are authenticated and certifiably identified as ethically sourced. CITES regulations use strict standards so selections are in the best interests of preservation and sustainability. For more information about the regulations put into place by CITES, participating countries, see their website, <a href="https://www.cites.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.cites.org</a> You can find Feral Jewelry on her website, <a href="http://feraljewelry.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">feraljewelry.com</a>;  The Jewelry Bar in Palm Desert, Vault Nantucket Anne Emory Lockert, Birmingham, AL Belle Cose, Jackson Hole, WY Polishing and Finishing for Jewellers and Silversmiths Book Giveaway Winners Last week, my guest on Jewelry Navigator Podcast was Stephen M Goldsmith, master polisher. In his book, “Polishing and Finishing for Jewellers and Silversmiths”, Stephen shares techniques and methods he’s used to maintain some of Great Britain’s national treasures, as well as adding convincing details to current bespoke jewelry masterpieces created by Theo Fennell. ⁣He generously donated two signed copies of his book for a drawing to Jewelry Navigator Podcast listeners, and the winners are: Cristina Tamames of Atlanta, GA, and Scott Thompson of Nova Scotia CONGRATULATIONS!  This was the last Jewelry Navigator Podcast for 2019. Thank you to all the guests, subscribers, and listeners! It's truly been a pleasure sharing my jewelry discoveries of unique creations for those who want to stand out with jewelry created with purpose. I’d love to know what you’d like hear on the podcast for 2020. Email suggestions to <a href="mailto:brenna@jewelrynavigator.com">brenna@jewelrynavigator.com</a> or DM me @jewelrynavigator on Instagram. Blessings for a lovely and safe holiday season, and I’ll be back soon with more jewelry stories and adventures!

How to be Your Own Elegant Rebel With Sue Oster, Founder of Feral Jewelry

Tonya Powell

Clarity, insight, and wisdom are three qualities I feel this week’s Jewelry Navigator Podcast guest exhibits naturally. Tonya Powell is founder and creative initiator of Pareure, a collection of  jewelry designed for women who define themselves with confidence, and reach beyond limitations. Her classically simple signature circular designs are the embodiment of her tagline, “Be Seen. Be Heard, Be Bold”. I’m excited to share Tonya’s story on this week’s Jewelry Navigator Podcast episode, and if you’re in the Washington DC Metro area the first weekend of December, you can see and shop her jewelry firsthand at the Holiday Sugarloaf Crafts Festival in Chantilly, VA, December 6-8. You can find Pareure online at pareure.com and on Instagram @pareureofficial.

Clarity, insight, and wisdom are three qualities I feel this week’s Jewelry Navigator Podcast guest exhibits naturally. Tonya Powell is founder and creative initiator of Pareure, a collection of  jewelry designed for women who define themselves with confidence, and reach beyond limitations. Her classically simple signature circular designs are the embodiment of her tagline, “Be Seen. Be Heard, Be Bold”. I’m excited to share Tonya’s story on this week’s Jewelry Navigator Podcast episode, and if you’re in the Washington DC Metro area the first weekend of December, you can see and shop her jewelry firsthand at the Holiday Sugarloaf Crafts Festival in Chantilly, VA, December 6-8. You can find Pareure online at <a href="http://pareure.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">pareure.com</a> and on Instagram @pareureofficial.

From Corporate Engineer to Full Time Jewelry Designer With Tonya Powell of Pareure

Liz Kantner

Inside Jewelry Trade Shows &amp; Marketing With Liz Kantner, Curator &amp; Designer Consultant for the Premier Show Liz Kantner is the designer consultant to rising, independent designers for Emerald Exposition’s jewelry trade shows, JA New York, and is heading up their debut Premier Show in Las Vegas, May 30 through June 3rd, 2019. A few of the designers attending the show have been guests on Jewelry Navigator Podcast, like Samantha Jackson of Heavenly Vices Fine Jewelry, and Kate Hubley of K8Jewelry. Other designers featured are Emily Kuvin Jewelry, and Debra Halperin of May Came Home Jewelry, as well as industry insiders, Roger and Rachel Dery of Gem Legacy, and Roger Dery Gems. Liz had extensive experience with digital marketing before she started her journey in the jewelry industry. She moved to Denver from Philadelphia, and answered a Craig’s List ad for a social media and marketing position with Todd Reed Jewelry. She advanced to marketing manager for Todd Reed. She compared her time at Todd Reed to a master’s program in luxury marketing and the jewelry industry.There, she covered all aspects of marketing, while connecting them with sales strategy. With a large staff of experienced jewelers, she familiarized with jewelry design and fabrication processes. Since her time at Todd Reed, Liz has moved back to the East Coast. She found her current roll with Emerald Expositions after the unfortunate and untimely passing of Cindy Edelstein, the former curator and mentor to designers featured in the jewelry shows represented by Emerald Expositions. Liz does her best to follow in the steps of Cindy by nurturing new and rising jewelry designers featured in her shows. Her drive to serve the designers  in the shows she curates is inspiring. Besides sharing her experience as a new shop owner in Asheville, NC, we discuss how designers can use the shift in retail trends to their advantage through trade shows and marketing. You can find Liz on Instagram @liz_kantner Premier @premier.shows Watch their feeds for exciting coverage of the exclusive Premier Show in Las Vegas! Email her at elizabeth.kantner@gmail.com for questions regarding future trade shows and her consulting services. The sponsor for this podcast is the Spring Fling Jewelry &amp; Accessory Guide, featuring gifts perfect for the special events and occasions in spring, like father’s day, graduations, anniversaries, weddings, and birth gifts. I feature some of my favorite designers, many of whom have been guests on the podcast, like CRASH Jewelry, Mary van der Aa, Emily Kuvin Jewelry, Hania Kuzbari, Sarah Michikos, Nayla Shami,and MINTON. You can find the guide under the Special Features tab in the main menu on my website or click here https://jewelrynavigator.com/spring-fling-jewelry-accessory-gift-guide/ Thanks so much for joining me today - I know you have a choice in what you listen to, and if you like jewelry, you’re in for a treat - so sit back, relax, and enjoy the episode! One more thing! Do you have jewelry questions, or are you an emerging jewelry designer who needs a boost? Future Jewelry Navigator Podcasts are in the works, and scheduling is open for a short time. Reach out to me with questions and queries at brenna@jewelrynavigator.com.

Inside Jewelry Trade Shows &amp; Marketing With Liz Kantner, Curator &amp; Designer Consultant for the Premier Show Liz Kantner is the designer consultant to rising, independent designers for Emerald Exposition’s jewelry trade shows, JA New York, and is heading up their debut Premier Show in Las Vegas, May 30 through June 3rd, 2019. A few of the designers attending the show have been guests on Jewelry Navigator Podcast, like Samantha Jackson of Heavenly Vices Fine Jewelry, and Kate Hubley of K8Jewelry. Other designers featured are Emily Kuvin Jewelry, and Debra Halperin of May Came Home Jewelry, as well as industry insiders, Roger and Rachel Dery of Gem Legacy, and Roger Dery Gems. Liz had extensive experience with digital marketing before she started her journey in the jewelry industry. She moved to Denver from Philadelphia, and answered a Craig’s List ad for a social media and marketing position with Todd Reed Jewelry. She advanced to marketing manager for Todd Reed. She compared her time at Todd Reed to a master’s program in luxury marketing and the jewelry industry.There, she covered all aspects of marketing, while connecting them with sales strategy. With a large staff of experienced jewelers, she familiarized with jewelry design and fabrication processes. Since her time at Todd Reed, Liz has moved back to the East Coast. She found her current roll with Emerald Expositions after the unfortunate and untimely passing of Cindy Edelstein, the former curator and mentor to designers featured in the jewelry shows represented by Emerald Expositions. Liz does her best to follow in the steps of Cindy by nurturing new and rising jewelry designers featured in her shows. Her drive to serve the designers  in the shows she curates is inspiring. Besides sharing her experience as a new shop owner in Asheville, NC, we discuss how designers can use the shift in retail trends to their advantage through trade shows and marketing. You can find Liz on Instagram @liz_kantner Premier @premier.shows Watch their feeds for exciting coverage of the exclusive Premier Show in Las Vegas! Email her at <a href="mailto:elizabeth.kantner@gmail.com">elizabeth.kantner@gmail.com</a> for questions regarding future trade shows and her consulting services. The sponsor for this podcast is the Spring Fling Jewelry &amp; Accessory Guide, featuring gifts perfect for the special events and occasions in spring, like father’s day, graduations, anniversaries, weddings, and birth gifts. I feature some of my favorite designers, many of whom have been guests on the podcast, like CRASH Jewelry, Mary van der Aa, Emily Kuvin Jewelry, Hania Kuzbari, Sarah Michikos, Nayla Shami,and MINTON. You can find the guide under the Special Features tab in the main menu on my website or click here <a href="https://jewelrynavigator.com/spring-fling-jewelry-accessory-gift-guide/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://jewelrynavigator.com/spring-fling-jewelry-accessory-gift-guide/</a> Thanks so much for joining me today - I know you have a choice in what you listen to, and if you like jewelry, you’re in for a treat - so sit back, relax, and enjoy the episode! One more thing! Do you have jewelry questions, or are you an emerging jewelry designer who needs a boost? Future Jewelry Navigator Podcasts are in the works, and scheduling is open for a short time. Reach out to me with questions and queries at <a href="mailto:brenna@jewelrynavigator.com">brenna@jewelrynavigator.com</a>.

Inside Jewelry Trade Shows & Marketing With Liz Kantner, Curator & Designer Consultant for the Premier Show

Welcome to the 20th episode of the jewelry navigator podcast! Today’s guest is Julie Bishop, creator and designer behind not just one designer jewelry business, but TWO - Juler’s Row, and Katherine and Josephine. To help celebrate the 20th episode, and bring some extra sparkle to back to school, I have a very special back to school jewel giveaway, collaborating with my guest, Julie Bishop, and her Juler’s Row home decor items. Juler’s Row started as a blog, and a way to explore multiple areas of jewelry design. With bench, metal smithing and design experience, Julie understands the processes from concept to jewelry. As her career’s evolved, she’s gained more hands on experience from behind the scenes as well as from the boutique counter, assisting clients with custom designs. Using the concept of the variety one finds in a jewelry district, along with her name,  Juler’s Row is a line of jewelry art - both wearable and decorative - for yourself and your home! The jewelry of Juler’s Row is sterling silver and yellow gold vermeil over sterling silver, accented with linear and geometric black and white enamel detail, set with rose cut white topaz gemstones, black onyx and fresh water pearls. Juler’s Row home decor line grew out of an innovative solution to Julie’s desire to have jewelry wall art, and decorative accessories.  Unable to find just what she wanted, she created a line of wall art and home decor items created and designed between she and her mother, Amy. The two collaborate on designs, then Amy hand sketches and accents the details with watercolors the antique jewelry, tiaras and gemstones featured on Juler’s Row decor items. The artwork is then transferred to canvas wall art, tote bags, accent pillows, wallpaper, and paper prints. Julie’s other line, Katherine and Josephine, is a line of vintage inspired jewelry designs, which connects antique style with a relevant update for today and for years to come. Katherine and Josephine offers a variety of styles, from minimalistic tube cuffs, set with diamonds on the ends, to jewelry set with French cut stones. Julie’s fine jewelry line of Katherine and Josephine creates jewelry that’s charming and classical using accents like milgraining and bright cut stones.   GIVEAWAY!!!   As a special treat for back to school, and to help you carry your jewels to school, and deck out a dorm or study room with jewelry, Julie and I are doing and Juler’s Row Giveaway for not one, but TWO Juler’s Row items.   The first one is a Double sided heavy cotton twill tote bag with belting straps, with a Cushion Cut Diamond, Sketched in pencil, painted in watercolor, printed on cotton material, allowing you to sparkle as you return to school, or wherever you go!   The Bag measures 16.25"X15.”, and the diamond was painted by Julie’s mother, Amy, and has a retail value of $145!   The second giveaway and back to school jewel, is a Canvas Print of an   Opal Layout Rendering sketched in pencil, painted in watercolor on 140 lb. paper and transferred to canvas.   The Opal Layout was designed by Julie, and painted by Julie’s mom, Amy.   The wrapped canvas is 12X12 inches, and 3/4 inch deep, with hanging wire. Retail Value: $145   I originally had the giveaway scheduled for today, but wanted to give you all more time and chances to win - so, to enter to win either the Cushion Cut Diamond Tote or the Opal Layout Rendering Canvas print, you’ll want to follow both Jewelry Navigator and Juler’s Row on instagram or Facebook, @jewlerynavigator or @julersrow and tag three friends, and include the hashtag, #julersrowgiveaway.   So, you and your friends have a chance to win either the Diamond Tote bag or a jeweled opal canvas print - both perfect for a stylish return to school or to add more sparkle to any office or study area!   I’ll announce the winner on next week’s podcast, and you have until Sunday, August 12, to enter!   I’m so excited to be sharing Julies’s story and her unique jewelry home decor items and jewelry with you, and am grateful for her generous participation in my very first give away!   Good luck!

Welcome to the 20th episode of the jewelry navigator podcast! Today’s guest is Julie Bishop, creator and designer behind not just one designer jewelry business, but TWO - Juler’s Row, and Katherine and Josephine. To help celebrate the 20th episode, and bring some extra sparkle to back to school, I have a very special back to school jewel giveaway, collaborating with my guest, Julie Bishop, and her Juler’s Row home decor items. Juler’s Row started as a blog, and a way to explore multiple areas of jewelry design. With bench, metal smithing and design experience, Julie understands the processes from concept to jewelry. As her career’s evolved, she’s gained more hands on experience from behind the scenes as well as from the boutique counter, assisting clients with custom designs. Using the concept of the variety one finds in a jewelry district, along with her name,  Juler’s Row is a line of jewelry art - both wearable and decorative - for yourself and your home! The jewelry of Juler’s Row is sterling silver and yellow gold vermeil over sterling silver, accented with linear and geometric black and white enamel detail, set with rose cut white topaz gemstones, black onyx and fresh water pearls. Juler’s Row home decor line grew out of an innovative solution to Julie’s desire to have jewelry wall art, and decorative accessories.  Unable to find just what she wanted, she created a line of wall art and home decor items created and designed between she and her mother, Amy. The two collaborate on designs, then Amy hand sketches and accents the details with watercolors the antique jewelry, tiaras and gemstones featured on Juler’s Row decor items. The artwork is then transferred to canvas wall art, tote bags, accent pillows, wallpaper, and paper prints. Julie’s other line, Katherine and Josephine, is a line of vintage inspired jewelry designs, which connects antique style with a relevant update for today and for years to come. Katherine and Josephine offers a variety of styles, from minimalistic tube cuffs, set with diamonds on the ends, to jewelry set with French cut stones. Julie’s fine jewelry line of Katherine and Josephine creates jewelry that’s charming and classical using accents like milgraining and bright cut stones. GIVEAWAY!!! As a special treat for back to school, and to help you carry your jewels to school, and deck out a dorm or study room with jewelry, Julie and I are doing and Juler’s Row Giveaway for not one, but TWO Juler’s Row items. The first one is a Double sided heavy cotton twill tote bag with belting straps, with a Cushion Cut Diamond, Sketched in pencil, painted in watercolor, printed on cotton material, allowing you to sparkle as you return to school, or wherever you go! The Bag measures 16.25"X15.”, and the diamond was painted by Julie’s mother, Amy, and has a retail value of $145! The second giveaway and back to school jewel, is a Canvas Print of an Opal Layout Rendering sketched in pencil, painted in watercolor on 140 lb. paper and transferred to canvas. The Opal Layout was designed by Julie, and painted by Julie’s mom, Amy.   The wrapped canvas is 12X12 inches, and 3/4 inch deep, with hanging wire. Retail Value: $145 I originally had the giveaway scheduled for today, but wanted to give you all more time and chances to win - so, to enter to win either the Cushion Cut Diamond Tote or the Opal Layout Rendering Canvas print, you’ll want to follow both Jewelry Navigator and Juler’s Row on instagram or Facebook, @jewlerynavigator or @julersrow and tag three friends, and include the hashtag, #julersrowgiveaway. So, you and your friends have a chance to win either the Diamond Tote bag or a jeweled opal canvas print - both perfect for a stylish return to school or to add more sparkle to any office or study area! I’ll announce the winner on next week’s podcast, and you have until Sunday, August 12, to enter! I’m so excited to be sharing Julies’s story and her unique jewelry home decor items and jewelry with you, and am grateful for her generous participation in my very first give away! Good luck!

Episode 20 Back to School Jewels With Juler's Row Home Decor Jewelry Art

Denise Forbes

What could possibly complement a private showing of fine jewelry better than a glass of champagne while beholding rare gems, like taaffeite, a lavender gem that sparkles as much or more than diamond, and blue color change Bekily garnet?! Today, I visit with the daughter of the mother - daughter team of California Girl Jewelry, Denise Forbes, where from their boutique in San Francisco, they treat clients and walk in customers to champagne and an entrancing selection of gemstones, along with jewelry designs in which to enhance and showcase them. Originally from New England and NYC, Mariel Baker, mother of the two partners, moved to the San Francisco Bay Area, and continued her executive level career in the dot com industry. Her desire and interest in jewelry set with rare gemstones followed her into retirement, where she began California Girl Jewelry. Denise later joined her mother in San Francisco. Together they bring phenomenal jewelry to gem aficionados and jewelry lovers all over the world. The rare, beautiful and exclusive gems they procure directly from mine sources are their signature. Their gemstones are complimented by high quality settings of 18kt white, yellow, rose gold and platinum, set with full cut, F/VS quality diamonds, yet prices are comparably  affordable due to their in-house manufacturing, and guiding motto, “Jewelry made for women, by women.”                                                                                                                                                                                                             The partners and their all women design team share enthusiasm and a knowledge of rare gemstones that serves their clients’ best interests, while offering exceptional service with free ring sizing, free shipping, and lifetime maintenance.  Watch for the coordinating blog post on jewelrynavigator.com for my favorite pieces of California Girl Jewelry, and you can find your favorite pieces at californiagirljewelry.com!

What could possibly complement a private showing of fine jewelry better than a glass of champagne while beholding rare gems, like taaffeite, a lavender gem that sparkles as much or more than diamond, and blue color change Bekily garnet?! Today, I visit with the daughter of the mother - daughter team of California Girl Jewelry, Denise Forbes, where from their boutique in San Francisco, they treat clients and walk in customers to champagne and an entrancing selection of gemstones, along with jewelry designs in which to enhance and showcase them. Originally from New England and NYC, Mariel Baker, mother of the two partners, moved to the San Francisco Bay Area, and continued her executive level career in the dot com industry. Her desire and interest in jewelry set with rare gemstones followed her into retirement, where she began California Girl Jewelry. Denise later joined her mother in San Francisco. Together they bring phenomenal jewelry to gem aficionados and jewelry lovers all over the world. The rare, beautiful and exclusive gems they procure directly from mine sources are their signature. Their gemstones are complimented by high quality settings of 18kt white, yellow, rose gold and platinum, set with full cut, F/VS quality diamonds, yet prices are comparably  affordable due to their in-house manufacturing, and guiding motto, “Jewelry made for women, by women.”                                                                                                                                                                                                             The partners and their all women design team share enthusiasm and a knowledge of rare gemstones that serves their clients’ best interests, while offering exceptional service with free ring sizing, free shipping, and lifetime maintenance. Watch for the coordinating blog post on <a href="http://jewelrynavigator.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">jewelrynavigator.com</a> for my favorite pieces of California Girl Jewelry, and you can find your favorite pieces at <a href="http://californiagirljewelry.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">californiagirljewelry.com</a>!

Episode 10: Champagne, Rare Gemstones, and Jewelry With Denise Forbes of California Girl Jewelry 

Besides Mother's Day and Father's Day, spring often brings many other reasons to celebrate, like graduations, weddings, anniversaries, and the birth or adoption of a baby.  When given or received as a gift, or purchased for ourselves, jewelry allows us to reflect on our life celebrations long after the cake is gone, and streamers are torn down.  Do you have a special anniversary or birthday this year? Is something worth celebrating happening soon? Is someone close to you graduating from high school or college? Listen to the fabulous jewelry and accessory gift options by talented designers and jewelers featured in the podcast and coordinating post on Jewelry Navigator. Tour the galleries for unique jewelry and accessory gifts – either for someone special, or yourself! http://bit.ly/SpringFlingJewelryGuide

Besides Mother's Day and Father's Day, spring often brings many other reasons to celebrate, like graduations, weddings, anniversaries, and the birth or adoption of a baby. When given or received as a gift, or purchased for ourselves, jewelry allows us to reflect on our life celebrations long after the cake is gone, and streamers are torn down.  Do you have a special anniversary or birthday this year? Is something worth celebrating happening soon? Is someone close to you graduating from high school or college? Listen to the fabulous jewelry and accessory gift options by talented designers and jewelers featured in the podcast and coordinating post on Jewelry Navigator. Tour the galleries for unique jewelry and accessory gifts – either for someone special, or yourself! <a href="http://bit.ly/SpringFlingJewelryGuide" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/SpringFlingJewelryGuide</a>

Spring Fling Jewelry & Accessory Gift Guide

AP Gemology &amp; Jewelry With Thesis Gems   Last week’s episode was all about alternative jewelry to the class ring. I shared so many other ring options that would be worn and not destined for the jewelry graveyards of forgotten jewelry box drawers.     This week, we continue with the school theme with a Thesis.   According to the Oxford dictionary, and Thesis is   “A  statement or theory that is put forward as a premise to be maintained or proved.”   I vehemently stand by the thesis that jewelry is worth more than the money we pay for it.   Jewelry speaks the words we don’t have to tell someone how special they are to us.   Jewelry is like wearing a mini monument that continuously celebrates our most important life events.   Cate Claus is the creator and designer behind Thesis gems, and  brings more validation to my theory     Cate thoughtfully and throughly sources the materials used to create her jewelry, using only the finest gems recovered in the most earth friendly practices while yielding the most return to the local and regional communities and environments.     As stated on her website, her Motto for Thesis Gems is:   “We believe that people and the environment are more valuable than any gem. That’s why Thesis seeks sources that are committed to ethical treatment of workers and the land.  And we donate 1% of our gross sales to organizations fighting to conserve and defend our planet. That's our thesis. Guaranteed forever.”   I feel Cate does a great job proving and supporting her thesis, and she does it all while maintaining a full time practice as a pediatrician in the San Francisco area.   I’m so happy to share her story today!

AP Gemology &amp; Jewelry With Thesis Gems Last week’s episode was all about alternative jewelry to the class ring. I shared so many other ring options that would be worn and not destined for the jewelry graveyards of forgotten jewelry box drawers. This week, we continue with the school theme with a Thesis. According to the Oxford dictionary, and Thesis is “A statement or theory that is put forward as a premise to be maintained or proved.” I vehemently stand by the thesis that jewelry is worth more than the money we pay for it. Jewelry speaks the words we don’t have to tell someone how special they are to us. Jewelry is like wearing a mini monument that continuously celebrates our most important life events. Cate Claus is the creator and designer behind Thesis gems, and  brings more validation to my theory Cate thoughtfully and throughly sources the materials used to create her jewelry, using only the finest gems recovered in the most earth friendly practices while yielding the most return to the local and regional communities and environments. As stated on her website, her Motto for Thesis Gems is: “We believe that people and the environment are more valuable than any gem. That’s why Thesis seeks sources that are committed to ethical treatment of workers and the land.  And we donate 1% of our gross sales to organizations fighting to conserve and defend our planet. That's our thesis. Guaranteed forever.” I feel Cate does a great job proving and supporting her thesis, and she does it all while maintaining a full time practice as a pediatrician in the San Francisco area. I’m so happy to share her story today!

Episode 23 AP Gemology and Jewelry with Thesis Gems

Kiara Boughner

Episode 17 The Eclectic Story and Designs of Wade and Willow Hand Forged Jewelry with Kiara Boughner Where would you find a dragonfly carrying opals on its wings?   Or mermaids guarding labradorite? …in the jewelry of Wade and Willow Hand Forged Jewelry!  Today, I’m sharing the story of jewelry artist, Kiara Boughner, who uses her many artistic talents  to create Wade and Willow Hand Forged Jewelry.  An avid rock hound and gem fanatic, Kiara has created a niche specific to unique styles inspired by designs that are eclectic, yet include themes celebrating nature with a classic flair.  In between being a wife, mother of a toddler, part time model, rock and gem hound, designer and metalsmith, Kiara creates jewelry with stones she often sources herself with her family in the California desert.  Kiara is lovely, with a sincere connection between the jewelry she creates for the people who love to wear it.  Raised in a musical and creative family, Kiara shares how she navigates family, fashion modeling,  and time to pursue her passions of gem collecting and jewelry creation.  I loved hearing how Kiara’s father instilled a love of rock and gem collecting, and provided the tools and taught her the skills to take a gem from its raw state and reveal its potential as jewelry.  More women are finding their creative paths as metal smiths, jewelry designers and fabricators.  I especially enjoy sharing stories like hers to inspire others to follow their creative callings.  To hear more stories of jewelry and the artists who create it, subscribe to the podcast, and leave a review in iTunes or the platform you listen to podcasts on - I’d truly appreciate it! Thanks for joining me today, sit back, relax, and enjoy the episode, and you can find Wade and Willow Hand Forged Jewelry at wadeandwillow.com, and on Instagram, Wade and Willow Jewelry and Desgin.

Episode 17 The Eclectic Story and Designs of Wade and Willow Hand Forged Jewelry with Kiara Boughner Where would you find a dragonfly carrying opals on its wings? Or mermaids guarding labradorite? …in the jewelry of Wade and Willow Hand Forged Jewelry!  Today, I’m sharing the story of jewelry artist, Kiara Boughner, who uses her many artistic talents  to create Wade and Willow Hand Forged Jewelry.  An avid rock hound and gem fanatic, Kiara has created a niche specific to unique styles inspired by designs that are eclectic, yet include themes celebrating nature with a classic flair.  In between being a wife, mother of a toddler, part time model, rock and gem hound, designer and metalsmith, Kiara creates jewelry with stones she often sources herself with her family in the California desert.  Kiara is lovely, with a sincere connection between the jewelry she creates for the people who love to wear it.  Raised in a musical and creative family, Kiara shares how she navigates family, fashion modeling,  and time to pursue her passions of gem collecting and jewelry creation.  I loved hearing how Kiara’s father instilled a love of rock and gem collecting, and provided the tools and taught her the skills to take a gem from its raw state and reveal its potential as jewelry.  More women are finding their creative paths as metal smiths, jewelry designers and fabricators.  I especially enjoy sharing stories like hers to inspire others to follow their creative callings.  To hear more stories of jewelry and the artists who create it, subscribe to the podcast, and leave a review in iTunes or the platform you listen to podcasts on - I’d truly appreciate it! Thanks for joining me today, sit back, relax, and enjoy the episode, and you can find Wade and Willow Hand Forged Jewelry at <a href="http://wadeandwillow.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">wadeandwillow.com</a>, and on Instagram, Wade and Willow Jewelry and Desgin.

Episode 17 The Eclectic Story and Designs of Wade and Willow Hand Forged Jewelry with Kiara Boughner

Emma Hoekstra

Emma Hoekstra is my guest this week on Jewelry Navigator Podcast.   Founder of Emma Elizabeth Jewelry, and winner of this year’s Halstead Grant, it seems everything is going well for her.   While we hope joy and celebration prevail in our lives, loss, grief, healing, and discovery remain unavoidable to the human experience.   After the loss of her boyfriend in a tragic car accident, Emma reclaimed her joy and purpose through a process of healing through jewelry design, which eventually led to the winning submission of this year’s Halstead Grant.   Using metal smithing and jewelry fabrication as forms of expression and cathartic therapy, Emma worked through her grief, and emerged with an ability to intertwine feeling, aesthetic, and dimension into jewelry collections defined by her signature tagline,, “Confident - Edgy - Unique”.   Emma’s courage and focus are inspirational, and her jewelry is unique and captivating. To see her latest collections and bespoke creations, visit emmaelizabethjewelry.com, her Instagram page is @emmaelizabethjewelry Resources Mentioned in this Episode:   Emma Elizabeth Jewelry https://www.emmaelizabethjewelry.com/   Grand Valley State University Allendale, MI   Halstead Grant https://grant.halsteadbead.com/   Halstead Bead https://www.halsteadbead.com/   Lisa Lehmann Designs Grand Haven, MI   Julie Sanford Design Grand Haven, MI

Emma Hoekstra is my guest this week on Jewelry Navigator Podcast. Founder of Emma Elizabeth Jewelry, and winner of this year’s Halstead Grant, it seems everything is going well for her. While we hope joy and celebration prevail in our lives, loss, grief, healing, and discovery remain unavoidable to the human experience. After the loss of her boyfriend in a tragic car accident, Emma reclaimed her joy and purpose through a process of healing through jewelry design, which eventually led to the winning submission of this year’s Halstead Grant. Using metal smithing and jewelry fabrication as forms of expression and cathartic therapy, Emma worked through her grief, and emerged with an ability to intertwine feeling, aesthetic, and dimension into jewelry collections defined by her signature tagline,, “Confident - Edgy - Unique”. Emma’s courage and focus are inspirational, and her jewelry is unique and captivating. To see her latest collections and bespoke creations, visit <a href="http://emmaelizabethjewelry.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">emmaelizabethjewelry.com</a>, her Instagram page is @emmaelizabethjewelry Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Emma Elizabeth Jewelry <a href="https://www.emmaelizabethjewelry.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.emmaelizabethjewelry.com/</a> Grand Valley State University Allendale, MI Halstead Grant <a href="https://grant.halsteadbead.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://grant.halsteadbead.com/</a> Halstead Bead <a href="https://www.halsteadbead.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.halsteadbead.com/</a> Lisa Lehmann Designs Grand Haven, MI Julie Sanford Design Grand Haven, MI

Emma Hoekstra of Emma Elizabeth Jewelry Shares Her Story and the Challenges that Led Her to Winning the 2019 Halstead Grant

Tracy Trainor Sculpts

Tracy Trainor became a jewelry designer and maker as she meandered across the globe, and uses inspirations from her formative years in Japan, to the countryside of Ireland, where she currently resides.   What captures my attention with Tracy’s jewelry is the movement she coerces from wax carving, to casting, down to the texture.   When challenged to make a butterfly ring unique to her own aesthetic and creativity, she crafted a 3-dimensional butterfly that appears to be taking flight from one’s finger, complete with subtle veining in wings, to slight wind adjustments.   I’m delighted to share Tracy’s story today on Jewelry Navigator Podcast, and also, that she’ll be featured in Milan Jewelry week in the prestigious Artistar Jewels Show October 24-27.   You can find Tracy’s jewelry on her website, tracytrainorjewellery.com as well as on Facebook, and Instagram.   I wish Tracy a wonderful time and best of luck in Milan! Be sure to keep watching my Instagram feed for posts sharing Tracy’s jewelry, including personalized photos of her Equus horse pendant with me!   Also, do you like to know how jewelry like Tracy’s is created? On Tracy Trainor’s IG feed, she often shares behind the scenes while creating a piece of her jewelry, as well as explaining the processes she uses.

Tracy Trainor became a jewelry designer and maker as she meandered across the globe, and uses inspirations from her formative years in Japan, to the countryside of Ireland, where she currently resides. What captures my attention with Tracy’s jewelry is the movement she coerces from wax carving, to casting, down to the texture. When challenged to make a butterfly ring unique to her own aesthetic and creativity, she crafted a 3-dimensional butterfly that appears to be taking flight from one’s finger, complete with subtle veining in wings, to slight wind adjustments. I’m delighted to share Tracy’s story today on Jewelry Navigator Podcast, and also, that she’ll be featured in Milan Jewelry week in the prestigious Artistar Jewels Show October 24-27. You can find Tracy’s jewelry on her website, <a href="http://tracytrainorjewellery.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">tracytrainorjewellery.com</a> as well as on Facebook, and Instagram. I wish Tracy a wonderful time and best of luck in Milan! Be sure to keep watching my Instagram feed for posts sharing Tracy’s jewelry, including personalized photos of her Equus horse pendant with me! Also, do you like to know how jewelry like Tracy’s is created? On Tracy Trainor’s IG feed, she often shares behind the scenes while creating a piece of her jewelry, as well as explaining the processes she uses.

Tracy Trainor Sculpts Motion & Life Into Wearable Jewelry Art 

Pam Waill

Today, I’m sharing my visit with Pam Waill, of Petite Baleine Jewelry,   She’ll be showing at the New York Now Show next month,  August 10-14 at the Javits Center in booth 1442.     Pam’s jewelry design business precipitated from her marketing background and an affinity for artistic creativity.   A serendipitous visit to a local boutique in her hometown of Katonah, NY, was the springboard for Petite Baleine Jewelry.   As a mother of teen and adult children, she works her jewelry business around her family and their dog, who you’ll hear in the background occasionally through the podcast, but I love that!   It shows that we don’t have to live in a perfect, sterile world to have both a career doing what we love and a personal, family life.   With the support of family and peers, we can enjoy both our personal and professional lives, which is just as exciting as it is empowering.   Pam is endearing and approachable, and it was a delight visiting with her.   Our visit begins as she shares how her knowledge base in marketing was influential in starting her business.   Pam also shares how the benefits of trade shows, and  what new and emerging designers can do until they’re prepared to invest in shows.     The overarchng aesthitics of Petite Baleine Jewelry are relaxed, yet elegant, and easily reflect today’s organic vibes.   Using a mix of materials appeals to a wide shopping demographic, from youthful and care-free to luxurious and sophisticated.   Petite Baleine Jewelry pairs Tahitial pearls with leather, while high karat gold cradles stones like Columbian emeralds, boulder opals, and alluring spinel,   Petite Baleine Jewelry offers shoppers a range of unique and one of a kind jewelry.   Pam will be in booth 1442 at the New York Now show Once again, that’s August 10-14, at the Javits Center.     Stop by and say hello, and try on her collections - tell her you heard her story here on Jewelry Navigator podcast!   Also, look for me! I’ll be there as well!   If you’re a desinger, and would like to be featured on Jewelry Navigator Podcast, now’s your time to tell your story on one of the fastest growing platforms!   I have a few openings left in my schedule to feature designers and industry specialists forupcoming episodes   You can reach me at brenna@jewelrynavigator.com, or DM me on IG or Facebook to get the ball rolling!

Today, I’m sharing my visit with Pam Waill, of Petite Baleine Jewelry, She’ll be showing at the New York Now Show next month,  August 10-14 at the Javits Center in booth 1442. Pam’s jewelry design business precipitated from her marketing background and an affinity for artistic creativity. A serendipitous visit to a local boutique in her hometown of Katonah, NY, was the springboard for Petite Baleine Jewelry. As a mother of teen and adult children, she works her jewelry business around her family and their dog, who you’ll hear in the background occasionally through the podcast, but I love that! It shows that we don’t have to live in a perfect, sterile world to have both a career doing what we love and a personal, family life. With the support of family and peers, we can enjoy both our personal and professional lives, which is just as exciting as it is empowering. Pam is endearing and approachable, and it was a delight visiting with her. Our visit begins as she shares how her knowledge base in marketing was influential in starting her business. Pam also shares how the benefits of trade shows, and  what new and emerging designers can do until they’re prepared to invest in shows. The overarchng aesthitics of Petite Baleine Jewelry are relaxed, yet elegant, and easily reflect today’s organic vibes. Using a mix of materials appeals to a wide shopping demographic, from youthful and care-free to luxurious and sophisticated. Petite Baleine Jewelry pairs Tahitial pearls with leather, while high karat gold cradles stones like Columbian emeralds, boulder opals, and alluring spinel, Petite Baleine Jewelry offers shoppers a range of unique and one of a kind jewelry. Pam will be in booth 1442 at the New York Now show Once again, that’s August 10-14, at the Javits Center. Stop by and say hello, and try on her collections - tell her you heard her story here on Jewelry Navigator podcast! Also, look for me! I’ll be there as well! If you’re a desinger, and would like to be featured on Jewelry Navigator Podcast, now’s your time to tell your story on one of the fastest growing platforms! I have a few openings left in my schedule to feature designers and industry specialists forupcoming episodes You can reach me at brenna@jewelrynavigator.com, or DM me on IG or Facebook to get the ball rolling!

Pam Waill of Petite Baleine Jewelry Shares Her Jewelry Business Journey and Tips on Trade Shows

Rachel Dery

Whether you love jewelry and gems as much as I do, you may wonder sometimes about where the gems are found.   Knowing where gems are found is traceable   Knowing who finds the gem crystals, and exactly where to look is harder, and has been more difficult to trace - until now, and unless you make that your mission.   Today, I’m very excited and honored to be sharing my visit with Roger and Rachel Dery.   Their gem story goes so much deeper than the depths from which the gems they feature are discovered.     The Dery family, Roger, Ginger, and Rachel launched Gem Legacy, last fall,  and 501 c 3 non-profit company.   In Tucson, next month, Roger, Ginger and Rachel will be celebrating the launch of Gem Legacy.   Their mission is to make the lives of the miners, families and communities that are supported through Gem Legacy better, and more enriched through their treasured resources by means of educational and guided support by Gem Legacy.   With the demands of more transparent commerce interactions, Roger Dery and his family are building a legacy of trust in the gem and mineral industry from the ground up - something that is way overdue.   You can find Gem Legacy on Instagram @thegemlegacy, and Roger Dery's custom and expertly faceted gemstones at rogerdery.com, and @rogerdery on Instagram.

Whether you love jewelry and gems as much as I do, you may wonder sometimes about where the gems are found. Knowing where gems are found is traceable Knowing who finds the gem crystals, and exactly where to look is harder, and has been more difficult to trace - until now, and unless you make that your mission. Today, I’m very excited and honored to be sharing my visit with Roger and Rachel Dery. Their gem story goes so much deeper than the depths from which the gems they feature are discovered. The Dery family, Roger, Ginger, and Rachel launched Gem Legacy, last fall,  and 501 c 3 non-profit company. In Tucson, next month, Roger, Ginger and Rachel will be celebrating the launch of Gem Legacy. Their mission is to make the lives of the miners, families and communities that are supported through Gem Legacy better, and more enriched through their treasured resources by means of educational and guided support by Gem Legacy. With the demands of more transparent commerce interactions, Roger Dery and his family are building a legacy of trust in the gem and mineral industry from the ground up - something that is way overdue. You can find Gem Legacy on Instagram @thegemlegacy, and Roger Dery's custom and expertly faceted gemstones at <a href="http://rogerdery.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">rogerdery.com</a>, and @rogerdery on Instagram.

Episode 30 Gem Legacy Making a Difference One Gem at a Time With Roger and Rachel Dery

Matt Hopkins

Hopkins Opal

The Not So Scary Truth About Opals   Anne of Geierstein, also known as The Maiden of the Mist is a novel written by Sir Walter Scott, in 1829, and cast an unlucky shadow onto opal.   The story told of a young princess who wore an opal pin in her hair.   When she was happy, the opal radiated with its signature flashes of colors. When she was mad or sad, the opal faded in light and color.   Convinced she was evil or bewitched, holy water was sprinkled onto the opal to break the jewel’s spell, and at once, the princess fainted and collapsed.   The next morning, there was only a heap of gray ashes where she had been laid.   From that point on, opal was believed to be bad luck, and it suffered in popularity.   It regained attention and jewelry status to be pushed again by the jealous diamond industry, so it is speculated.   Today, opal is enjoyed by many for its fiery display and wide variety.   The most recent variety uncovered is a transparent, jelly variety, called Ethiopian opal.   A listener of the podcast reached out to me about a few Ethiopian opal stones she has that have discolored to a duller orangey - yellow color, and asked if I could explain the change of appearance.   I reached out to a few gemologists and specialists, MD Maya Gems, Diana Jarrett, G.G., and Matt Hopkins of Hopkins Opal.   Matt spent some time with me on a phone conversation and explained why the opal changed color, and also clarified the controversial advice to either oil or keep your opals in water.   Be sure to visit the website for the accompanying blog post that will feature links to the research, photos of opals and opal jewelry by Thesis Gems, Russell Trusso, and more!

The Not So Scary Truth About Opals Anne of Geierstein, also known as The Maiden of the Mist is a novel written by Sir Walter Scott, in 1829, and cast an unlucky shadow onto opal. The story told of a young princess who wore an opal pin in her hair. When she was happy, the opal radiated with its signature flashes of colors. When she was mad or sad, the opal faded in light and color. Convinced she was evil or bewitched, holy water was sprinkled onto the opal to break the jewel’s spell, and at once, the princess fainted and collapsed. The next morning, there was only a heap of gray ashes where she had been laid. From that point on, opal was believed to be bad luck, and it suffered in popularity. It regained attention and jewelry status to be pushed again by the jealous diamond industry, so it is speculated. Today, opal is enjoyed by many for its fiery display and wide variety. The most recent variety uncovered is a transparent, jelly variety, called Ethiopian opal. A listener of the podcast reached out to me about a few Ethiopian opal stones she has that have discolored to a duller orangey - yellow color, and asked if I could explain the change of appearance. I reached out to a few gemologists and specialists, MD Maya Gems, Diana Jarrett, G.G., and Matt Hopkins of Hopkins Opal. Matt spent some time with me on a phone conversation and explained why the opal changed color, and also clarified the controversial advice to either oil or keep your opals in water. Be sure to visit the website for the accompanying blog post that will feature links to the research, photos of opals and opal jewelry by Thesis Gems, Russell Trusso, and more!

Episode 27 The Not So Scary Truth About Opals With Matt Hopkins of Hopkins Opal

Marc Knobloch

Insider

Welcome to the Jewelry Navigator Podcast! I'm your host, Brenna Pakes! What are diamond certificates? How should you use them to shop for diamonds? Diamonds. Their sparkle has captured our attention and adorned women and men for centuries. Last episode, we dispelled four common myths and misconceptions that make diamonds mysterious and sometimes confusing to shop for. Today, we continue with how what you don’t know about diamonds could become expensive mistakes. We visit with a third generation diamond specialist who provides diamonds to stores, jewelers and designers from his office in New York’s Diamond District. Marc Knobloch, with thirty years in the diamond industry, and VP of AKI Diamonds and Jewelry, instills reason to shop with confidence for anyone preparing to purchase or upgrade a diamond, and explains why they’re still the go-to gemstone to stand the test of time for all generations. Listen to find out what you need to know about a diamond’s certificate, what its real purpose is, how to choose the right diamond, and how the Kimberley Process  safeguards the industry’s supply of diamonds against questionable sources and intent. This is part one of two podcasts. Marc shared so much great information with me that I separated it into two episodes, so I leave you hanging,but not to worry! Look forward to next week’s conclusion from today’s episode!

Welcome to the Jewelry Navigator Podcast! I'm your host, Brenna Pakes! What are diamond certificates? How should you use them to shop for diamonds? Diamonds. Their sparkle has captured our attention and adorned women and men for centuries. Last episode, we dispelled four common myths and misconceptions that make diamonds mysterious and sometimes confusing to shop for. Today, we continue with how what you don’t know about diamonds could become expensive mistakes. We visit with a third generation diamond specialist who provides diamonds to stores, jewelers and designers from his office in New York’s Diamond District. Marc Knobloch, with thirty years in the diamond industry, and VP of AKI Diamonds and Jewelry, instills reason to shop with confidence for anyone preparing to purchase or upgrade a diamond, and explains why they’re still the go-to gemstone to stand the test of time for all generations. Listen to find out what you need to know about a diamond’s certificate, what its real purpose is, how to choose the right diamond, and how the Kimberley Process  safeguards the industry’s supply of diamonds against questionable sources and intent. This is part one of two podcasts. Marc shared so much great information with me that I separated it into two episodes, so I leave you hanging,but not to worry! Look forward to next week’s conclusion from today’s episode!

Diamonds Demystified With Diamond Industry Insider, Marc Knobloch, Part 1

Telling stories with gems and jewelry is like speaking an enchanted language. Hidden for millennia, gems are treasures that speak a universal language. Cynthia Renée Marcusson is my guest this week understands the hidden language of gemstones. Geologist turned jewelry designer, Cynthia’s adventures began with her curiosity of rock formations and unusual terrain from the car window of her family vacations. As part of her geologic studies, she mapped two of the biggest gem producing mines in the U.S., and has thirty years experience working in the jewelry industry on various professional levels. She discovered jewelry design while selling and presenting colored gems stores and businesses across the country. Now she creates one of a kind jewelry pieces for clients to tell their stories with gems to celebrate the beauty we’re meant to reflect by wearing them. Listen to Cynthia’s story on Jewelry Navigator Podcast TODAY! You can find Cynthia Renée Jewels on her website, cynthiarenee.com

Telling stories with gems and jewelry is like speaking an enchanted language. Hidden for millennia, gems are treasures that speak a universal language. Cynthia Renée Marcusson is my guest this week understands the hidden language of gemstones. Geologist turned jewelry designer, Cynthia’s adventures began with her curiosity of rock formations and unusual terrain from the car window of her family vacations. As part of her geologic studies, she mapped two of the biggest gem producing mines in the U.S., and has thirty years experience working in the jewelry industry on various professional levels. She discovered jewelry design while selling and presenting colored gems stores and businesses across the country. Now she creates one of a kind jewelry pieces for clients to tell their stories with gems to celebrate the beauty we’re meant to reflect by wearing them. Listen to Cynthia’s story on Jewelry Navigator Podcast TODAY! You can find Cynthia Renée Jewels on her website, <a href="http://cynthiarenee.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">cynthiarenee.com</a>

Cynthia Renée Jewels - Life and Love Stories Through Gems and Jewelry

Sarah Hodson

Sarah Hodson of Sarah Michiko Designs, and CADs by Sarah Michiko shares how she brings fresh perspective to her family’s 3rd generation jewelry business. At the time of this podcast, bridal season in full swing, she also shares rising trends with engagement rings, changes for men’s wedding bands, and advice for women starting out in the jewelry industry. Her command and expertise in design and jewelry manufacturing allows her to see complex and custom jewelry requests through to happy and return clients. You can find Sarah’s designs at Sarah Michiko Designs on her website as well as on Instagram, or reach out to her at her family business, Platinum Plus Designs.

Sarah Hodson of Sarah Michiko Designs, and CADs by Sarah Michiko shares how she brings fresh perspective to her family’s 3rd generation jewelry business. At the time of this podcast, bridal season in full swing, she also shares rising trends with engagement rings, changes for men’s wedding bands, and advice for women starting out in the jewelry industry. Her command and expertise in design and jewelry manufacturing allows her to see complex and custom jewelry requests through to happy and return clients. You can find Sarah’s designs at Sarah Michiko Designs on her website as well as on Instagram, or reach out to her at her family business, Platinum Plus Designs.

Bridal Jewelry and Industry Trends With 3rd Generation Jeweler, & Designer, Sarah Hodson of Sarah Michiko Designs

Gigi Ferranti

Gigi Ferranti, Graduate Gemologist and Jewelry Designer: How Fashion, Architecture, &amp; Italian Heritage Influence Gigi Ferranti Jewelry   From an early age, Gigi has been influenced by Italian architecture and jewelry design.   As a fashion marketing and business major, Gigi began her career in management within a large retail clothing chain.   She owned and ran her own high end boutique for twenty years, dressing and supplying her clients for special events and personal styling.   After getting a taste of supplying her boutique with jewelry from the JA New York show, she transitioned into jewelry design, starting by acquiring her Graduate Gemology credentials from GIA New York.   She worked briefly for David Yurman selecting gemstones for their prominent pieces, then returned to GIA to learn jewelry design.   She launched Gigi Ferranti Jewelry in 2015, and hasn’t looked back!   I met Gigi last summer at the JA New York show, and next week, she’ll be showing in Las Vegas for the first time for the Premier of the Premier Show at the Las Vegas Convention Center May 30 through June 3 in booth 2203.   You can follow along with the Gigi and the Premier Show on Instagram @gigiferrantijewelry and @premier.showsand me @jewelrynavigator.

Gigi Ferranti, Graduate Gemologist and Jewelry Designer: How Fashion, Architecture, &amp; Italian Heritage Influence Gigi Ferranti Jewelry From an early age, Gigi has been influenced by Italian architecture and jewelry design. As a fashion marketing and business major, Gigi began her career in management within a large retail clothing chain. She owned and ran her own high end boutique for twenty years, dressing and supplying her clients for special events and personal styling. After getting a taste of supplying her boutique with jewelry from the JA New York show, she transitioned into jewelry design, starting by acquiring her Graduate Gemology credentials from GIA New York. She worked briefly for David Yurman selecting gemstones for their prominent pieces, then returned to GIA to learn jewelry design. She launched Gigi Ferranti Jewelry in 2015, and hasn’t looked back! I met Gigi last summer at the JA New York show, and next week, she’ll be showing in Las Vegas for the first time for the Premier of the Premier Show at the Las Vegas Convention Center May 30 through June 3 in booth 2203. You can follow along with the Gigi and the Premier Show on Instagram @gigiferrantijewelry and @premier.showsand me @jewelrynavigator.

Gigi Ferranti, Graduate Gemologist and Jewelry Designer: How Fashion, Architecture, & Italian Heritage Influence Gigi Ferranti Jewelry

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