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Rough 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 @emilivesilind

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June 11, 20262 hr 23 min

Be Gay! Do Crime!

We are finally back and supersized for Pride! For this episode, I am joined by friend of the show, and acting producer/co-host, Jennifer Gandia of Greenwich St. Jewelers! We sat down to chat with the magnificent Thomas Davis, Vice President of BIJC. We talk about inclusion, the state of DEI, (We’ve got to reclaim this) within the industry, Revolution, AI, Capitalism (all the greatest hits), and of course, Pride babes. This is a long and rough ride... just as it should be! Subscribe to the Substack, and you will get a 15% discount code for the Rough Cut candle, an easy and delicious way to support the show.Follow us:IG: https://www.instagram.com/rough_cut_podcast/Substack: https://roughcutpodcast.substack.com/Buy a Candle: https://www.roughcut.show/

March 17, 20261 hr 32 min

I Just Can't Quit You Feat., Lauren Harwell Godfrey

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.Subscribe to the Substack, and you will get a 15% discount code for the Rough Cut candle, an easy and delicious way to support the show.Follow us:IG: https://www.instagram.com/rough_cut_podcast/Substack: https://roughcutpodcast.substack.com/Buy a Candle: https://www.roughcut.show/

December 23, 20251 hr 42 min

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. Subscribe to the Substack, and you will get a 15% discount code for the Rough Cut candle, an easy and delicious way to support the show.Follow us:IG: https://www.instagram.com/rough_cut_podcast/Substack: https://roughcutpodcast.substack.com/Buy a Candle: https://www.roughcut.show/

December 9, 202548 min

Donna Jewel

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.Subscribe to the Substack, and you will get a 15% discount code for the Rough Cut candle, an easy and delicious way to support the show. Follow us:IG: https://www.instagram.com/rough_cut_podcast/Substack: https://roughcutpodcast.substack.com/Buy a Candle: https://www.roughcut.show/

November 25, 20251 hr 27 min

Dirty Laundry

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! Subscribe to the Substack, and you will get a 15% discount code for the Rough Cut candle, an easy and delicious way to support the show. Follow us:IG: https://www.instagram.com/rough_cut_podcast/Substack: https://roughcutpodcast.substack.com/Buy a Candle: https://www.roughcut.show/

October 1, 20251 hr 4 min

Dream Weaver Feat., Linda Hoj

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! Subscribe to the Substack, and you will get a 15% discount code for the Rough Cut candle, an easy and delicious way to support the show. Follow us:IG: https://www.instagram.com/rough_cut_podcast/Substack: https://roughcutpodcast.substack.com/Buy a Candle: https://www.roughcut.show/

September 16, 20251 hr 23 min

The Hegelian Dialectic Feat., Jennifer Gandia

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!Subscribe to the Substack, and you will get a 15% discount code for the Rough Cut candle, an easy and delicious way to support the show. Follow us:IG: https://www.instagram.com/rough_cut_podcast/Substack: https://roughcutpodcast.substack.com/Buy a Candle: https://www.roughcut.show/

September 3, 20251 hr 39 min

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. Subscribe to the Substack, and you will get a 15% discount code for the Rough Cut candle, an easy and delicious way to support the show. Follow us:IG: https://www.instagram.com/rough_cut_podcast/Substack: https://roughcutpodcast.substack.com/Buy a Candle: https://www.roughcut.show/

July 24, 202558 min

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! Subscribe to the Substack, and you will get a 15% discount code for the Rough Cut candle, an easy and delicious way to support the show. Follow us:IG: https://www.instagram.com/rough_cut_podcast/Substack: https://roughcutpodcast.substack.com/Buy a Candle: https://www.roughcut.show/

July 10, 202550 min

The World is Ending... Let's Shop

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. Subscribe to the Substack, and you will get a 15% discount code for the Rough Cut candle, an easy and delicious way to support the show. Follow us:IG: https://www.instagram.com/rough_cut_podcast/Substack: https://roughcutpodcast.substack.com/Buy a Candle: https://www.roughcut.show/