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Hosted by a rotating collection of experts from Rio Grande's Jewelry Tech Team, the For the Love of Jewelers Podcast delves into the intimate world of jewelry making. Through candid interviews with leaders and influencers in the field, we uncover the journeys, inspirations and challenges that shape their work. Whether you're a seasoned jeweler seeking fresh perspectives or an aspiring artisan looking for guidance, join us as we explore the intersection of artistry and business in the jewelry ...
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Welcome to The Jeweler’s Philosophy podcast! This show is for jewelry designers and artist’ who want to learn how to achieve their artistic goals in a way that lets us get our message, our products, and our services out to the world… and be MORE than profitable along the way. Do you have what it takes to demand more from yourself, to pursue your artistic goals and the financial freedom necessary to manifest and TRULY achieve them? Learn from Mark Farrell, known the world over for his high-en ...
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Jessica Rose is a serial jewellery business owner and the Founder of multi-award-winning London Jewellery School and Jewellers Academy. Having helped over a million people learn jewellery-making, she passionately believes anyone can have a successful business making and selling things they love. Each week, you'll hear tips, support and practical advice on how to launch your jewellery or handmade business as well as inspiring interviews.
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Totally Deep Backcountry Skiing Podcast

Doug Stenclik, Randy Young and Chris Kalous

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On Totally Deep Backcountry Skiing Podcast, Doug Stenclik and Randy Young of www.cripplecreekbc.com bring you the lowdown on the world of uphill and backcountry skiing and boarding. Ski gear, technique,backcountry fashion, jargon, and assorted spray, not to mention science, plenty of science, from two guys who know how to earn it in the backcountry. Skiing uphill, skiing downhill, skiing in your tub, its all skiing on this cast. Backcountry Skiing, Uphill Skiing, Skimo Racing, Split Boarding ...
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Diamond Answer Man

J. Christopher Guritz - Diamond Answer Man

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Hello! My name is J. Christopher Guritz and I launched the Diamond Answer Man podcast in response to encouragement from my family, clients and many now friends. I started over three decades ago working in the jewelry trade. I worked from the jewelry bench all the way up to Vice President of Sales for not one but two diamond polishing (cutting) firms. I am the inventor of the first handheld 10X achromatic and aplanatic optical performance tool for diamonds. In the early 90's my team started u ...
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In this week's episode, Jess chats with Iain Sainsbury, who is the featured jeweller in the fourth episode of the Handmade Jewellers series and who recently got accepted to showcase his work at Goldsmith North, a prestigious fair for jewellers. Ian shares his journey of applying to the fair, highlighting the challenges and decisions involved. He em…
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Rio Grande Jewelry Tech Team member, Shane Hendren, and Fiona Morrison of Rio's sales team talk shop and answer your jewelry-making questions. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3u2Bnwf-959Wako0Dk93TA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/riogrande/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jewelrysupplies Topics covered in this episode: 1) Casting…
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In this week's episode, Jess chats with Ange B, a jeweller who makes architectural style jewellery and who features in the third episode of Handmade Jewellers. Ange discusses her journey into working with gold in her jewellery business and explains how she transitioned from working mainly in silver to incorporating gold into her designs. Initially …
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Rio Grande Jewelry Tech Team members Shane Hendren and John Sartin talk shop and answer your jewelry-making questions. Join us every Tuesday at 11 am MT for Tech Team Tuesdays on YouTube, Facebook and Instagram. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3u2Bnwf-959Wako0Dk93TA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/riogrande/ Facebook: https://www.fa…
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In this week's episode, Jess chats to Susannah King. Susannah is featured in episode 2 of The Handmade Jewellers, premiering this week on Thursday 2nd May ay 8pm BST. This week we're sharing a previous podcast recording with her from 2023. Susannah is a fourth generation jeweller and talks about her background in repairing jewellery and how she has…
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Rio’s Education Coordinator, Mark Nelson, joins Rio Tech Team member Shane Hendren to talk shop and answer your jewelry-making questions. In this episode, Mark shares the incredible story of Jacob Morgan's journey to Bhutan to teach stamp-making and stamping to students of the Bhutan School of Metalsmithing Arts. For more information about the Bhut…
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In this week's episode, Jess chats to Anna Sweet, a jewellery maker who specializes in creating unique pieces with a focus on storytelling, who also features in episode one of the Handmade Jewellers. Anna discusses her journey in the jewellery business, which hit a rough patch when she felt demotivated and lacked creativity. She even contemplated q…
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Rio Grande Jewelry Tech Team members Shane Hendren and Gregg Burgard talk shop and answer your jewelry-making questions. Join us every Tuesday at 11 am MT for Tech Team Tuesdays on YouTube, Facebook and Instagram. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3u2Bnwf-959Wako0Dk93TA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/riogrande/ Facebook: https://www.…
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In this week's bonus episode, Jess and Tori discuss the various silver jewellery diploma programmes offered by Jewellers Academy and how to choose the right one. They cover the silver jewellery diploma, the fine jewellery diploma, the advanced jewellery diploma, and the silver metal clay diploma. Tori, who has completed three of the four programmes…
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Alicia Goodwin joins co-hosts Paulene Everett and Scott Bradford on this For the Love of Jewelers episode. She is the owner and creative force behind her business—Lingua Nigra. Alicia’s vibrant energy is contagious as they discuss her intense passion for raw, sculptural design and the influence of Mesoamerica and other historical jewelry on her wor…
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In this week's episode, Jess and Anna introduce a new TV-like show called 'The Handmade Jewellers,' which offers viewers a unique glimpse into the world of handmade jewellers. Hosted by Jess, the series will broadcast on the Jewellers Academy YouTube channel and features visits to five different jewellers' studios, including homes, shops, and garde…
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This is a quick PSA that spring is the most dangerous time of year to let your guard down in avalanche terrain. Listeners, please stay safe out there. Then, we get into the gear previews for the upcoming season! Thanks for listening and joining us for the 2023-2024 season. And remember: be safe out there. More info about TDP at Totally Deep Podcast…
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In this week's episode, Jess and Anna Campbell discuss an exciting new silver clay jewellery-making course at Jewellers Academy. Anna Campbell, from Jewellery School Scotland, is the teacher for 'Silver Leaf and Botanical Jewellery', a course suitable for beginners to silver metal clay to learn how to make nature-inspired creations. This brand new …
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Rio Grande Jewelry Tech Team members Shane Hendren and Scott Bradford talk shop and answer jewelry-making questions from viewers on the latest episode of Tech Team Tuesday. Topics include CAD Design, 3D Printers, favorite tools and more. Do you have a question you would like answered? Leave it in the comments or reach out via email at podcast@riogr…
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In this week's episode, Ellen Horgan chats with Jen Morant Smith, a jeweller specializing in sustainable materials. Jen shares her journey, beginning with her passion for recycled metals and other found materials like sea glass and pottery. She discusses her motivation to turn discarded items into meaningful jewellery and her journey from a hobbyis…
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Rio Grande Tech Team members Shane Hendren and Paulene Everett talk shop and answer jewelry-making questions from viewers on the latest episode of Tech Team Tuesday. Topics include permanent jewelry, arc welding, jewelry education, favorite tools and more. Do you have a question you would like answered? Leave it in the comments or reach out via ema…
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Peter Gilroy, owner of Bonny Doon Tools in Taos, New Mexico, joins Rio Grande Jewelry Tech Team member Shane Hendren on the latest For the Love of Jewelers Podcast episode. Peter shares how he balances the many hats he wears running a two-person operation at Bonny Doon as well as his passion for creating unique, timeless pieces for his customers. J…
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In this week's episode, Jess chats to Tressa, a surgeon and jewellery maker, and explores her journey into jewellery making alongside her medical career. Tressa shares how her interest in jewellery making was sparked during a blacksmithing course with her stepson and how it gradually evolved into a consuming hobby. Despite her busy schedule as a su…
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Shane Hendren and Phil Scott of the Rio Grande Jewelry Tech Team answer customer questions weekly on Tech Team Tuesday. In this episode, they discuss engraving, stone setting and other questions from our viewers. Be sure to join us live each week at 11 a.m. MT on our YouTube and Facebook profiles to learn more about jewelry-making techniques, tools…
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In this week's episode of the Jewellers Academy podcast, host Anna Campbell is talking with Heidi Hinda Chadwick. Heidi is a Creative Life Coach and Anna is a Business and Mindset Coach and they are each other's coaches! In this conversation they dive into the subject of navigating our comfort zone looking at what a comfort zone is, how to know you…
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In this week's episode, Jess and Laura Jayne discuss an exciting new FREE silver jewellery-making course at Jewellers Academy. Laura Jane, from Small Dog Silver, is the teacher for 'Make a Silver Convertible Brooch Pendant', which focuses on creating a brooch that can also be converted into a pendant, combining vintage style with modern appeal. Jes…
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Middle and high school jewelry programs are booming across America as upcoming generations discover this captivating artform that combines creativity, critical thinking and endless potential! This episode of For the Love of Jewelers welcomes Bryan Petersen of Bozeman High and Stacie Smith of Gallatin High School—two enthusiastic Rio for Schools ins…
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In this week's episode, host Elin Horgan welcomes Bethany from Silver & Steel, a jewellery studio in Bristol, UK. Bethany shares her journey into jewellery making, detailing how her passion for the craft led her to establish Silver & Steel. Bethany discusses her ambition to create a sustainable creative community by providing a platform for local i…
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In this week's episode, Michelle Lierre chats to Nicole Ringgold who is a silversmith and the author of the upcoming book The New Silversmith. Nicole discusses her journey into silversmithing, which began unexpectedly while constructing her home in 2009. Despite facing challenges like losing her home and studio to a wildfire in 2014, Nicole decided…
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In this week's episode, hosts Jess and Anna discuss an upcoming project called the "5 Days of Silver Metal Clay." The 5-day event aims to introduce participants to silver metal clay, a versatile material for jewellery making. Anna, an experienced silver metal clay tutor, explains the nature of metal clay, its variations, and its environmentally fri…
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In this week's episode of the Jewellers Academy podcast, host Kim Thomson is speaking with Anna Mcloughlin. Anna is an Ethical Designer/Goldsmith specialising in creating mini wearable sculptures and remodelling jewellery. Her jewellery business is B-Corp certified and she recently won the 2023 Halo Award from the British Hallmarking Council. Anna …
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In this week's episode, Jess chats with Sally Costen, The Clerkenwell Jeweller, and discusses her journey into jewellery making. Sally, who started as a graphic designer, shares her passion for jewellery and how she rediscovered her love for it through courses at Jewellers Academy. The conversation delves into Sally's creative process, which involv…
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Kicking off season five, our For the Love of Jewelers Podcast co-hosts, Paulene Everett and Shane Hendren, chat with the 2023 Fall Design Challenge Winner, Benjamin Claus. Tune in as they discuss the concept and inspiration behind his prizewinning design, Divine Feminine Rising. They discuss his path to jewelry making, the joy of connecting to othe…
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In this week's episode, Anna chats to Sally How, a sustainable jewellery maker and workshop teacher. Sally specializes in eco-friendly silver and single-origin gold and offers workshops, including wedding ring making sessions near Harrogate, UK. This episode's all about using Google reviews to promote a jewellery business. Sally shares her strategy…
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If you've ever struggled with your relationship with money then this episode for you. Jess talks about the importance of the relationship we have with money and its impact on both our business and personal life. The formation of our core beliefs around money are often established by the age of 7 so any patterns that you have around money, abundance…
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In this week's episode, Jess chats with Emily, founder of Emily Lisbeth Jewellery, Jewellers Academy graduate and Jewelfund winner. She shares her inspiring journey into jewellery making, detailing her transition from administrative roles to pursuing her passion. She reflects on the challenges of balancing work and motherhood and the discussion tou…
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Doug sits down with Nathan Fry and Pantelis "Jerry" Geralis to talk about their experience in the Edelweiss raid, a military training event for mountain warfare. The gauntlet is thrown leading up to the 2024 Elk Mountain Grand Traverse race where Nathan and Jerry will text their need for lycra and speed to drop the rucksacks and come out to Colorad…
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In this week's episode, host Elin Horgan welcomes Ruthie Johnson from Ruthie and Rose, a holistic success coach for ambitious women. Ruthie shares her personal journey from experiencing burnout in a high-profile corporate job to transitioning into entrepreneurship. The conversation covers mindset issues relevant to jewellers and small business owne…
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Have you ever chosen a word of the year? In our first podcast episode of 2024, Jess speaks with Anna Campbell about their process for selecting a word that will be their guiding theme for the upcoming year. They talk about the practicalities of choosing a word, the words they’ve chosen for 2024 and why as well as the words they had for previous yea…
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Are you ready to test your knowledge about precious metals and jewellery making? Join us for this special episode, where the Jewellers Academy team members — Jessica Rose, Anna Campbell, Julia Rai, April and Tori — quiz each other and you about all things jewellery. Grab a pen and paper, join in the fun and see how many correct answers you get! Qui…
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In this week's episode, Jess chats to all three participants of season 2 of the Jeweller's Retreat - Kath Dare, Tressa Amir, and Kate Seow - who are experienced jewellers enrolled in the Advanced Jewelry Diploma. Kath, Tressa and Kate share their initial apprehensions about being on camera and discuss their eventual enthusiasm for the unique and ch…
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In this week's episode, Jess speaks with fellow producer Anna Campbell about Season Two of The Jewellers Retreat, which premieres on the Jewellers Academy YouTube channel on Wednesday 13th December 2023 at 8pm GMT. This year features three Jewellers Academy Advanced Diploma students - Tressa from Russian Blue Jewellery, Kath from Kath Dare Jeweller…
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In this episode of the Jewellers Academy podcast, Jess speaks with Patricia van den Akker from The Design Trust about the importance of managing our energy. We know a lot about managing our time but that’s not the whole story as not all tasks take the same amount of energy for us to complete. In this engaging discussion, Jess and Patricia talk abou…
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In this week's episode, Jess discusses six exciting ways to develop your jewellery-making skills in 2024 with Jewellers Academy, whether you're a beginner or an already accomplished jeweller. Emphasizing the joy of learning and the mindfulness aspect it brings, Jess talks about various Jewellers Academy programs, including 10 Days of Silver Jewelle…
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In this week's episode, Kim Thomson chats with Jane Mooney of Treasured Gem Hunter. We learn how she went from jewellery maker to gemstone emporium owner and she gives us fascinating insight into the world of gemstones and how the industry is changing. Episode Description: What sparked your interest in gemstones? (2:18) Was it hard to turn your pas…
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Boline Strand, artisan and winner of the For the Love of Jewelers Summer Earring Challenge, draws creative inspiration from the minimalist traditions of Denmark while exploring themes of growth and transformation in sculptural jewelry design. With a background in painting and mosaic work, she experiments with form and color through traditional gold…
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In this week's episode, Anna chats with Fran, client experience specialist, about all things customer experience. Fran, founder of And So the Journey Begins, shares her knowledge on what customer experience is, setting customer expectations, making the experience personal, turning customers into repeat customers and much more. Episode Description: …
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In this week's episode, Kim Thompson chats with jeweller Mareike Wehner of byMaraca Jewellery. They discuss how Mareike became interested in jewellery, her creative and crafty background, how she manages her jewellery business, how she came to have her jewellery on sale at the prestigious Tate Liverpool art gallery and more. Episode Description: Wh…
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In this week's episode, Jess chats with Matt Hopkins, founder of The Great Brand Exchange. The Great Brand Exchange helps small businesses grow and scale by giving them routes into high-street retail and helps bring exciting, unique, local products to major retailers. Since its inception, the Great Brand Exchange has generated £50 million in revenu…
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Meet the co-founders of New York City Jewelry Week, Bella Neyman and JB Jones. With a Master of Arts in History of Design and Curatorial Studies, Bella is an established historian, independent curator and journalist specializing in contemporary jewelry and currently serves as the mastermind of programming for NYCJW. JB Jones employs her background …
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In this week's episode, Michelle Lierre dives into an in-depth discussion with Chris of Lion Punch Forge on maintaining and modifying the steel tools that jewellers typically use. Chris teaches us about the fundamentals of steel as a material, the different kinds of steel, how steel behaves differently to the metals jewellers use to make jewellery …
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Doug and friends Elliott Bates and coach Danny Blake from Dynamic Performance System are here to discuss training and mental tactics leading up to the PDG 2024. The Patrouille des Glaciers is a through-the-night ski race started in the 1940s by the Swiss military, testing ski skills, endurance and the ability to travel efficiently through technical…
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In this week's episode, Jess introduces the new Jewellers Academy Foundation in Silver Jewellery. This 5-week course is an in-depth introduction to silver jewellery making suitable for beginners who are looking for a structured, supported online training for their first steps in making silver jewellery from home. Listen as Jess takes us through all…
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In this week's episode, Jess chats with jeweller Laura Jayne about 10 essential tools for getting started with silver jewellery making. Laura Jayne teaches the brand new Jewellers Academy Foundation in Silver Jewellery course. To celebrate this she joins us on the show to take us through the absolute essential tools every budding silver jewellery m…
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