The Jewellers Podcast

Adam Farhan from Planet Almas discussed the importance of marketing for your jewellery business and the need for locally made product and manufacturing. This episode is proudly sponsored by Showcase Jewellers Group.

Laura Moore chats to Jason Ree, from Jason Ree Jewellery, about his creativity, inventive spirit and how he supports his team and passion for his craft. Find out more about Jason here: https://jasonree.com.au/ To register for the Melbourne Jewellery Industry Fair, head to our website:

Owners of the Diamond Collective, Katie Skinner and Parys McClean discuss with Laura Moore, their strong business model and how it connects with their bridal clients in Western Australia. See more of their brand here: https://diamondcollective.com.au/

We speak to Lucas Blacker from Lucas Blacker Jewellery who has a rich history in the jewellery industry. He shares the wisdom he has gained through his extensive and multi faceted experience in the industry. See his beautiful Australian made designs here: https://lucasblacker.com.au/ Then register for the Jewellery Industry Fair in Sydney - August 2023. https://sydney.jewelleryindustryfair.com/

Speaking with Shelley from The Perfect Diamond, we gain an insight into the way this striking business grows their confidence and client base. Shelley shares some of her tips for business owners and we chat about the new group Women in Jewellery Community. https://theperfectdiamond.com.au/ Also, registrations are open for the Jewellery Industry Fair this August in Sydney. Find out more here: https://sydney.jewelleryindustryfair.com/

Chatting to the passionate Kirra-Lea Caynes about her career and life in jewellery, we hear her contagious laugh and willingness to share knowledge and creativity in this episode of the Jewellers Podcast. Winner of awards, fine jeweller, contemporary jeweller, and teacher of multiple jewellery skills, Kirra-Lea is a highly experienced and joyful jeweller with so much passion for this fine craft, and all the treasure that goes with it. You can find out more about her classes here: https://kirraleajewellery.com/ Please enjoy this episode of the Jewellers Podcast, and subscribe through your favourite podcast player.

Brett Low and Laura Moore speak to Peter Keep, jewellery manufacture and design educator who has an online jewellery school called Jewellery Training Solutions. After training in the UK, Peter brought his skills to Australia and after years educating students face to face, has developed a comprehensive platform with thousands of videos showing students how to create different jewellery pieces. Listen here and then head to Peter's website to watch some of his free videos. https://www.jewellerytrainingsolutions.com.au/ And are you registered for the Jewellery Industry Fair in Sydney? August 26th - 28th at the Carriageworks. Register your ticket here and come along to our industry leading event. https://sydney.jewelleryindustryfair.com/

Brett and Laura talk with Stephen Webb, owner of Standout Stonesetting Academy, about the unique and specialised craft of stone and diamond setting. Listen in to hear what it takes to be a precision setter in the jewellery industry. https://www.standoutstonesetting.com/

A trained pilot with a passion for design and ultimately jewellery, Giacomo Ciufoli found his niche in creating high end bespoke pieces which are designed with Italian influences and after indepth consultation with his client. Listen now to our interview with Giacomo from Ciufoli. https://www.ciufoli.com/ The Jewellers Podcast is part of the Jewellery Industry Network - www.jewelleryindustrynetwork.com

The Jewellers Podcasts speaks to Amish Shah from ALTR diamonds, all about Lab Grown diamonds and how they are changing the way the consumer wears, buys and thinks about diamonds. Listen now and find out more about ALTR by visiting their website: https://www.altr.nyc/

Laura Moore and Brett Low speak to Karl Schwantes from Xennox Diamonds in QLD about his family business in the jewellery industry and how he has built strong customer relationships by nurturing their experience. An aware winning author, and now diving into mentoring other jewellery businesses, Karl discusses how other businesses in the industry can adopt the same tools as he has used to succeed. https://www.xennoxdiamonds.com.au/

Hosts Brett Low and Laura Moore speak to the gorgeous Jennifer Rowlands from Refinery Row, designer, illustrator and jewellery creative. Based in Western Australia, Jen has created jewellery designs for clients all over the world and discusses with us her process of designing and meeting her clients needs. Find out more about Jen here: https://www.refineryrow.com.au/

Laura Moore interviews Laura Lediaev from Ezara Fine Jewellery in South Australia. Laura is an award winning jeweller who started her own business creating hand made bespoke jewellery for her clients. - Find out more about Laura here: https://ezarajewellery.com.au/about/

Brett Low and Laura Moore speak to Laura Johnstone from William Buck, about how businesses can start trading into New Zealand from Australia. Or in fact the other way too. For the jewellery industry, trading between Australia and New Zealand is a natural step in the growth of most businesses, so we chat to Laura about what business owners should consider when making the move.

With multiple businesses, titles and volunteer work under her belt, Kym Hughes talks to the Jewellers Podcast about the life of a jewellery valuer. Kym holds so many valuable roles within the Australian Jewellery industry and her knowledge is outstanding, but despite all of this, Kym is always learning and encourages all of us in the industry to keep learning and upskilling. To find out more about the National Council of Jewellery Valuers, visit their website: https://ncjv.com.au/This episode has a few audio issues due to bad internet connections - Unfortunately this is a symptom of interviewing our amazing guests in different states. We hope you enjoy the episode whilst ignoring some of these blips.

Leading the way with their fashion and customer centric business, Alex and Natasha Chipman from Natasha Schweitzer are reaching new heights of success in their jewellery business. With new stores opening in the near future, sisters Alex and Natasha chat to Brett Low and Laura Moore about their brand and how it plans to grow in the future.

Her designs come from indepth discussions with her clients about their lives, their loves and their breakthroughs. And what a women to understand these challenges! Laura Moore and Brett Low chat to Nicole Winkler about her amazing business in the Australian Jewellery Industry.

Chatting to jewellers around the country we hear stories of mental strain due to the pandemic and other challenges we face in the industry. So we chat to Jackie Green. from Grit and Heart, about how we can manage the stress or being in business at this time.

Bebe Bakhshi from Champagne Gem joins Brett Low and Laura Moore at the Jewellery Industry Fair to discuss how she started Champagne Gem, one of the most popular jewellery Instagram pages. Bebe chats about attending jewellery trade fairs from all over the world, travel tips, jewellery, and what she thinks about the Melbourne Jewellery Industry Fair! Enjoy! And welcome to the first episode of the Jewellers Podcast for 2022!

Chatting to Kathryn Wyatt and Meg Tolcon from the Gemmological Association of Australia about how important gemmological knowledge is to the jewellery industry and jewellers in particular! A brilliant conversation about education, knowledge and why having an understanding of gemmology is a critical part of being a jeweller. Find out more about their upcoming courses on their website.https://www.gem.org.au/

The sparkle and light of the jewellery industry shines through Noy and William from Sarine Technology as they discuss with hosts Laura and Brett, the changes in the diamond industry and consumer. Listen now to their story and how technology is moving in the industry. www.sarine.com

Catherine Pevy-Trewartha owner of My Jewellery Shop, chats to Laura Moore and Brett Low about the changing dynamics of her business on the Gold Coast and how she has continued to innovate with the next generation by her side. The importance of the youth in Catherine's business also shines through as she fosters emerging businesses and empowers female entrepreneurs.www.JewelleryIndustryNetwork.com

Rami Baron and Kim Ridley from Q Report Jewellery Insurance, join Brett Low and Laura Moore on the Jewellers Podcast. A rock solid team, Rami and Kim talk to us about the future of the industry, trends they see emerging and changes in insurance that we should be aware of. This is not an episode to miss!

Michael Mooney from Serpent Cove, joins Brett Low and Laura Moore in an interview where he discusses his passion for jewellery and his desire to do his best at everything he works on. Mooney describes how he fell inlove with his customers jewellery stories, and how he hopes to branch out into new skill sets in the future. Brett and Laura also unveil a cool project that they have been working on with Mooney in the background... Find out more about Serpent Cove here: https://serpent-cove.com/And if you are in the Jewellery Industry, sign up for your free Jewellery Industry Network Membership here: https://jewelleryindustrynetwork.com/

A legend in the Industry, Lester Brand from Lester Brand Jewellery joins Brett Low and Laura Moore on the Jewellers Podcast. Lester's high end jewellery is created with his customers in mind. Dedicated to the highest level of quality, Lester aims to create happiness through his stunning pieces. Listen in to this episode which dives into this amazing jewellery manufacturer. https://www.lesterbrand.com.au/

Lisa Robertson is the owner and director of Kadina Jewellers in South Australia, sharing with Laura Moore and Brett Low, her plans for the future of Kadina Jewellers. As an established jewellery store in regional South Australia, Lisa shares how important her community is and how she focuses on her customers especially during recent challenging times.

Craig Miller has grown up with and around diamonds, being a second generation diamantaire, his love for diamonds is clear as he discusses the future of Lab Grown diamonds and Mined Diamonds with Laura Moore and Brett Low from the Jewellery Industry Network.

Brett and Laura chat to Fred from Tappa Tools! This bespoke artisan tool maker is passionate about precision and giving the industry tools to enhance their craft! A skill that is hard to find, but we are lucky to have Fred! Listen today, then visit him on Facebook to see more. https://www.facebook.com/tappatools

Brett and Laura team up with two awesome team members to create the Jewellery Industry Network, a support system for all members of the Jewellery Industry. Head to www.jewelleryindustrynetwork.com to join us as a member. Listen to this episode to find out more about this new Network!

Debbie Sheezel, an award winning jeweller and master enamellist, sits down with us to discuss the art of enamelling and how she has created some of the finest, and the largest pieces seen in Australia. https://debbiesheezel.com.au/

Tim Goodman, CEO of YourDiamonds.com chats to us about his new platform where diamond tech is at the forefront. Tim is also calling for the industry to submit their Pink Diamonds for You Diamonds first public tender. If you'd like to find out more, email Tim at, tim.goodman@fineartbourse.com

Chatting to Exploration Geophysicist and Geologist Adriana Traviati, you get an immediate sense of the passion and experience she shares with her customers. Facinating story, from the founder of Saphira Diamonds. www.saphiradiamonds.com

Chatting to one of the world most influental jewellery instagrammers, Katerina Perez talks about how she came to do what she loves, talking about and sharing her passion for jewellery.

The talented and warm hearted Michael from Murazzo Jewellers shares his passion for creating and pushing the boundries with us. www.murazzo.com.au

The next Jewellery Industry Virtual Fair is going live on the 11th - 13th of March and we are set to hear from all our incredible speakers and see gorgeous suppliers. Register your Free ticket at www.jewelleryindustryfair.com Free tickets for the Jewellery Trade.

Grant Menzies and the team at Adina Watches are celebrating 50 years of creating watches in Australia. We chat to Grant about how their family business has stayed strong over the years.

Brett and Laura chat about their passion for the jewellery industry and how they met many moons ago. The Jewellers Podcast will be taking a short break over Christmas and returning in January 2021. Have a Merry Christmas a wonderful new year!

Rami Baron has spend his life in the jewellery industry, dedicated to assisting jewellers connect all over the world. In this episode, we chat to him about what drives his passion for the industry as he shares some of his favourite stories and experiences.

The identical twin jewellery designers are two of the worlds best, with their pieces showcased at some of the globes top galleries and most luxurious stores. We chatted to Michael, one half of David Michael Jewels, about their passion to create handmade luxury in only the most traditional and true to the craft way. Enjoy this beautiful episode with an inspiring talent.

Simon Lane is the global CEO of Leading Edge Group, which has a strong Jewellery division in Australia. Simon joined us on the podcast to have a chat about his long history in the jewellery industry, retail and people management.

There's more to being a part of a Buying Group than just buying, we find out as we chat to Showcase Jewellers Managing Director, Carson Webb. PLUS! We announce some really exciting news!! Make sure you catch this episode so you don't miss out!

Jewellery runs in the blood in this family! In this episode we have a chat to Albert and Toby Bensimon of Shiels and Grahams Jewellers. As they juggle the changes that covid has brought their national family business, they remain great mates as father and son as they transition from one generation to another.

Stock control and managing your inventory can make a huge difference to your balance sheet. Join us as we chat to Mike Dyer from Retail Edge as he discusses why stock control is so important for your jewellery business and passes on some tips about current and upcoming jewellery trends.

Have you seen the incredible Samantha Kelly's work? If you haven't check out her stunning jewellery designs and renders here https://www.skjewellery.com.au/ Youll be inspired! Sam chats to us about her work, what inspires her and shares great advice for people wanting to start drawing.

As we transition through a strange and uncertain time in all of our lives, we wanted to try and get a little positive, so we've got some tips for you from a great business coach and motivational speaker, Dan Kuss. You can find Dan at https://www.dankuss.com/

After a year, we have a new episode and are so thrilled to be Back on the Bench! The Jewellers Podcast is back ready to speak to jewellers, retailers and industry supporters in the Australian and New Zealand Jewellery Industry. In this episode we share some exciting news!

We talk to Jake Coughlan who gives a honest account of a recent episode of career burnout. We also talk to Monica Davidson, doyenne of Creative Business Plus, an enterprise set up to help independent creatives and practitioners in the business world.

As we all continue to learn, I talked to Mel Young from UNSW about how to get the best out of an educational course and her experiences as a teacher. Mel has her own creative practice and you can follow her on insta @unnaturaljeweller

A big episode on watches! Another service for jewellers to offer is watch sales and service. We talk to 2 watchmakers to establish the basics or back up what you already offer. It's a long one so you may need a few sittings! Thanks to Neil Pola and Roger Brinkman for sharing their expertise.

Laura Phillis from Tatum Gems has built a decent following intuitively, and Tom Ragg is the social media expert. We compare notes on using Instagram and the importance of content.Tom also hosts We Are The Watchers, a weekly podcast about what to watch on tv, iPad and cinema.

How do we value items? This month we hear from Karen Lindley from Diamonds by Design and Karen Deakin from Karen Deakin Antiques for a beginner lesson in value and jewellery history. I say beginner as there is a lot more to find out from them!