Podcast Episodes

Episode 155: Guest Scott Guginsky

Episode 155

JCK editor-in-chief Victoria Gomelsky and news director Rob Bates sit down with Scott Guginsky, executive vice president of Jewelers Security Alliance (JSA), a non-profit trade association dedicated …

Published on 11 hours ago

Episode 154: Tariffs, American Watchmaking Revival, Executive Shuffle

Episode 154

In this week’s episode, JCK editor-in-chief Victoria Gomelsky and news director Rob Bates discuss the fallout from steep new tariffs imposed on India, the likely short- and long-term effects on the w…

Published on 2 weeks ago

Episode 153: Guest Andy Koehn

Episode 153

In this week’s episode, JCK editor-in-chief Victoria Gomelsky and news director Rob Bates talk with Andy Koehn, owner of Wisconsin-based family jeweler Koehn & Koehn Jewelers. The veteran retailer an…

Published on 4 weeks ago

Episode 152: Natural Diamond Council, High Jewelry Designs

Episode 152

In this week’s episode, JCK editor-in-chief Victoria Gomelsky and news director Rob Bates discuss outgoing Natural Diamond Council president David Kellie’s legacy and the challenges ahead for the NDC…

Published on 1 month, 1 week ago

Episode 151: Guest Beth Hutchens

Episode 151

In this week’s episode, JCK editor-in-chief Victoria Gomelsky and news director Rob Bates talk with Beth Hutchens, founder and creative director of FoundRae. Beth explains how growing up on the Mexic…

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago

Episode 150: Trends and Takeaways From the JCK Show

Episode 150

In this week’s episode, JCK editor-in-chief Victoria Gomelsky and news director Rob Bates share their thoughts and observations from the 2025 JCK Show. The hosts discuss the overall mood (upbeat), st…

Published on 2 months, 1 week ago

Episode 149: Live From The JCK Show

Episode 149

In this week’s episode, JCK editor-in-chief Victoria Gomelsky and news director Rob Bates share interviews they did live on the 2025 JCK Show floor. They checked in with Cathy Calhoun, Rebecca Foerst…

Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago

Episode 148: 2025 JCK Show Preview

Episode 148

JCK editor-in-chief Victoria Gomelsky and news director Rob Bates discuss Victoria’s recent trip to Paris as a guest of Japanese watchmaker Credor to celebrate the brand’s update on a classic Gérald …

Published on 3 months ago

Episode 147: Guest Marc Bridge

Episode 147

JCK editor-in-chief Victoria Gomelsky and news director Rob Bates talk with Marc Bridge, CEO and founder of online jewelry platform At Present. A fifth-generation scion of the Ben Bridge family, Marc…

Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago

Interview with GIA's Susan Jacques

On The Jewelry District’s second video podcast, JCK editor-in-chief Victoria Gomelsky and news director Rob Bates interview Susan Jacques, outgoing president and CEO of GIA. Susan recounts her fascin…

Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago