Episodios

  • Episode 164: Guest Bruce Bridges

    Episode 164: Guest Bruce Bridges
    Jan 28 2026
    JCK editor-in-chief Victoria Gomelsky and news director Rob Bates interview Bruce Bridges, president and CEO of Bridges Tsavorite and president of AGTA. Their deep, sprawling conversation covers Bruce’s upbringing in Kenya, his family’s deep ties to mining in Africa, and the complex, devastating story of his father Campbell Bridges’ murder. Beyond the details of what happened that day and Bruce’s long, arduous fight for justice, he also shares his father’s legacy: the gems Campbell is famous for discovering and naming as well as his dream of creating an elephant sanctuary on the family’s mining claims. Bruce shares his insights into the current state of the tariffs and his perspective on how they are affecting the gem shows in Tucson. Finally, he teases some of the special gems he’ll be showcasing there. Title Sponsor: De Beers (adiamondisforever.com) Sponsor: Facets of Fire (facetsoffire.com/centurion)
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    31 m
  • Episode 163: 2026 Predictions

    Episode 163: 2026 Predictions
    Jan 14 2026
    JCK editor-in-chief Victoria Gomelsky and news director Rob Bates talk about their 2026 predictions—however murky the future may be. They share their observations on how the bifurcation of demand and the strain on the middle class have affected luxury categories. Rob wonders if the year bring more stability to the diamond market, enabling the industry to roll out marketing campaigns to usher in a natural diamond revival. Victoria covers the colored stone and metal trends she’s tracking, and how the gold price is shaping designers’ choices in materials. The hosts also discuss how tariffs will affect the Tucson shows, what 2026 means for the watch business, and the future of the jewelry market in the Middle East. 2026 is already off to an exciting start. Title Sponsor: De Beers (adiamondisforever.com) Sponsor: Facets of Fire (facetsoffire.com/centurion)
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    29 m
  • Episode 162: Guests Olivia Landau and Kyle Simon

    Episode 162: Guests Olivia Landau and Kyle Simon
    Dec 17 2025
    In the latest episode of The Jewelry District, JCK news director Rob Bates and JCK editor-in-chief Victoria Gomelsky talk to a husband and wife team: Olivia Landau (co-founder and CEO) and Kyle Simon (co-founder and COO) of The Clear Cut—a New York City-based brand that creates custom engagement rings and other jewelry with the option to do so completely virtually. They talk about the origin story of their company, from Instagram DMs to a full-time tech-enabled operation; how they fill the niche between an in-store experience and an overwhelming online marketplace; their unapologetic focus on natural diamonds; trends in the engagement ring space; and their ideas about the importance of storytelling around diamonds. Title sponsor: Nivoda (nivoda.com) Sponsor: De Beers (adiamondisforever.com)
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    28 m
  • Episode 161: CIBJO and 'Synthetic,' a Rare Watch and Gem

    Episode 161: CIBJO and 'Synthetic,' a Rare Watch and Gem
    Dec 3 2025
    In the latest episode of The Jewelry District, JCK news director Rob Bates shares his takeaways from the World Jewellery Confederation (CIBJO) Congress in Paris, including the question of whether CIBJO should change the terminology around lab-grown diamonds in their Blue Books. JCK editor-in-chief Victoria Gomelsky talks about Philips’s record-breaking Decade One watch auction and its star lot item, a 1943 Patek Phillippe with an intriguing story. Finally, the hosts discuss another rare item with a mysterious history: the Florentine Diamond. Title sponsor: Nivoda (nivoda.com) Sponsor: De Beers (adiamondisforever.com)
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    25 m
  • Episode 160: Guest Susan Posnock

    Episode 160: Guest Susan Posnock
    Nov 19 2025
    In this week’s episode, JCK editor-in-chief Victoria Gomelsky and news director Rob Bates talk with Susan Posnock in her capacity of Director of Public Affairs and Education at Jewelers of America. Susan explains the many ways that JA serves the industry. They discuss how the tariffs are impacting jewelry businesses and JA’s advocacy efforts on tariffs as well as other issues. They also talk about Susan’s other role (though not strictly industry-related) as Rob’s spouse. We learn how the pair met, and whether they talk shop at home, in a prime example of the family-oriented nature of the jewelry industry.
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    28 m
  • Episode 159: The Louvre Heist, Gold Price, and High Jewelry

    Episode 159: The Louvre Heist, Gold Price, and High Jewelry
    Nov 5 2025
    In this week’s episode, JCK editor-in-chief Victoria Gomelsky and news director Rob Bates talk about the Louvre heist and the possible reasons behind it. They cover the gold price, which continues to soar, and jewelers’ and consumers’ sentiments about its enduring value. Victoria reports on the high jewelry scene in L.A., where she attended two events held by Bulgari and Boucheron. Finally, the touch on predictions about holiday spending (hint: it depends on who you’re talking about). Title sponsor: Jewelers Mutual (jewelersmutual.com) Sponsor: De Beers (adiamondisforever.com)
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    27 m
  • Episode 158: Guest Bella Neyman, NYCJW

    Episode 158: Guest Bella Neyman, NYCJW
    Oct 22 2025
    In this week’s episode, JCK editor-in-chief Victoria Gomelsky and news director Rob Bates chat with Bella Neyman, founder of New York City Jewelry Week (NYCJW), an action-packed set of events that take place each year in mid-November. Bella shares how the event got started back in 2018, where she found inspiration for the festival, what her goals were in launching it, and—most importantly—what exciting talks and activities are in store for this year. Bella teases a few events to look out for and explains this year’s theme, Art Worn, which focuses on the artistry of jewelry. Title Sponsor: Nivoda (nivoda.com) Sponsor: De Beers (adiamondisforever.com)
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    29 m
  • Episode 157: Rolliefest, Tariffs, De Beers

    Episode 157: Rolliefest, Tariffs, De Beers
    Oct 8 2025
    In this latest episode, JCK editor-in-chief Victoria Gomelsky and news director Rob Bates cover a highly exclusive watch collector event called Rolliefest, where guests don’t even find out where they’re meeting until just before. There, Victoria met passionate watch collectors, admired their highly unique timepieces, and even shared some of her own. Rob is watching the tariff space as he reports on a new exemption that gives the jewelry industry a much-needed—if minor—break. The hosts also discuss the ongoing sale of Anglo American’s majority stake in De Beers, and the mechanics of Botswana making a play for ownership. Title Sponsor: Nivoda (nivoda.com) Sponsor: De Beers (adiamondisforever.com)
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    24 m