<![CDATA[Rough Cut]]>645bbd0d-5549-5ed0-b8c4-c67ba32f9491Tue, 17 Mar 2026 14:55:36 +0000Captivate.fmRough Cuthttps://artwork.captivate.fm/623c16f6-edcd-463f-ad78-75be90c06859/lFPXsLG8dYhUB2nXr151IWTv.jpgRough CutRough CutRough CutRough Cut is a podcast for jewelers and small business owners in the business of jewelry. Join us for straight talk, honest advice, business insights, trends you should be aware of, special guests, a touch of humor, and a whole lot of unsolicited opinions about the jewelry industry, everyone, and everything in it. Hosted by jewelry aficionado JB Jones photographer Alain Simic, and esteemed journalist Emili Vesilind. Follow Rough Cut on IG: @rough_cut_podcast on TikTok: @roughcutpodcast Follow our hosts on IG: @j_b_j_o_n_e_s @alainsimic @aelliot718 @emilivesilindhttps://rough-cut-podcast.captivate.fmtrueepisodicnopodcastI Just Can't Quit You Feat., Lauren Harwell GodfreyI Just Can't Quit You Feat., Lauren Harwell GodfreyAlain, Emili, and JB talk about a whole load of nonesense but are quickly rescued by the one and only Lauren Harwell Godfrey! She's an Icon, she's a legend, and she is the moment. We talk Gem Awards, AI, Film and jewelry is discussed at some point as well... I think? Be like Lauren, buy a candle.

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]]>Alain, Emili, and JB talk about a whole load of nonesense but are quickly rescued by the one and only Lauren Harwell Godfrey! She's an Icon, she's a legend, and she is the moment. We talk Gem Awards, AI, Film and jewelry is discussed at some point as well... I think? Be like Lauren, buy a candle.

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]]>e5d67582-94db-4feb-9f9b-9ce7750a6bf0Tue, 17 Mar 2026 08:00:00 -040001:32:26truefull5115It's a Wraptina Aguilerta!It's a Wraptina Aguilerta!Alain, Emili, and JB talk about a whole load of nothing for close to two hours in this, our final episode of 2025. Good riddance! Are we coming back next year for an all-new season of Rough Cut? We'll never tell.

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]]>Alain, Emili, and JB talk about a whole load of nothing for close to two hours in this, our final episode of 2025. Good riddance! Are we coming back next year for an all-new season of Rough Cut? We'll never tell.

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]]>11b5b95d-b9bf-4b06-8b04-f49fe69367c2Tue, 23 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -040001:42:31truefull415154Donna JewelDonna JewelAlain and JB talk with absolute industry gem, Laura Inghirami, founder of Donna Jewel, educator, speaker, and all-around brilliant marketer. Here is a bit more about Laura in her own words...

Laura Inghirami is one of the most brilliant and influential minds in the global jewellery world – a visionary whose deep expertise and creative insight make her a driving force in the industry. With a unique talent for leading innovative projects and a natural passion guided by wonder, she blends culture, imagination, and strategy to shape the future of jewellery, bringing the young generations closer to the industry. After studying Business Administration and International Business, she deepened her knowledge in Jewellery Design and founded @donna.jewel, opening the doors of artisans’ workshops and speaking about artists and designers at a time when social media were not yet used for this purpose. She teaches at IED (European Institute of Design) in Milan and Turin, and gives conferences and lectures around the world to celebrate the beauty of jewellery and inspire and guide young people toward the world of precious arts.

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]]>Alain and JB talk with absolute industry gem, Laura Inghirami, founder of Donna Jewel, educator, speaker, and all-around brilliant marketer. Here is a bit more about Laura in her own words...

Laura Inghirami is one of the most brilliant and influential minds in the global jewellery world – a visionary whose deep expertise and creative insight make her a driving force in the industry. With a unique talent for leading innovative projects and a natural passion guided by wonder, she blends culture, imagination, and strategy to shape the future of jewellery, bringing the young generations closer to the industry. After studying Business Administration and International Business, she deepened her knowledge in Jewellery Design and founded @donna.jewel, opening the doors of artisans’ workshops and speaking about artists and designers at a time when social media were not yet used for this purpose. She teaches at IED (European Institute of Design) in Milan and Turin, and gives conferences and lectures around the world to celebrate the beauty of jewellery and inspire and guide young people toward the world of precious arts.

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]]>ad5ae6c1-6628-4442-85bc-17067f0c2acbTue, 09 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -040048:00truefull414144Dirty LaundryDirty LaundryAlain and JB talk kind of about jewelry but get, of course, completely derailed and start spilling all of their own private dirty laundry. JB cries in one bit, so if that’s your idea of fun, you can listen to this mess. Listen, at least we're back!

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]]>Alain and JB talk kind of about jewelry but get, of course, completely derailed and start spilling all of their own private dirty laundry. JB cries in one bit, so if that’s your idea of fun, you can listen to this mess. Listen, at least we're back!

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]]>706417a3-6e5e-4865-be44-5e3a966f582dTue, 25 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -040001:27:50truefull413134Dream Weaver Feat., Linda HojDream Weaver Feat., Linda HojAlain talks with friend to the pod, Linda Hoj! Linda is one of his favorite independent designers/jewelers of all time, a dear friend, and an endless source of admiration. We talk about creativity in the time of A.I., the pressure to produce, and mastering your craft for the sake of... mastering your craft. This is actually about jewelry, believe it or not!

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]]>Alain talks with friend to the pod, Linda Hoj! Linda is one of his favorite independent designers/jewelers of all time, a dear friend, and an endless source of admiration. We talk about creativity in the time of A.I., the pressure to produce, and mastering your craft for the sake of... mastering your craft. This is actually about jewelry, believe it or not!

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]]>4e6a6fc7-f292-417c-9485-afa5f339d181Wed, 01 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -040001:04:38truefull412124The Hegelian Dialectic Feat., Jennifer GandiaThe Hegelian Dialectic Feat., Jennifer GandiaAlain talks with friend to the pod, Jennifer Gandia of Greenwich St. Jewelers, about jewelry? Maybe... we definitely cover TikTok, misinformation, antique jewelry, theories of revolution, and the inevitable fall of capitalism. This is a jewelry podcast, I promise!

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]]>Alain talks with friend to the pod, Jennifer Gandia of Greenwich St. Jewelers, about jewelry? Maybe... we definitely cover TikTok, misinformation, antique jewelry, theories of revolution, and the inevitable fall of capitalism. This is a jewelry podcast, I promise!

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]]>9c18828c-83ba-4bdd-8575-2bf5fe03bbccTue, 16 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -040001:23:03truefull411114Talented, Brilliant, Incredible, Amazing...Talented, Brilliant, Incredible, Amazing...Emili, and Alain talk to the one and only Dana Bronfman about many things, none of which are coherent or consistent... that sounds familiar. I think this episode is about Jewelry.

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]]>Emili, and Alain talk to the one and only Dana Bronfman about many things, none of which are coherent or consistent... that sounds familiar. I think this episode is about Jewelry.

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]]>dabcf0dd-adbb-4bba-8c14-65c04c5c213aWed, 03 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -040001:39:23truefull410104Get it Together, Mary!Get it Together, Mary!Today, JB, Emili, and Alain talk about many things, none of which are coherent or consistent. I think this episode is about burnout, or general malaise, or living in the end times while producing luxury goods... let's find out!

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]]>Today, JB, Emili, and Alain talk about many things, none of which are coherent or consistent. I think this episode is about burnout, or general malaise, or living in the end times while producing luxury goods... let's find out!

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]]>8adcf352-7b6a-42f3-a7cf-15d2b4db8238Thu, 24 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -040058:01truefull4994The World is Ending... Let's ShopThe World is Ending... Let's ShopToday, JB, Emili, and Alain talk about retail. Yes, you heard us! The West is collapsing into a fascist dystopia, but we thought we should talk about jewelry retail instead.

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]]>Today, JB, Emili, and Alain talk about retail. Yes, you heard us! The West is collapsing into a fascist dystopia, but we thought we should talk about jewelry retail instead.

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]]>6b91d58b-5287-4448-9b58-a393f8a0b310Thu, 10 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -040050:29truefull4884The Style Issue ( As if Anyone Cares )The Style Issue ( As if Anyone Cares )It's Still Pride month, baby! Today, JB, Emili and Alain talk about all the styles, all the fashions. It's the style issue, and nobody should care what we have to say on this, but here we are.

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]]>It's Still Pride month, baby! Today, JB, Emili and Alain talk about all the styles, all the fashions. It's the style issue, and nobody should care what we have to say on this, but here we are.

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]]>1ede256a-56c8-4eff-abac-b39c667417b9Thu, 26 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -040051:14truefull4774Lies, Deceits, Falsehoods, and the Homosexual AgendaLies, Deceits, Falsehoods, and the Homosexual AgendaHAPPY PRIDE MONTH! Today, JB and Alain talk about Lies, Liars, Lying, and letting sleeping dogs lie. We all love this business, but it's also deeply riddled with bullshit, and we will mention it all!

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]]>HAPPY PRIDE MONTH! Today, JB and Alain talk about Lies, Liars, Lying, and letting sleeping dogs lie. We all love this business, but it's also deeply riddled with bullshit, and we will mention it all!

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]]>004950ba-7522-43f3-a07f-555e1299fd35Thu, 12 Jun 2025 05:00:00 -040001:06:24truefull4664Prehistoric ErectionsPrehistoric ErectionsWe are joined by the talented, verbose, and horny dinophile, Joseph Ramsay! Yes, I said what I said. Also, if you subscribe to the substack, you will get a 15% discount code for the Rough Cut candle, an easy and delicious way to support the show.

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]]>We are joined by the talented, verbose, and horny dinophile, Joseph Ramsay! Yes, I said what I said. Also, if you subscribe to the substack, you will get a 15% discount code for the Rough Cut candle, an easy and delicious way to support the show.

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]]>603bc26f-4b5c-4f86-bcf8-bb3f524681fcThu, 29 May 2025 05:00:00 -040001:15:12truefull4554Always Here for the RevolutionAlways Here for the RevolutionShame! Feel it!

]]>Shame! Feel it!

]]>47bc3690-5482-40bf-b8d7-922e5fba49d8Thu, 15 May 2025 00:15:00 -040001:08:31truefull4444Divination... Well, PredictionsDivination... Well, PredictionsWe summon the stars; we conjure the moon and commune with the eldest and wisest celestials... to give you a few random thoughts and predictions. This is still a jewelry show, right?

]]>We summon the stars; we conjure the moon and commune with the eldest and wisest celestials... to give you a few random thoughts and predictions. This is still a jewelry show, right?

]]>4fcd8f9c-307f-4a32-b48e-0900dec6074eTue, 15 Apr 2025 00:15:00 -040001:29:04truefull4334The Rough Cut AwardsThe Rough Cut AwardsYes, we did that.

]]>Yes, we did that.

]]>e173321d-34d1-4518-8381-ed3e73a3f709Tue, 18 Mar 2025 05:00:00 -040046:16truefull4224Maybe This Time We TryMaybe This Time We TrySpoiler alert, we don't.

]]>Spoiler alert, we don't.

]]>ad247974-d0f7-4ca6-8fad-1f8681269625Tue, 04 Mar 2025 09:00:00 -040053:44truefull4114Chasing TradeChasing TradeChasing trade... shows. You pervert. We're talking about trade shows!

]]>Chasing trade... shows. You pervert. We're talking about trade shows!

]]>d064e65e-19a9-4667-a728-3feee766dd2fTue, 10 Dec 2024 00:30:00 -040051:38truefull316163Emili is not FiredEmili is not FiredContrary to the industry rumors swirling about, Emili has NOT been fired! This is also an episode about pricing... Or whatever.

]]>Contrary to the industry rumors swirling about, Emili has NOT been fired! This is also an episode about pricing... Or whatever.

]]>f57dfebb-01c0-49b6-957f-1b332e3c0a25Tue, 26 Nov 2024 00:15:00 -040001:18:01truefull315153A Light in the Dark feat., Tess SholomA Light in the Dark feat., Tess SholomWell, last week sure did happen. If you're feeling despair, we can't help much with that, but we can invite you to join our chat with the talented wise, and beautiful Tess Sholom. She drops some real wisdom in this one and gives us the strength to hope and carry on.

]]>Well, last week sure did happen. If you're feeling despair, we can't help much with that, but we can invite you to join our chat with the talented wise, and beautiful Tess Sholom. She drops some real wisdom in this one and gives us the strength to hope and carry on.

]]>989c99c4-9f56-47d5-a839-53e6b5cc99f0Mon, 11 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -040001:28:59truefull314143No One Asked For ThisNo One Asked For ThisHere we are... yet again.

]]>Here we are... yet again.

]]>c429f019-9423-4747-bd82-f2b6099caed1Tue, 29 Oct 2024 00:30:00 -040052:18truefull313133Starting Over Yet Again feat., Gabriella HarveyStarting Over Yet Again feat., Gabriella HarveyJoin us - Alain Simic, and Amy Elliott - as we are joined by one of our favorite humans in jewelry, Gabriella Harvey! We sit with Gabbi to chat about her incredible career ( Gemfields, Muzo, etc... ) starting something new, and building something all your own later in life. Enjoy!

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]]>Join us - Alain Simic, and Amy Elliott - as we are joined by one of our favorite humans in jewelry, Gabriella Harvey! We sit with Gabbi to chat about her incredible career ( Gemfields, Muzo, etc... ) starting something new, and building something all your own later in life. Enjoy!

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]]>3fc21597-92d8-4b38-a87f-d169c4f4526cTue, 30 Jul 2024 09:00:00 -040001:23:40truefull312123But is it Art? feat., Michael Robinson of David Michael JewelsBut is it Art? feat., Michael Robinson of David Michael JewelsJoin us, well, just me! - Alain Simic - for a chat with the talented, highly skilled, and, according to some, controversial Michael Robinson of David Michael Jewels! In this episode, we spend some time introducing Michael and his process to the audience during the first 20 minutes of the episode and then find ourselves debating what kinds of jewelry does or does not constitute art. We talk about CAD, mass production, synthetic gemstones, storytelling, and the need for human connection in all things.

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]]>Join us, well, just me! - Alain Simic - for a chat with the talented, highly skilled, and, according to some, controversial Michael Robinson of David Michael Jewels! In this episode, we spend some time introducing Michael and his process to the audience during the first 20 minutes of the episode and then find ourselves debating what kinds of jewelry does or does not constitute art. We talk about CAD, mass production, synthetic gemstones, storytelling, and the need for human connection in all things.

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For more Alain: @alainsimic + www.alainsimic.com

]]>0e71b607-44a7-42dc-87bc-f9cdd77bb75aTue, 16 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -040001:18:25truefull310103Game of RocksGame of RocksJoin us—Amy Elliott and Emili Vesilind—for a chat about gametes, mainly mispronunciations of the word, but also the DC Natural History Museum and its Gem Hall, the Hope Diamond, and red carpet jewelry shenanigans!

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]]>Join us—Amy Elliott and Emili Vesilind—for a chat about gametes, mainly mispronunciations of the word, but also the DC Natural History Museum and its Gem Hall, the Hope Diamond, and red carpet jewelry shenanigans!

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For more Amy: @aelliott718 + www.amyelliottcreative.com

]]>da1d9b2a-5715-459c-a8c7-5d0b55f6c801Wed, 10 Jul 2024 00:30:00 -040045:25truefull3993You Will Like my Sense of Style feat., Christina CarusoYou Will Like my Sense of Style feat., Christina CarusoJoin us - Emili Vesilind and Alain Simic - for a chat with the talented, gorgeous, chic, and frankly... genuinely fun and interesting Christina Caruso! Christina, can we be friends? Can we do things together in public? Can we be beautiful together in Cafes and mock others? This is a very useful episode description. Enjoy!

German Bold Italic

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]]>Join us - Emili Vesilind and Alain Simic - for a chat with the talented, gorgeous, chic, and frankly... genuinely fun and interesting Christina Caruso! Christina, can we be friends? Can we do things together in public? Can we be beautiful together in Cafes and mock others? This is a very useful episode description. Enjoy!

German Bold Italic

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]]>7b112d08-8170-43ff-b2ab-5ce67ed36741Tue, 18 Jun 2024 00:15:00 -040001:03:07truefull3883Bad MannersBad MannersSlavoj Žižek thinks we are living in the end times; this podcast is proof he's right.

Join us - JB Jones and Alain Simic - for a chat with no guests, just us, talking shit. You're welcome!

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]]>Slavoj Žižek thinks we are living in the end times; this podcast is proof he's right.

Join us - JB Jones and Alain Simic - for a chat with no guests, just us, talking shit. You're welcome!

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For more JB: @j_b_j_o_n_e_s

For more Alain: @alainsimic + www.alainsimic.com

]]>1fcc6425-d2ee-4d7e-b319-087f258619e0Tue, 04 Jun 2024 07:00:00 -040001:13:57truefull3773Walking Into the Ocean Feat., Tanya DukesWalking Into the Ocean Feat., Tanya DukesJoin us - Amy Elliott and Alain Simic - for a chat with the talented, brilliant, lovely, and way out of our league, Tanya Dukes! Did I mention she won a Gem Award? That too. Why she sowed up to this dog and pony show is anyone's guess, but we are glad she did! Enjoy!

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]]>Join us - Amy Elliott and Alain Simic - for a chat with the talented, brilliant, lovely, and way out of our league, Tanya Dukes! Did I mention she won a Gem Award? That too. Why she sowed up to this dog and pony show is anyone's guess, but we are glad she did! Enjoy!

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For more Amy: @aelliott718 + www.amyelliottcreative.com

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]]>328dce9d-d37b-444a-bea5-2cb8db4b3d85Tue, 21 May 2024 09:00:00 -040001:12:28truefull3663Beauty Will Save the World! Feat., Katerina PerezBeauty Will Save the World! Feat., Katerina PerezJoin us - Emili Vesilind and Alain Simic - for a chat with the one and only Katerina Perez, editor, jewelry influencer extraordinaire, lover of all things sparkly, and hair icon. We talk about Dostoyevsky, of course.

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For more Emili: @emilivesilind + www.emilivesilind.com

For more Alain: @alainsimic + www.alainsimic.com

]]>Join us - Emili Vesilind and Alain Simic - for a chat with the one and only Katerina Perez, editor, jewelry influencer extraordinaire, lover of all things sparkly, and hair icon. We talk about Dostoyevsky, of course.

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For more Emili: @emilivesilind + www.emilivesilind.com

For more Alain: @alainsimic + www.alainsimic.com

]]>b060c3eb-46de-489a-8317-36fbb953fe8eTue, 07 May 2024 09:00:00 -040001:00:22truefull3553Meet Me at the SlotsMeet Me at the SlotsWhat happens in Vegas will definitely be re-told for an audience by Alain on Rough Cut!

Join us - JB Jones, Alain Simic, Amy Elliott, and Emili Vesilind - for a chat... about I'm not sure exactly what. I do know we said we'd link so many things for you and If JB is feeling generous, they'll appear below. Spoiler alert, she's rarely feeling generous.

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For more JB: @j_b_j_o_n_e_s

]]>What happens in Vegas will definitely be re-told for an audience by Alain on Rough Cut!

Join us - JB Jones, Alain Simic, Amy Elliott, and Emili Vesilind - for a chat... about I'm not sure exactly what. I do know we said we'd link so many things for you and If JB is feeling generous, they'll appear below. Spoiler alert, she's rarely feeling generous.

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For more Emili: @emilivesilind + www.emilivesilind.com

For more Alain: @alainsimic + www.alainsimic.com

For more JB: @j_b_j_o_n_e_s

]]>ecae6f87-4efe-463e-963b-8c1fe0adee3fTue, 16 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -040001:19:03truefull3443Born and Bred Kitsch feat., Alison LouBorn and Bred Kitsch feat., Alison LouBut is it camp? Susan Sontag may beg to differ.

Join us - JB Jones and Alain Simic - for a chat with Alison Chemla of Alison Lou. We talk Kitsch, miniatures, and, of course, Emratas's viral divorce rings. Enjoy!

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For more Alain: @alainsimic + www.alainsimic.com

]]>But is it camp? Susan Sontag may beg to differ.

Join us - JB Jones and Alain Simic - for a chat with Alison Chemla of Alison Lou. We talk Kitsch, miniatures, and, of course, Emratas's viral divorce rings. Enjoy!

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For more Alison: @alisonlou + www.alisonlou.com

For more JB: @j_b_j_o_n_e_s

For more Alain: @alainsimic + www.alainsimic.com

]]>0d12b5f1-eaa4-4ba9-9d4b-caff52624688Tue, 09 Apr 2024 03:45:00 -040047:09truefull3333Chasing Boys in Clubs Feat., Marie LichtenbergChasing Boys in Clubs Feat., Marie LichtenbergBut is it penis envy? A question best left to pappa Freud.

Join us - Emili Vesilind and Alain Simic - for a chat with Gem Award Nominated designer Marie Lichtenberg! She's not just talented, funny, charming, beautiful, and self-possessed... she's also on our show. Enjoy!

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For more Marie: @marie.lichtenberg + https://marielichtenberg.com/

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For more Alain: @alainsimic + www.alainsimic.com

]]>But is it penis envy? A question best left to pappa Freud.

Join us - Emili Vesilind and Alain Simic - for a chat with Gem Award Nominated designer Marie Lichtenberg! She's not just talented, funny, charming, beautiful, and self-possessed... she's also on our show. Enjoy!

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For more Emili: @emilivesilind + www.emilivesilind.com

For more Alain: @alainsimic + www.alainsimic.com

]]>738c0860-90db-4a2b-928c-d26a4304f613Tue, 26 Mar 2024 09:00:00 -040001:04:32truefull3223No... Not This Again.No... Not This Again.What fresh hell is this? Oh, it's just Rough Cut back and bigger than ever!

Join us - JB Jones and Alain Simic - for a chat with our brand new and esteemed Co-Hosts and Co-Producers, Amy Elliott and Emili Vesilind! That's right, we are changing the format with help from these two incredibly talented, respected, and brilliant journalists who probably have better things to do, and who are most certainly not coerced into working on this dog and pony show with us!

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For more Amy: @aelliott718 + www.amyelliottcreative.com

For more Emili: @emilivesilind + www.emilivesilind.com

For more Alain: @alainsimic + www.alainsimic.com

For more JB: @j_b_j_o_n_e_s

]]>What fresh hell is this? Oh, it's just Rough Cut back and bigger than ever!

Join us - JB Jones and Alain Simic - for a chat with our brand new and esteemed Co-Hosts and Co-Producers, Amy Elliott and Emili Vesilind! That's right, we are changing the format with help from these two incredibly talented, respected, and brilliant journalists who probably have better things to do, and who are most certainly not coerced into working on this dog and pony show with us!

Follow us @rough_cut_podcast

For more Amy: @aelliott718 + www.amyelliottcreative.com

For more Emili: @emilivesilind + www.emilivesilind.com

For more Alain: @alainsimic + www.alainsimic.com

For more JB: @j_b_j_o_n_e_s

]]>2c9a69fd-fc22-4012-ae90-e04283600d8dTue, 12 Mar 2024 08:30:00 -040057:07truefull3113Cashing Checks! Feat., Lisette ScottCashing Checks! Feat., Lisette ScottJoin us - JB Jones and Alain Simic - for a chat with the talented and lovely Lisette Scott of Jam + Rico! We talk about how Lisette launched her business, how she manages success, how she plans and scales her growth and how she's taking over the world via mega-stores Target and Claire's... You know, no big deal!

Shop Jam+Rico Here!

Shop the Claire's Collab Here!

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For more Alain: @alainsimic + www.alainsimic.com

For more JB: @j_b_j_o_n_e_s

]]>Join us - JB Jones and Alain Simic - for a chat with the talented and lovely Lisette Scott of Jam + Rico! We talk about how Lisette launched her business, how she manages success, how she plans and scales her growth and how she's taking over the world via mega-stores Target and Claire's... You know, no big deal!

Shop Jam+Rico Here!

Shop the Claire's Collab Here!

Follow Jam + Rico on the Socials Here!

Please support us on Patreon and unlock exclusive content and episodes: patreon.com

Follow us @rough_cut_podcast

Also @nycjewelryweek + www.nycjewelryweek.com

For more Alain: @alainsimic + www.alainsimic.com

For more JB: @j_b_j_o_n_e_s

]]>5b364f90-3c1c-42d8-8a80-475232624a14Mon, 28 Aug 2023 00:15:00 -040001:05:28truefull212122Keeping 'Em Honest Feat., Tiffany StevensKeeping 'Em Honest Feat., Tiffany StevensJoin us - JB Jones and Alain Simic - for a chat with the incredibly sharp, witty, and delightful Tiffany Stevens, ESQ. CEO and General Counsel of Jewelers Vigilance Committee aka JVC! Oh, she is major and has a degree... or several! We talk rules and regulations, Russian diamond sanctions, and how you, as jewelers, need to take time to do the right thing... Or go to prison like JB! Jk.

For all resources mentioned on this episode, check out https://jvclegal.org.

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For more Alain: @alainsimic + www.alainsimic.com

For more JB: @j_b_j_o_n_e_s

]]>Join us - JB Jones and Alain Simic - for a chat with the incredibly sharp, witty, and delightful Tiffany Stevens, ESQ. CEO and General Counsel of Jewelers Vigilance Committee aka JVC! Oh, she is major and has a degree... or several! We talk rules and regulations, Russian diamond sanctions, and how you, as jewelers, need to take time to do the right thing... Or go to prison like JB! Jk.

For all resources mentioned on this episode, check out https://jvclegal.org.

Please support us on Patreon and unlock exclusive content and episodes: patreon.com

Follow us @rough_cut_podcast

Also @nycjewelryweek + www.nycjewelryweek.com

For more Alain: @alainsimic + www.alainsimic.com

For more JB: @j_b_j_o_n_e_s

]]>837a0ba0-8017-4ab1-8bfc-750855076e29Mon, 14 Aug 2023 00:15:00 -040056:28truefull211112Geriatric Kitsch Feat., Everett HoffmanGeriatric Kitsch Feat., Everett HoffmanJoin us - JB Jones and Alain Simic - for a chat with jeweler, artist, object maker, and all-around creative Everett Hoffman. We chat about contemporary jewelry, academia, the art world, and more on this episode of Rough Cut!

Follow Everett on IG and see more of his work here!

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For more Alain: @alainsimic + www.alainsimic.com

For more JB: @j_b_j_o_n_e_s

]]>Join us - JB Jones and Alain Simic - for a chat with jeweler, artist, object maker, and all-around creative Everett Hoffman. We chat about contemporary jewelry, academia, the art world, and more on this episode of Rough Cut!

Follow Everett on IG and see more of his work here!

Please support us on Patreon and unlock exclusive content and episodes: patreon.com

Follow us @rough_cut_podcast

Also @nycjewelryweek + www.nycjewelryweek.com

For more Alain: @alainsimic + www.alainsimic.com

For more JB: @j_b_j_o_n_e_s

]]>6ea8f085-52cc-4300-be39-4d8869d5a5e5Wed, 02 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -040047:59truefull210102Doing the Work! Feat., Nicole Kopelman of Nicole Rose JewelryDoing the Work! Feat., Nicole Kopelman of Nicole Rose JewelryJoin us - JB Jones and Alain Simic - for a chat with Nicole Kopelman of Nicole Rose Jewelry! We talk the Real Housewives who are obsessed with her jewelry, building a successful online business, family business, utilizing social media and, of course, we talk natural and lab grown diamonds yet again. Nicole is a tremendous talent and we are in awe of what she's built, so don't miss out!

Follow Nicole Rose Jewelry on IG and shop it online here!

Please support us on Patreon and unlock exclusive content and episodes: patreon.com

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For more Alain: @alainsimic + www.alainsimic.com

For more JB: @j_b_j_o_n_e_s

]]>Join us - JB Jones and Alain Simic - for a chat with Nicole Kopelman of Nicole Rose Jewelry! We talk the Real Housewives who are obsessed with her jewelry, building a successful online business, family business, utilizing social media and, of course, we talk natural and lab grown diamonds yet again. Nicole is a tremendous talent and we are in awe of what she's built, so don't miss out!

Follow Nicole Rose Jewelry on IG and shop it online here!

Please support us on Patreon and unlock exclusive content and episodes: patreon.com

Follow us @rough_cut_podcast

Also @nycjewelryweek + www.nycjewelryweek.com

For more Alain: @alainsimic + www.alainsimic.com

For more JB: @j_b_j_o_n_e_s

]]>39b078c0-9d09-4bfe-a70f-5a0471baf903Tue, 11 Jul 2023 06:00:00 -040001:01:50truefull2992Hot or Not? Feat., Nicholas HyattHot or Not? Feat., Nicholas HyattJoin us - JB Jones and Alain Simic - for a chat with Nicholas Hyatt, Editor of the NYC Jewelry Week blog Future Heirloom and Founder of Ping Pong Ring, about everything we think is HOT or NOT! Only wrong opinions are welcome on this one.

Please support us on Patreon and unlock exclusive content and episodes: patreon.com

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For more Alain: @alainsimic + www.alainsimic.com

For more JB: @j_b_j_o_n_e_s

]]>Join us - JB Jones and Alain Simic - for a chat with Nicholas Hyatt, Editor of the NYC Jewelry Week blog Future Heirloom and Founder of Ping Pong Ring, about everything we think is HOT or NOT! Only wrong opinions are welcome on this one.

Please support us on Patreon and unlock exclusive content and episodes: patreon.com

Follow us @rough_cut_podcast

Also @nycjewelryweek + www.nycjewelryweek.com

For more Alain: @alainsimic + www.alainsimic.com

For more JB: @j_b_j_o_n_e_s

]]>6af96658-fbfe-4b1c-951b-5ba8794a3e8bWed, 28 Jun 2023 09:00:00 -040001:26:38truefull2882On and Ever Onward Feat., Alyona Kiperman of NomisOn and Ever Onward Feat., Alyona Kiperman of NomisJoin us - JB Jones and Alain Simic - for a chat with the breathtakingly beautiful and talented Ukrainian-born Alyona Kiperman of Nomis Jewelry. We spend time talking business during wartime, success, and innovation in design, all while enjoying her wickedly dry sense of humor. Listen to this one, kittens; she's the next big thing in jewelry.

We encourage you to donate to Alyona's favorite charity that helps provide limbs for the people of Ukraine: Superhumans Center

Check out everything Alyona on the gram: @alyonakiperman + @nomis_jewelry

Please support us on Patreon and unlock exclusive content and episodes: patreon.com

Follow us @rough_cut_podcast

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For more Alain: @alainsimic + www.alainsimic.com

For more JB: @j_b_j_o_n_e_s

]]>Join us - JB Jones and Alain Simic - for a chat with the breathtakingly beautiful and talented Ukrainian-born Alyona Kiperman of Nomis Jewelry. We spend time talking business during wartime, success, and innovation in design, all while enjoying her wickedly dry sense of humor. Listen to this one, kittens; she's the next big thing in jewelry.

We encourage you to donate to Alyona's favorite charity that helps provide limbs for the people of Ukraine: Superhumans Center

Check out everything Alyona on the gram: @alyonakiperman + @nomis_jewelry

Please support us on Patreon and unlock exclusive content and episodes: patreon.com

Follow us @rough_cut_podcast

Also @nycjewelryweek + www.nycjewelryweek.com

For more Alain: @alainsimic + www.alainsimic.com

For more JB: @j_b_j_o_n_e_s

]]>cf111f2a-fb6b-4e4f-9310-fc3a150fd877Tue, 13 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -040048:12truefull2772Here for the Revolution! Feat., Viviana LanghoffHere for the Revolution! Feat., Viviana LanghoffJoin us - JB Jones and Alain Simic - for a chat with Viviana Langhoff, Jewelry designer, owner of Chicago-based Adornment + Theory, and all-around wonder woman!

We talk about representation, the importance of community, and getting on with success.

Check out everything Viviana on the gram: @adornmentandtheory + @vivianalanghoffdesigns

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For more Alain: @alainsimic + www.alainsimic.com

For more JB: @j_b_j_o_n_e_s

]]>Join us - JB Jones and Alain Simic - for a chat with Viviana Langhoff, Jewelry designer, owner of Chicago-based Adornment + Theory, and all-around wonder woman!

We talk about representation, the importance of community, and getting on with success.

Check out everything Viviana on the gram: @adornmentandtheory + @vivianalanghoffdesigns

Please support us on Patreon and unlock exclusive content and episodes: patreon.com

Follow us @rough_cut_podcast

Also @nycjewelryweek + www.nycjewelryweek.com

For more Alain: @alainsimic + www.alainsimic.com

For more JB: @j_b_j_o_n_e_s

]]>40f070bc-908e-45e9-ab56-c39cc4eaae33Mon, 05 Jun 2023 00:15:00 -040001:07:38truefull2662Speaking Legalese Feat., Phillips NazroSpeaking Legalese Feat., Phillips NazroYou better get into it today, kittens, because we are joined by Phillips Nazro of Fixer Advisory, who will guide us as we delve deep into the cool waters of all things legal that you, as designers, NEED to know! Join us - JB Jones and Alain Simic - for a chat about copyright law, filing for trademarks, the joys of suing and getting sued and much more!

You should never take our advice, but do listen to our guest who in addition to being the Head of Legal & Client Services at Fixer Advisory Group, was also Senior Vice President & General Counsel at Marc Jacobs and General Counsel at David Yurman. Yes, we finally gave you an episode with actual, useful information. Who knew we had it in us!

Check out Fixer Advisory Group: fixeradvisory.com + @fixeradvisory

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]]>You better get into it today, kittens, because we are joined by Phillips Nazro of Fixer Advisory, who will guide us as we delve deep into the cool waters of all things legal that you, as designers, NEED to know! Join us - JB Jones and Alain Simic - for a chat about copyright law, filing for trademarks, the joys of suing and getting sued and much more!

You should never take our advice, but do listen to our guest who in addition to being the Head of Legal & Client Services at Fixer Advisory Group, was also Senior Vice President & General Counsel at Marc Jacobs and General Counsel at David Yurman. Yes, we finally gave you an episode with actual, useful information. Who knew we had it in us!

Check out Fixer Advisory Group: fixeradvisory.com + @fixeradvisory

Support us on Patreon and unlock exclusive content and episodes: patreon.com

Follow us @rough_cut_podcast

Also @nycjewelryweek + www.nycjewelryweek.com

For more Alain: @alainsimic + www.alainsimic.com

For more JB: @j_b_j_o_n_e_s

]]>e0dba43b-8761-4eda-9974-5518c40bde14Mon, 15 May 2023 05:15:00 -040051:31truefull2552Start Before You're Ready Feat., Malyia McNaughtonStart Before You're Ready Feat., Malyia McNaughtonOh Honey... Oh Honey... You're not ready for the one and only Malyia McNaughton to turn it the way she does on this episode of Rough Cut! Join us - JB Jones and Alain Simic - for a chat with this goddess! We talk business realness, the state of black designers in the industry and Malyia's incredible ability to seize opportunity in all the right ways.

Support us on Patreon and unlock exclusive content and episodes. www.patreon.com

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]]>Oh Honey... Oh Honey... You're not ready for the one and only Malyia McNaughton to turn it the way she does on this episode of Rough Cut! Join us - JB Jones and Alain Simic - for a chat with this goddess! We talk business realness, the state of black designers in the industry and Malyia's incredible ability to seize opportunity in all the right ways.

Support us on Patreon and unlock exclusive content and episodes. www.patreon.com

Learn more about everything WE do at http://nycjewelryweek.com

Follow us on IG @nycjewelryweek + www.nycjewelryweek.com

Follow Bella Neyman on the socials.

For Alain's work @alainsimic + www.alainsimic.com

For JB Jones @j_b_j_o_n_e_s

]]>1e1e12ce-0e94-44ae-b901-4fa6515dfa5aSun, 30 Apr 2023 09:00:00 -040001:02:08truefull2442Teaching the Children Feat., Amy ElliottTeaching the Children Feat., Amy ElliottSeason 2 of Rough Cut is heating up and we are hustling to bring you next level guests! Join us - JB Jones and Alain Simic - for a chat with JCK Contributing Editor, GEM Award nominee for Media Excellence, and no-nonsense HBIC, Amy Elliott! We talk Diamonds, what young designers need to know and everyones favorite topic, gripes!

Learn more about everything WE do at http://nycjewelryweek.com

Follow us on IG @nycjewelryweek + www.nycjewelryweek.com

Follow Bella Neyman on the socials.

For Alain's work @alainsimic + www.alainsimic.com

For JB Jones @j_b_j_o_n_e_s

]]>Season 2 of Rough Cut is heating up and we are hustling to bring you next level guests! Join us - JB Jones and Alain Simic - for a chat with JCK Contributing Editor, GEM Award nominee for Media Excellence, and no-nonsense HBIC, Amy Elliott! We talk Diamonds, what young designers need to know and everyones favorite topic, gripes!

Learn more about everything WE do at http://nycjewelryweek.com

Follow us on IG @nycjewelryweek + www.nycjewelryweek.com

Follow Bella Neyman on the socials.

For Alain's work @alainsimic + www.alainsimic.com

For JB Jones @j_b_j_o_n_e_s

]]>fa2492fb-b244-4162-a4aa-1b3c8779588cMon, 17 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -040059:24truefull2332Calling on You! Feat., Bella NeymanCalling on You! Feat., Bella NeymanWe are calling on you, America, and the world, in this episode of Rough Cut! Join us - JB Jones and Alain Simic - for a chat with NYC Jewelry Week Co-Founder Bella Neyman, all about Jewelry Week, and why you need to be part of it!

Learn more about everything WE do at http://nycjewelryweek.com

Follow us on IG @nycjewelryweek + www.nycjewelryweek.com

Follow Bella Neyman on the socials.

For Alain's work @alainsimic + www.alainsimic.com

For JB Jones @j_b_j_o_n_e_s

]]>We are calling on you, America, and the world, in this episode of Rough Cut! Join us - JB Jones and Alain Simic - for a chat with NYC Jewelry Week Co-Founder Bella Neyman, all about Jewelry Week, and why you need to be part of it!

Learn more about everything WE do at http://nycjewelryweek.com

Follow us on IG @nycjewelryweek + www.nycjewelryweek.com

Follow Bella Neyman on the socials.

For Alain's work @alainsimic + www.alainsimic.com

For JB Jones @j_b_j_o_n_e_s

]]>4538bf75-30ba-4b2d-bc19-1f621f601cc4Tue, 04 Apr 2023 00:15:00 -040056:11truefull2222Sorry We're Late, We Didn't Want to Come.Sorry We're Late, We Didn't Want to Come.WE ARE BACK BABY! In this, our first episode of season two of Rough Cut, our hosts - JB Jones and Alain Simic - Talk about the hustle, the struggle and all feels.

If you, or someone you know, is struggling with depression call 1-800-662-4357 for free, confidential support.

Learn more about everything WE do at http://nycjewelryweek.com

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For JB Jones @j_b_j_o_n_e_s

The opinions in this episode, and all episodes of Rough Cut, are not necessarily those of NYC Jewelry Week.

]]>WE ARE BACK BABY! In this, our first episode of season two of Rough Cut, our hosts - JB Jones and Alain Simic - Talk about the hustle, the struggle and all feels.

If you, or someone you know, is struggling with depression call 1-800-662-4357 for free, confidential support.

Learn more about everything WE do at http://nycjewelryweek.com

Follow us on IG @nycjewelryweek + www.nycjewelryweek.com

For Alain's work @alainsimic + www.alainsimic.com

For JB Jones @j_b_j_o_n_e_s

The opinions in this episode, and all episodes of Rough Cut, are not necessarily those of NYC Jewelry Week.

]]>35c24177-f06a-4f01-8da2-a737cc13b05fMon, 27 Mar 2023 09:00:00 -040038:51truefull2112Wet, Wild and Misbegotten - Bonus ContentWet, Wild and Misbegotten - Bonus ContentWE ARE BACK! Not quite, but almost!

Just one more week before we return with Season 2, but in the meantime, enjoy these bloopers and outtakes from Season 1!

In this episode of Rough Cut, our hosts - JB Jones and Alain Simic - Make fools of themselves by airing their dirty laundry in the form of this reel of cut content. Enjoy!

Learn more about everything we do at http://nycjewelryweek.com

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The opinions in this episode, and all episodes of Rough Cut, are not necessarily those of NYC Jewelry Week.

]]>WE ARE BACK! Not quite, but almost!

Just one more week before we return with Season 2, but in the meantime, enjoy these bloopers and outtakes from Season 1!

In this episode of Rough Cut, our hosts - JB Jones and Alain Simic - Make fools of themselves by airing their dirty laundry in the form of this reel of cut content. Enjoy!

Learn more about everything we do at http://nycjewelryweek.com

Follow us on IG @nycjewelryweek + www.nycjewelryweek.com

For Alain's work @alainsimic + www.alainsimic.com

For JB Jones @j_b_j_o_n_e_s

The opinions in this episode, and all episodes of Rough Cut, are not necessarily those of NYC Jewelry Week.

]]>edf56914-496d-4507-9786-0d4f9f90a3c5Sun, 12 Mar 2023 09:00:00 -040031:08truebonus22The End...The End...In this episode of Rough Cut, our hosts - JB Jones and Alain Simic - during the VERY LAST episode of Rough Cut... Season One. We answer your questions and have ourselves a good old-fashioned Kiki.

Rough Cut will return for Season Two in March 2023, and we'll drip-drop little bonuses here and there to keep you company while you wait.

See you soon, kittens. Thank you for all the love and support. We wish you all a very, very happy new year!

Learn more about everything WE do at http://nycjewelryweek.com

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The opinions in this episode, and all episodes of Rough Cut, are not necessarily those of NYC Jewelry Week.

]]>In this episode of Rough Cut, our hosts - JB Jones and Alain Simic - during the VERY LAST episode of Rough Cut... Season One. We answer your questions and have ourselves a good old-fashioned Kiki.

Rough Cut will return for Season Two in March 2023, and we'll drip-drop little bonuses here and there to keep you company while you wait.

See you soon, kittens. Thank you for all the love and support. We wish you all a very, very happy new year!

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The opinions in this episode, and all episodes of Rough Cut, are not necessarily those of NYC Jewelry Week.

]]>54c96dc1-0aad-4d85-9ec7-219e3db09750Mon, 26 Dec 2022 09:00:00 -040001:03:25truefull127271Oh, No... Not Erika. Feat., Andrew HatcherOh, No... Not Erika. Feat., Andrew HatcherIn this episode of Rough Cut, our hosts - JB Jones and Alain Simic - are joined by their Podcast Editor, Andrew Hatcher, who has a very important day job as a financial analyst but finds the time to join this drinking game episode - because who wouldn't? We talk and drink our way into trouble with a convo about the now-infamous Erika Jayne Girardi of the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. Also, I mentioned we get drunk, right?

You better get into it!

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The opinions in this episode, and all episodes of Rough Cut, are not necessarily those of NYC Jewelry Week.

]]>In this episode of Rough Cut, our hosts - JB Jones and Alain Simic - are joined by their Podcast Editor, Andrew Hatcher, who has a very important day job as a financial analyst but finds the time to join this drinking game episode - because who wouldn't? We talk and drink our way into trouble with a convo about the now-infamous Erika Jayne Girardi of the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. Also, I mentioned we get drunk, right?

You better get into it!

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Follow us on IG @nycjewelryweek + www.nycjewelryweek.com

For Alain's work @alainsimic + www.alainsimic.com

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The opinions in this episode, and all episodes of Rough Cut, are not necessarily those of NYC Jewelry Week.

]]>0dcdb047-5ee2-41cb-bcaf-4f75373c0898Mon, 19 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -040051:17truefull126261Rough Cut Live!Rough Cut Live!In this episode of Rough Cut, join us - JB Jones and Alain Simic - to talk live from NYC Jewelry Week 2022 Headquarters at Industry City, baby! It's live, it's unedited, and it really bloody ROUGH!

Thank you to this episode's sponsor American Fixture.

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]]>In this episode of Rough Cut, join us - JB Jones and Alain Simic - to talk live from NYC Jewelry Week 2022 Headquarters at Industry City, baby! It's live, it's unedited, and it really bloody ROUGH!

Thank you to this episode's sponsor American Fixture.

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]]>44497e63-c6bf-45c1-a12b-65e631994bcbMon, 12 Dec 2022 09:00:00 -040001:32:18truefull125251Green Who? Feat., Emili Vesilind on B CorpsGreen Who? Feat., Emili Vesilind on B CorpsIn this episode of Rough Cut, join us - JB Jones and Alain Simic - to talk about one of the biggest issues facing the planet, climate change, and the companies trying their best to make a positive impact! We are joined by the extraordinary Emili Vesilind, of the Zing Report and writer for publications like JCK Magazine, Vogue Australia, New York Magazine, The Daily Beast, and the L.A. Times... So you know she knows what's up! We probably had a little too much fun during this one... Don't miss out!

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]]>In this episode of Rough Cut, join us - JB Jones and Alain Simic - to talk about one of the biggest issues facing the planet, climate change, and the companies trying their best to make a positive impact! We are joined by the extraordinary Emili Vesilind, of the Zing Report and writer for publications like JCK Magazine, Vogue Australia, New York Magazine, The Daily Beast, and the L.A. Times... So you know she knows what's up! We probably had a little too much fun during this one... Don't miss out!

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]]>4c16ea11-84df-47b0-a912-408a080d8cd5Mon, 28 Nov 2022 09:00:00 -040057:34truefull124241Making It Feat., Mike Cooke of Sterling ForeverMaking It Feat., Mike Cooke of Sterling ForeverIn this episode of Rough Cut, join us - JB Jones and Alain Simic - we sat down with Mike Cooke, Owner and founder of Sterling Forever, to talk about his company's meteoric rise, the mistakes he made along the way, and some salient advice for young business owners embarking on the same hulking journey.

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IG: @sterlingforever

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]]>In this episode of Rough Cut, join us - JB Jones and Alain Simic - we sat down with Mike Cooke, Owner and founder of Sterling Forever, to talk about his company's meteoric rise, the mistakes he made along the way, and some salient advice for young business owners embarking on the same hulking journey.

Follow Sterling Forever, and have a little shop!

www.sterlingforever.com

IG: @sterlingforever

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]]>4ab89ed2-360a-44f0-bfc8-c94fc81bc950Mon, 21 Nov 2022 07:00:00 -040051:18truefull123231The Collector Feat., Beth Hutchens of FoundraeThe Collector Feat., Beth Hutchens of FoundraeIn this episode of Rough Cut, join us - JB Jones and Alain Simic - to talk with the incredible founder and designer of FoundRae, Beth Hutchens! Truly an inspiring creative force, and one of our favorite designers! We talk about collecting, design, building a brand from nothing, and the power of symbols.

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]]>In this episode of Rough Cut, join us - JB Jones and Alain Simic - to talk with the incredible founder and designer of FoundRae, Beth Hutchens! Truly an inspiring creative force, and one of our favorite designers! We talk about collecting, design, building a brand from nothing, and the power of symbols.

Follow FoundRae, and have a little shop!

www.foundrae.com

IG: @foundrae

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]]>66f3b245-41aa-40ba-a016-a8dafdd26900Sun, 13 Nov 2022 09:00:00 -040001:02:59truefull122221With Eyes on Tomorrow Feat., Anna BarioWith Eyes on Tomorrow Feat., Anna BarioIn this episode of Rough Cut, join us - JB Jones and Alain Simic - to talk about building a business from nothing, sustainability, social justice, and Austrian art movements. Yes, that's what happens when you have a guest as dynamic as Anna Bario of Bario Neal! Do not miss out on this one kitty cats!

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]]>In this episode of Rough Cut, join us - JB Jones and Alain Simic - to talk about building a business from nothing, sustainability, social justice, and Austrian art movements. Yes, that's what happens when you have a guest as dynamic as Anna Bario of Bario Neal! Do not miss out on this one kitty cats!

Follow Bario Neal, and have a little shop!

www.barioneal.com

IG: @barioneal

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]]>fd57bac7-947b-45ea-bb5e-af9f3c9bfbe4Mon, 07 Nov 2022 06:00:00 -040057:21truefull121211Sapphic YearningSapphic YearningIn this episode of Rough Cut, join us - JB Jones and Alain Simic - to talk about photography trends! Yes, we have the audacity to talk about photographs we enjoy on an audio medium... because that makes sense! You may also be wondering, why is this episode titled "Sapphic Yearning" then? Because someone was offended by our use of the lesbian in the last episode, and we are doubling down! Enjoy kittens!

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]]>In this episode of Rough Cut, join us - JB Jones and Alain Simic - to talk about photography trends! Yes, we have the audacity to talk about photographs we enjoy on an audio medium... because that makes sense! You may also be wondering, why is this episode titled "Sapphic Yearning" then? Because someone was offended by our use of the lesbian in the last episode, and we are doubling down! Enjoy kittens!

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]]>fee3f2ec-0578-4561-80e0-41b2e6f4eb3eSun, 30 Oct 2022 09:00:00 -040049:02truefull120201Systématique Problématique Feat., Chris OliverSystématique Problématique Feat., Chris OliverIn this episode of Rough Cut, join us - JB Jones and Alain Simic - on a rip-roaring rollercoaster ride of an episode during which we are joined by the incredibly thoughtful Chris Oliver, Head of Professional Development at the Goldsmiths' Centre in London. We talk about lesbian cartoons, broken systems, the lack of professionalization, and of course the occasional solution to said problems.

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Check out the Goldsmiths' Centre here.

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]]>In this episode of Rough Cut, join us - JB Jones and Alain Simic - on a rip-roaring rollercoaster ride of an episode during which we are joined by the incredibly thoughtful Chris Oliver, Head of Professional Development at the Goldsmiths' Centre in London. We talk about lesbian cartoons, broken systems, the lack of professionalization, and of course the occasional solution to said problems.

Follow Chris Oliver on the gram here.

Check out the Goldsmiths' Centre here.

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For Alain's work @alainsimic + www.alainsimic.com

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]]>5d459529-b694-45d9-82c5-b69bd080268bSun, 23 Oct 2022 09:00:00 -040048:46truefull119191Glamour Magic Feat., Jennifer GandiaGlamour Magic Feat., Jennifer GandiaIn this episode of Rough Cut, join us - JB Jones and Alain Simic - to talk to one of our favorite human beings, not just in the business but on the planet, Jennifer Gandia of Greenwich St. Jewelers! We talk about spirituality in the workplace, the power of jewelry as ritual, and of course, glamour magic! Don't miss one of our best episodes yet!

Follow Greenwich St. Jewelers on the gram here.

Check out their site, and have a bit of a shop here.

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]]>In this episode of Rough Cut, join us - JB Jones and Alain Simic - to talk to one of our favorite human beings, not just in the business but on the planet, Jennifer Gandia of Greenwich St. Jewelers! We talk about spirituality in the workplace, the power of jewelry as ritual, and of course, glamour magic! Don't miss one of our best episodes yet!

Follow Greenwich St. Jewelers on the gram here.

Check out their site, and have a bit of a shop here.

Learn more about everything WE do at http://nycjewelryweek.com

Follow us on IG @nycjewelryweek + www.nycjewelryweek.com

For Alain's work @alainsimic + www.alainsimic.com

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]]>889fb475-9ba0-48fc-b485-c337ba04fc59Sun, 16 Oct 2022 09:00:00 -040001:05:41truefull118181Learn It!Learn It!In this episode of Rough Cut, join us - JB Jones and Alain Simic - to talk about learning new skills for your business! You may be wondering, why is this episode so short? Well, because it's been three months since JB and I recorded something last and we were utter disasters. Fret not, we will be releasing the cutting room floor as a fun bonus soon. Meanwhile, enjoy one of our sloppiest episodes yet! 

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]]>In this episode of Rough Cut, join us - JB Jones and Alain Simic - to talk about learning new skills for your business! You may be wondering, why is this episode so short? Well, because it's been three months since JB and I recorded something last and we were utter disasters. Fret not, we will be releasing the cutting room floor as a fun bonus soon. Meanwhile, enjoy one of our sloppiest episodes yet! 

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For Alain's work @alainsimic + www.alainsimic.com

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]]>9779a696-4240-4a09-be96-2fb6930ec8f1Mon, 10 Oct 2022 09:00:00 -040035:06truefull117171Does She Even Go here?Does She Even Go here?In this episode of Rough Cut, join us - JB Jones and Alain Simic - to talk 100% opinion and 0% facts about all things jewelry on the red carpet. We talk red carpet placements, PR, celebrity stylists, and if anyone truly gives a damn! Do you enjoy listening to shows with one host complaining endlessly about the heat and screaming like a banshee at the sound engineer while the other tries desperately to keep us on topic? Well, you're in luck this week!

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]]>In this episode of Rough Cut, join us - JB Jones and Alain Simic - to talk 100% opinion and 0% facts about all things jewelry on the red carpet. We talk red carpet placements, PR, celebrity stylists, and if anyone truly gives a damn! Do you enjoy listening to shows with one host complaining endlessly about the heat and screaming like a banshee at the sound engineer while the other tries desperately to keep us on topic? Well, you're in luck this week!

Learn more about everything WE do at http://nycjewelryweek.com

Follow us on IG @nycjewelryweek + www.nycjewelryweek.com

For Alain's work @alainsimic + www.alainsimic.com

For JB Jones @j_b_j_o_n_e_s

]]>3fd7bd5e-14a7-4dcb-b448-074a48abe30fMon, 03 Oct 2022 09:00:00 -040050:34truefull116161B***h Stole my Look! Feat., Emili VesilindB***h Stole my Look! Feat., Emili VesilindIn this episode of Rough Cut, join us - JB Jones and Alain Simic - to talk about one of the biggest issues facing designers in the industry, copying! We are joined by the extraordinary Emili Vesilind, of the Zing Report and writer for publications like JCK Magazine, Vogue Australia, New York Magazine, The Daily Beast, and the L.A. Times... So you know she knows what's up! We probably had a little too much fun during this one... Don't miss out!

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For Alain's work @alainsimic + www.alainsimic.com

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]]>In this episode of Rough Cut, join us - JB Jones and Alain Simic - to talk about one of the biggest issues facing designers in the industry, copying! We are joined by the extraordinary Emili Vesilind, of the Zing Report and writer for publications like JCK Magazine, Vogue Australia, New York Magazine, The Daily Beast, and the L.A. Times... So you know she knows what's up! We probably had a little too much fun during this one... Don't miss out!

Learn more about everything WE do at http://nycjewelryweek.com

Follow us on IG @nycjewelryweek + www.nycjewelryweek.com

For Alain's work @alainsimic + www.alainsimic.com

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]]>a839f04e-22d0-4105-bc01-180ed7064f89Mon, 26 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -040001:10:31truefull115151Burnout in the Time of CholeraBurnout in the Time of CholeraIn this episode of Rough Cut, join us - JB Jones and Alain Simic - to talk candidly about burnout! We discuss small business woes, the demands placed upon all of us our clientele, and all the ways in which we pressure ourselves to do more. If we sound a bit burned out, it's because we were really feeling it!

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]]>In this episode of Rough Cut, join us - JB Jones and Alain Simic - to talk candidly about burnout! We discuss small business woes, the demands placed upon all of us our clientele, and all the ways in which we pressure ourselves to do more. If we sound a bit burned out, it's because we were really feeling it!

Learn more about everything WE do at http://nycjewelryweek.com

Follow us on IG @nycjewelryweek + www.nycjewelryweek.com

For Alain's work @alainsimic + www.alainsimic.com

For JB Jones @j_b_j_o_n_e_s

]]>5b267ae6-3c81-4505-824b-b5f5d856a771Mon, 12 Sep 2022 05:30:00 -040046:41truefull114141Wunderkind Feat., Emmanuel TarpinWunderkind Feat., Emmanuel TarpinIn this episode of Rough Cut, join us - JB Jones and Alain Simic - to talk with an incredibly rare talent, Emmanuel Tarpin, who at a young age has made quite the name for himself in the industry through his extraordinary and imaginative designs.

Follow Emmanuel on IG. and check out his website.

Learn more about Alain's NYC Workshop.

Check out this week's sponsor, SUKA Jewelry.


Learn more about everything WE do at http://nycjewelryweek.com

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]]>In this episode of Rough Cut, join us - JB Jones and Alain Simic - to talk with an incredibly rare talent, Emmanuel Tarpin, who at a young age has made quite the name for himself in the industry through his extraordinary and imaginative designs.

Follow Emmanuel on IG. and check out his website.

Learn more about Alain's NYC Workshop.

Check out this week's sponsor, SUKA Jewelry.


Learn more about everything WE do at http://nycjewelryweek.com

Follow us on IG @nycjewelryweek + www.nycjewelryweek.com

For Alain's work @alainsimic + www.alainsimic.com

For JB Jones @j_b_j_o_n_e_s

]]>984f1bc8-d92d-4df2-8b3a-e821cb0eb791Mon, 29 Aug 2022 07:30:00 -040057:52truefull113131Boys! Boys! Boys!Boys! Boys! Boys!In this episode of Rough Cut, join us - JB Jones and Alain Simic - to talk as men! Or rather about them... well, their jewelry at least and why men are an integral part of your jewelry business, even if it doesn't seem so apparent.

Learn more about everything WE do at http://nycjewelryweek.com

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Follow Bella Neyman on the socials.

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For JB Jones @j_b_j_o_n_e_s

]]>In this episode of Rough Cut, join us - JB Jones and Alain Simic - to talk as men! Or rather about them... well, their jewelry at least and why men are an integral part of your jewelry business, even if it doesn't seem so apparent.

Learn more about everything WE do at http://nycjewelryweek.com

Follow us on IG @nycjewelryweek + www.nycjewelryweek.com

Follow Bella Neyman on the socials.

For Alain's work @alainsimic + www.alainsimic.com

For JB Jones @j_b_j_o_n_e_s

]]>96fc0e94-9c1d-40a2-88fe-bf60a82084acMon, 15 Aug 2022 08:00:00 -040039:04truefull112121Now with Extra Kink! Feat., BOND HardwareNow with Extra Kink! Feat., BOND HardwareA little something extra for all of our fans! Join us - JB Jones and Alain Simic - for a quickie with the incredibly talented and award winning duo behind BOND Hardware! Dana Hurwitz and Mariah Pershasingh talk queer media in this bonus short cut from our original episode featuring these two young visionaries.

BOND Hardware in Vogue.

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]]>A little something extra for all of our fans! Join us - JB Jones and Alain Simic - for a quickie with the incredibly talented and award winning duo behind BOND Hardware! Dana Hurwitz and Mariah Pershasingh talk queer media in this bonus short cut from our original episode featuring these two young visionaries.

BOND Hardware in Vogue.

Learn more about everything WE do at http://nycjewelryweek.com

Follow us on IG @nycjewelryweek + www.nycjewelryweek.com

Follow Bella Neyman on the socials.

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]]>956d32a2-8d23-4133-8eb4-611bf31567dbSat, 06 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -040010:05truebonus11What's your Kink? Feat., BOND HardwareWhat's your Kink? Feat., BOND HardwareWe are getting kinky in this episode of Rough Cut! Join us - JB Jones and Alain Simic - for a chat with the incredibly talented and award winning duo behind BOND Hardware! Dana Hurwitz and Mariah Pershasingh talk representation, community and sustainable design. We are so excited about this episode, and are thrilled to finally bring it to you!

BOND Hardware in Vogue.

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]]>We are getting kinky in this episode of Rough Cut! Join us - JB Jones and Alain Simic - for a chat with the incredibly talented and award winning duo behind BOND Hardware! Dana Hurwitz and Mariah Pershasingh talk representation, community and sustainable design. We are so excited about this episode, and are thrilled to finally bring it to you!

BOND Hardware in Vogue.

Learn more about everything WE do at http://nycjewelryweek.com

Follow us on IG @nycjewelryweek + www.nycjewelryweek.com

Follow Bella Neyman on the socials.

For Alain's work @alainsimic + www.alainsimic.com

For JB Jones @j_b_j_o_n_e_s

]]>ceb58653-74f7-49ff-a66c-123317614d25Mon, 01 Aug 2022 08:00:00 -040001:00:55truefull111111Do the Damned Thing! Feat., Bella NeymanDo the Damned Thing! Feat., Bella NeymanWe are doing all the things in this episode of Rough Cut! Join us - JB Jones and Alain Simic - for a chat with NYC Jewelry Week Co-Founder, Bella Neyman, all about Jewelry Week, the how, the why and what you can do to get into it!

Learn more about everything WE do at http://nycjewelryweek.com

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Follow Bella Neyman on the socials.

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For JB Jones @j_b_j_o_n_e_s

]]>We are doing all the things in this episode of Rough Cut! Join us - JB Jones and Alain Simic - for a chat with NYC Jewelry Week Co-Founder, Bella Neyman, all about Jewelry Week, the how, the why and what you can do to get into it!

Learn more about everything WE do at http://nycjewelryweek.com

Follow us on IG @nycjewelryweek + www.nycjewelryweek.com

Follow Bella Neyman on the socials.

For Alain's work @alainsimic + www.alainsimic.com

For JB Jones @j_b_j_o_n_e_s

]]>d4ef4590-1df9-4099-bb78-4504f2c9a72fMon, 18 Jul 2022 00:15:00 -040059:42truefull110101Failing Our Way to the Top!Failing Our Way to the Top!We are feeling like utter failures in this episode of Rough Cut! Join us - JB Jones and Alain Simic - for a chat about how we failed to release this episode in a timely manner, as it was meant to be episode 3, and then we forgot..., and how failure shapes all of our, and your, successes!

Learn more about everything WE do at http://nycjewelryweek.com

Follow us on IG @nycjewelryweek + www.nycjewelryweek.com

For Alain's work @alainsimic + www.alainsimic.com

For JB Jones @j_b_j_o_n_e_s

]]>We are feeling like utter failures in this episode of Rough Cut! Join us - JB Jones and Alain Simic - for a chat about how we failed to release this episode in a timely manner, as it was meant to be episode 3, and then we forgot..., and how failure shapes all of our, and your, successes!

Learn more about everything WE do at http://nycjewelryweek.com

Follow us on IG @nycjewelryweek + www.nycjewelryweek.com

For Alain's work @alainsimic + www.alainsimic.com

For JB Jones @j_b_j_o_n_e_s

]]>29680afd-178d-4124-9a7d-c599393abe6cSun, 03 Jul 2022 22:45:00 -040033:28truefull1991A Special AnnouncementA Special AnnouncementDonate what you can!

Never give up on the good fight.

Planned Parenthood

]]>Donate what you can!

Never give up on the good fight.

Planned Parenthood

]]>a5448663-96c7-42a4-807d-0362d62eb856Mon, 27 Jun 2022 13:00:00 -040002:27truebonusCome One, Come All! Feat., Liz KantnerCome One, Come All! Feat., Liz KantnerWe are feeling extremely communitarian in this episode of Rough Cut, comrades! Join us - JB Jones and Alain Simic - for a chat about community, instagram, selling online and building meaningful, longterm industry relationships. We are joined by our dear friend, Liz Kantner of The Stay Gold Collective, and many other ventures, though we prefer to call her the queen of community!

Learn more about everything WE do at http://nycjewelryweek.com

Follow us on IG @nycjewelryweek + www.nycjewelryweek.com

For Alain's work @alainsimic + www.alainsimic.com

For JB Jones @j_b_j_o_n_e_s

]]>We are feeling extremely communitarian in this episode of Rough Cut, comrades! Join us - JB Jones and Alain Simic - for a chat about community, instagram, selling online and building meaningful, longterm industry relationships. We are joined by our dear friend, Liz Kantner of The Stay Gold Collective, and many other ventures, though we prefer to call her the queen of community!

Learn more about everything WE do at http://nycjewelryweek.com

Follow us on IG @nycjewelryweek + www.nycjewelryweek.com

For Alain's work @alainsimic + www.alainsimic.com

For JB Jones @j_b_j_o_n_e_s

]]>74343474-56b0-408b-9773-902e7e295921Mon, 13 Jun 2022 09:00:00 -040056:58truefull1881Sex, Rocks and Francophilia Feat., Severine FerrariSex, Rocks and Francophilia Feat., Severine FerrariWe are feeling committed, sexy and very French in this episode of Rough Cut! Join us - JB Jones and Alain Simic - for a chat about relationships, monogamy, proposals and of course, all the jewelry accompanying those big moments with our dear friend Severine Ferrari of Engagement 101! Buckle in kids, we are keeping it unfiltered and rough!

Brands/Designers we love (not sponsors) and mention in this episode:

Automic Gold

Larkspur & Hawk

Marla Aaron

Learn more about everything WE do at http://nycjewelryweek.com

Follow us on IG @nycjewelryweek + www.nycjewelryweek.com

For Alain's work @alainsimic + www.alainsimic.com

For JB Jones @j_b_j_o_n_e_s

]]>We are feeling committed, sexy and very French in this episode of Rough Cut! Join us - JB Jones and Alain Simic - for a chat about relationships, monogamy, proposals and of course, all the jewelry accompanying those big moments with our dear friend Severine Ferrari of Engagement 101! Buckle in kids, we are keeping it unfiltered and rough!

Brands/Designers we love (not sponsors) and mention in this episode:

Automic Gold

Larkspur & Hawk

Marla Aaron

Learn more about everything WE do at http://nycjewelryweek.com

Follow us on IG @nycjewelryweek + www.nycjewelryweek.com

For Alain's work @alainsimic + www.alainsimic.com

For JB Jones @j_b_j_o_n_e_s

]]>25f3cbdd-cb5f-479e-9908-f8608398b5bdSun, 29 May 2022 09:00:00 -040057:38truefull1771It's all about Image, DarlingIt's all about Image, DarlingWe are serving some serious facts today kids! For jewelers, and young aspiring photographers out there, we talk all things commercial photography. We cover market rates, usage terms, copyright and much more vital information for anyone going to market or selling directly to their consumers. Photographers, this one is for you too!

Join us - JB Jones and Alain Simic - for a chat about all things imagery and our usual dog and pony show, of course!

Learn more about everything WE do at http://nycjewelryweek.com

Follow us on IG @nycjewelryweek + www.nycjewelryweek.com

For Alain's work @alainsimic + www.alainsimic.com

For JB Jones @j_b_j_o_n_e_s

]]>We are serving some serious facts today kids! For jewelers, and young aspiring photographers out there, we talk all things commercial photography. We cover market rates, usage terms, copyright and much more vital information for anyone going to market or selling directly to their consumers. Photographers, this one is for you too!

Join us - JB Jones and Alain Simic - for a chat about all things imagery and our usual dog and pony show, of course!

Learn more about everything WE do at http://nycjewelryweek.com

Follow us on IG @nycjewelryweek + www.nycjewelryweek.com

For Alain's work @alainsimic + www.alainsimic.com

For JB Jones @j_b_j_o_n_e_s

]]>e6f10e30-4154-4a59-9a8f-1d7ffcef8cd2Sun, 15 May 2022 23:45:00 -040055:28truefull1661Coming Correct, feat., Elliot CarlyleComing Correct, feat., Elliot CarlyleWe return with one of our favorite people in the business! Join us for a chat on turning up the volume in your life and business with coach, speaker and creative consultant for the CFDA (Council of Fashion Designers of America) our dear friend and comrade, Elliot Carlyle!

Join us - JB Jones and Alain Simic - for a chat about all things business, branding and empowering yourself via words of wisdom from our very special guest.

For more on our guest Elliot, visit www.elliotcarlyle.net

Learn more about everything WE do at http://nycjewelryweek.com

Follow us on IG @nycjewelryweek + www.nycjewelryweek.com

For Alain's work @alainsimic + www.alainsimic.com

For JB Jones @j_b_j_o_n_e_s

]]>We return with one of our favorite people in the business! Join us for a chat on turning up the volume in your life and business with coach, speaker and creative consultant for the CFDA (Council of Fashion Designers of America) our dear friend and comrade, Elliot Carlyle!

Join us - JB Jones and Alain Simic - for a chat about all things business, branding and empowering yourself via words of wisdom from our very special guest.

For more on our guest Elliot, visit www.elliotcarlyle.net

Learn more about everything WE do at http://nycjewelryweek.com

Follow us on IG @nycjewelryweek + www.nycjewelryweek.com

For Alain's work @alainsimic + www.alainsimic.com

For JB Jones @j_b_j_o_n_e_s

]]>5104ba98-3ec4-4e5d-8a57-e214c4330765Sun, 01 May 2022 09:00:00 -040046:42truefull1551Oh, She is Professional Sis!Oh, She is Professional Sis!We are professionals today honey! On this episode we talk some serious professionalism, our grievances, tips and some practical solutions for young entrepreneurs everywhere.

Join us - JB Jones and Alain Simic - for a chat about all things professional and our usual antics, of course!

Learn more about everything WE do at http://nycjewelryweek.com

Follow us on IG @nycjewelryweek + www.nycjewelryweek.com

For Alains work @alainsimic + www.alainsimic.com

For JB Jones @j_b_j_o_n_e_s

]]>We are professionals today honey! On this episode we talk some serious professionalism, our grievances, tips and some practical solutions for young entrepreneurs everywhere.

Join us - JB Jones and Alain Simic - for a chat about all things professional and our usual antics, of course!

Learn more about everything WE do at http://nycjewelryweek.com

Follow us on IG @nycjewelryweek + www.nycjewelryweek.com

For Alains work @alainsimic + www.alainsimic.com

For JB Jones @j_b_j_o_n_e_s

]]>4677a6b1-e132-4168-bd22-6a52ed6fffb8Mon, 18 Apr 2022 08:30:00 -040041:40truefull1441One and Only, feat., Lorraine WestOne and Only, feat., Lorraine WestWe are calling upon the muses and talking all things creativity with our incredible guest, yes, you guessed it, Lorraine West! Join us - JB Jones and Alain Simic - for a chat about all things design, creativity, business management and cultivating inspiration with one of our favorite designers in the business today!

Check out Lorraine West and her incredible work.

http://lorrainewestjewelry.com/

IG, @lorrainewestjewelry

Learn more about everything WE do at http://nycjewelryweek.com

]]>We are calling upon the muses and talking all things creativity with our incredible guest, yes, you guessed it, Lorraine West! Join us - JB Jones and Alain Simic - for a chat about all things design, creativity, business management and cultivating inspiration with one of our favorite designers in the business today!

Check out Lorraine West and her incredible work.

http://lorrainewestjewelry.com/

IG, @lorrainewestjewelry

Learn more about everything WE do at http://nycjewelryweek.com

]]>de1548cc-5f74-46aa-8635-c309c0f5ae21Sun, 03 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -040055:23truefull1331I Feel LoveI Feel LoveWe are feeling nothing but LOVE in our second episode of Rough Cut! Join us - JB Jones and Alain Simic - for a chat about all of our favorite things in the jewelry business, industry insights and a few of our personal favorite designers and collections.

Brands/Designers we love (not sponsors) and mention in this episode:

Boucheron

L'ENCHANTEUR

Lorraine West

Linda Hoj

Everything Sacred

Sewit Sium

Alexa Horton, i seira

Loren Nicole

Tess Sholom

Robert Lee Morris

Learn more about everything WE do at http://nycjewelryweek.com

]]>We are feeling nothing but LOVE in our second episode of Rough Cut! Join us - JB Jones and Alain Simic - for a chat about all of our favorite things in the jewelry business, industry insights and a few of our personal favorite designers and collections.

Brands/Designers we love (not sponsors) and mention in this episode:

Boucheron

L'ENCHANTEUR

Lorraine West

Linda Hoj

Everything Sacred

Sewit Sium

Alexa Horton, i seira

Loren Nicole

Tess Sholom

Robert Lee Morris

Learn more about everything WE do at http://nycjewelryweek.com

]]>81772ff9-4c0c-4278-96b5-8661396265b7Mon, 21 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -040001:04:55truefull1221The First Cut is the DeepestThe First Cut is the DeepestWelcome to Rough Cut! This is our very first episode, in which we introduce ourselves, the podcast, and discuss some of our beefs with the jewelry industry. Buckle in!

Brands/Designers we love (not sponsors) and mention in the episode:

www.foundrae.com

www.lorrainewestjewelry.com

www.lindahoj.com

www.iseira.com

Learn more about everything WE do at http://nycjewelryweek.com

]]>Welcome to Rough Cut! This is our very first episode, in which we introduce ourselves, the podcast, and discuss some of our beefs with the jewelry industry. Buckle in!

Brands/Designers we love (not sponsors) and mention in the episode:

www.foundrae.com

www.lorrainewestjewelry.com

www.lindahoj.com

www.iseira.com

Learn more about everything WE do at http://nycjewelryweek.com

]]>a840191b-0517-4e46-825b-31d2ab950b49Mon, 07 Mar 2022 17:00:00 -040048:04falsefull1111