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Dave, the Diamond Know it All, has over three decades of jewelry industry experience as a designer, manufacturer, buyer, store owner, and consultant to other jewelers. His goal is to help the retail customer take all the fright, fear, terror, and stress, out of purchasing a diamond or gemstone jewelry. Not only will he prepare you to spot and battle misinformation, but to know when you’re being treated with the honesty you deserve! Mixed with humor, Dave will cover a different topic each week, including diamond grading, colored gemstones, diamond and gem reports, appraisals, insuring your jewelry, the myths or legends associated with different gems, and lots more.

Dave, the Diamond Know It All


    • May 25, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • weekly NEW EPISODES
    • 22m AVG DURATION
    • 59 EPISODES


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    S2 EP20: Before you Buy Custom Designed Jewelry

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2021 10:36


    This episode will help you get started with custom designing jewelry. Whether a ring necklace, bracelet, or earrings, listen to what Dave has to say to make the process go smoother.

    S2 EP19: What's Up With Lauri & Dave

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2021 4:27


    Lauri & Dave are helping out Dan at Regard Jewelry, Austin, TX. 

    S2 EP18: The Amazing Jewelry of Raintree

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2021 33:30


    Dave is joined by Shannon Mahoney and Michael Tope, the award-winning designers, and owners, of Raintree, a unique jewelry store in Burlington, VT. Hear their interesting stories, and how they arrived at selling their fabulous jewelry line worldwide.

    S2 EP17: Diamond Clarity Grading

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2021 20:01


    Dave tries to take the confusion out of diamond clarity grading. Learn the different grades, and what they all mean. Do you really need a flawless diamond?

    S2 EP16: Diamond Color Grading

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2021 24:19


    In this episode, learn about how diamonds are color graded. What it means when someone says a diamond is G in color. Dave will tell you all you need to know about this C (color) of the  4C's of diamond grading.

    S2 EP15: How Important is the Cut of a Diamond?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2021 21:04


    Hear what Dave has to say about the importance of diamond cut. From the proportions to the polish, learn how the cut of a diamond affects the brightness, fire, and scintillation (you know, the sparkle), of the most popular gemstone. 

    S2 EP14: Purchasing the Perfect Anniversary Jewelry Gift

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2021 22:17


    Dave wants to make your Anniversary gift buying a bit easier, and a little less stressful. He'll discuss the thought process, priorities, items, styles, and stores. Learn how to be a hero this anniversary.

    S2 EP13: More Gemstones and Their Myths, Legends, and Cures

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2021 26:03


    Once again, Dave is continuing his look at the myths, legends, and cures of beautiful gemstones. Learn even more about the history of the different birthstones. Which will make you healthy, wealthy, and wise!

    S2 EP12: Gemstones and Their Myths, Legends, and Cures

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2021 24:06


    This week Dave explores the myths, legends, and cures of beautiful gemstones throughout history. The information may be bewildering, surprising, and even overwhelming, but always a great listen. Find out which powers your gemstones possess (or not!).

    S2 EP11: More with Caroline and Jack from Mureta & Co - Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2021 21:25


    Once again, Dave is joined by Caroline and Jack Quillinan of Mureta & Co. Listen to their philosophy and plans for adding their touch to this historic San Francisco fine estate jewelry and antique store. This is what dreams are made of.

    S2 EP10: Meet the New Owners of Mureta & Co, Fine Jewelry and Antiques - Part One

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2021 18:54


    Dave speaks with Jack and Caroline Quillinan, who have recently purchased Jack's dream store, Mureta & Co., San Francisco. This adventurous couple, along with their infant son, trekked halfway across the country to take ownership of the fine jewelry and antique store Jack fell in love with as a young man in his teens. Hear about a dream come true!

    S2 EP9: How to Pick the Right Jeweler for You

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2021 23:10


    This show is all about how to pick the right jeweler, someone who is knowledgeable and wants to help you accomplish your goals. Plus, Dave will also be talking about the March birthstones, aquamarine, and bloodstone.

    S2 EP8: Before Selling Your Unwanted Jewelry and Diamonds - Part Two

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2021 33:18


    Once again, Dave is joined by Alon Bernstein for part two of the best ways to sell your unwanted jewelry, diamonds, gemstones, and vintage pieces. You'll get even more knowledge of what you need before you approach a buyer with your valuables.

    S2 EP pre-8: Announcement

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2021 1:47


    Dave is out with laryngitis and trying to back by Wednesday. Thank you for being such a great audience and we love you all!!!

    S2 EP7: Before Selling Your Unwanted Jewelry and Diamonds - Part One

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2021 20:40


    Dave is joined by Alon Bernstein to talk about the best ways to sell your unwanted jewelry, diamonds, gemstones, and vintage pieces. Be prepared with the knowledge you need before you approach a buyer with your valuables.

    S2 EP6: All About Valentine's Day, 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2021 24:15


    Dave and Dan Schwieterman, Regard Jewelry, Autin, Tx, talk about Valentine's Day, 2021. Learn about the holiday for lovers from its past history to dealing with the day during the COVID-19 pandemic. You'll hear why jewelry gift-giving is a part of the day, and how to incorporate it into your budget.

    S2 EP5: Pearls and the Famous People Who Wear Them

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2021 31:37


    Our new Vice-President, Kamala Harris, with her beautiful pearls, has inspired this week's episode. Dan Schwieterman, Regard Jewelry, Austin, TX, and Dave discuss pearls, their rarity, quality, and care, plus the famous people who love them.

    S2 EP4: Wholesale to the Public???

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2021 26:40


    This week, Dave, and Dan Schwieterman of Regard Jewelry, Austin, TX, will talk about what it means when a jeweler claims to sell "wholesale to the public". Whether online or in a store, are you really buying at wholesale? And what happens if you have a problem or need service? And how do you really know with whom you're doing business? Listen to the show, and find out these answers and more!

    S2 EP3: Jewelry New Product Development

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2021 25:23


    Dave has a conversation with Tony Daniello, a jewelry new product developer. Learn what it takes to get a ring from concept to your finger.

    S2 EP2: February's Birthstone - Amethyst

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2021 18:08


    Join us as we explore February's birthstone, amethyst! Learn about the origins, myths, and legends. Plus, I'll talk about the holiday for lovers, Valentine's Day.

    S2 EP1: Jewelry Gifts - Fake It or Return It

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2021 20:17


    How to handle gifts you received for the holidays you absolutely hate. Hear Dave's take on this sensitive subject.

    Ep 38: It's Time to Shop for the Holidays - Part 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2020 31:43


    Dave is again joined by Dan Schwieterman of Regard Jewelry, Austin, TX, with the last of our holiday shopping episodes, focusing on diamond and color gemstone bracelets, plus garnet and tourmaline jewelry.

    Ep 37: It's Time to Shop for the Holidays - Part 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2020 25:23


    Dave is again joined by Dan Schwieterman of Regard Jewelry, Austin, TX, with more helpful information to assist you in your holiday shopping for fine jewelry. In this episode, we're focussing on silver and pearl jewelry.

    Ep 36: It's Time to Shop for the Holidays - Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2020 20:59


    Dave is joined by Dan Schwieterman of Regard Jewelry, Austin, TX, with more helpful information to assist you in your holiday shopping for fine jewelry. We'll also share some of the wild and crazy fashions currently in the world of jewelry.

    Ep 35: It's Time to Shop for the Holidays

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2020 19:41


    Dave has helpful information to assist you in your holiday shopping for fine jewelry.

    What Customers Think of Jewelry Sales People - Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2020 20:28


    Join Dave, and Dan Schwieterman of Regard Jewelry, Austin, TX, as they continue discussing what customers really think about jewelry store salespeople, and the terminology they use. Also, what to look for when choosing a jeweler.

    What Customers Think of Jewelry Sales People

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2020 25:07


    Join Dave, and Dan Schwieterman of Regard Jewelry, Austin, TX, as they discuss what customers really think about jewelry store salespeople, and the terminology they use.

    What's In and What's Out In the World of Jewelry

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2020 20:47


    We will explore all the new looks in bridal, pearls, necklaces, bracelets, pendants, rings, and gemstones. Find out which metals will dominate the upcoming year. Plus hear about the amazing changes in earrings. It will blow you away!

    A Conversation with a Winner of Multiple Jewelry Design Awards

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2020 25:08


    Dave, the Diamond Know It All, welcomes Jake Wosinski, owner of Jacob Raymond Custom Jewelry, Greensboro, North Carolina. Hear an award winning jewelry designer and manufacturer go through the process of creating wearable works of art.

    Precious Gemstones - Mining, Cutting, Polishing, and Repair

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2020 29:12


    Shawn Maddox, will enlighten us with his vast knowledge of minerals and rare gemstones. From mining to lapidary, Shawn has done it all. Hear about his experiences, beginning from when he was four years old.

    Yes, Diamonds can be Repaired and Recut

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2020 24:32


    This week we talk with Calvin Yuan of Solstar International Diamond Cutting Services. Relying on his experiences working with some of the world's most prestigious fine jewelers, he'll help us better understand what it takes to repair, recut, repolish, and remove nicks and chips, from diamonds, big and small.

    Diamond Mining

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2020 20:27


    Learn why it takes 250 tons of ore to harvest a one carat diamond.

    Jewelry Repairs - How Much Work Really Goes into Jewelry Repair

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2020 21:13


    Learn the ins and outs of simple jewelry repair. It's not as easy as you think. With special guest, Dan Schwieterman, master jeweler, Regard Jewelry, Austin, TX.

    Stand Alone Jewelry Insurance with Lavalier Insurance Services

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2020 26:08


    Today we're meeting with Chip Dowd, President of Lavalier personal jewelry insurance. Hear about the ins and outs of fine jewelry insurance.

    Ep 25: Appraising and Insuring Your Fine Jewelry

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2020 17:24


    Learn the best ways to have your fine jewelry appraised and insured.

    Ep 24: Keeping Your Jewelry Clean

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2020 25:43


    The care and cleaning of your jewelry. Plus, a bonus addition to Finding the Right Jeweler.

    Ep 23: How to Find the Right Jeweler

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2020 24:35


    Dan Schwieterman joins Dave to share good advice on how to find the right jeweler to meet your needs.

    Ep 22: Garnets, Every Color of the Rainbow - Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2020 20:26


    Garnets come in every color of the rainbow, including blue! The second of a two-part series with special guest, Dan Schwieterman.

    Ep 21: Garnets, Every Color of the Rainbow - Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2020 25:18


    Garnets come in every color of the rainbow, including blue! The first of a two-part series with special guest, Dan Schwieterman.

    Ep 20: What Makes a Good Jewelry Wardrobe, Plus Alexandrite

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2020 19:32


    Learn about putting together the perfect jewelry wardrobe. Also, hear all Alexandrite, the most expensive gem in the world.

    Ep 19: The Quartz Family of Gems - Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2020 20:58


    This week we continue our exploration of the extensive world of quartz, including chalcedony, bloodstone, fossilized wood, and more in the last of a two-part series.

    Ep 18: The Quartz Family of Gems - Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2020 24:39


    This week we explore the extensive world of quartz, including amethyst, ametrine, citrine, rutilated quartz, and more in the first of a two-part series.

    Ep 17: How to Buy Diamond Stud Earrings

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2020 24:38


    Learn how to purchase diamond stud earrings, the size, quality, setting style, and of course, the price.

    Ep 16: The ABC’s of Lab Grown Diamonds and Taaffeite, the Rarest Gem in the World

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2020 20:34


    An in-depth look at lab-grown diamonds, plus an introduction to taaffeite, an unknown beauty

    Ep 15: Myths & Legends

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2020 24:03


    The myths, legends, and healing powers of gemstones in your very own jewelry!

    Ep 14: How to Buy Jewelry

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2020 18:41


    The ins and outs of buying fine jewelry.

    Ep 13: Spinel, the Neglected Gem

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2020 20:06


    The case of the mistaken identity. Is it ruby or spinel?

    Ep 12: Jewelry Salespeople

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2020 18:39


    Are jewelry salespeople qualified to sell jewelry? Plus, ruby, the king of precious stones.

    Ep 11: Jewelry Repair

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2020 28:48


    This week Dan Schwieterman joins Dave to discuss jewelry repair, the cost, the training, the skills.

    Ep 10: Tourmalines and their vibrant rainbow of colors

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2020 19:11


    Tourmaline”s dazzling, rich, vibrant colors. Red to pink, peach, intense emerald green, vivid yellow, deep blue, and purplish-blue, their colors are almost endless.

    Ep 9: Opals and Their Endless Kaleidoscope of Colors

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2020 24:34


    This week we will delve into the world of opals, and their endless kaleidoscope of colors. Dave will also be answering questions from our listeners.

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