Podcast Episodes

Episode 137: Guest Ian Smillie

Episode 137

Victoria Gomelsky and Rob Bates talk with veteran human rights activist and author Ian Smillie, one of the architects of the Kimberley Process. Ian’s unlikely career began when he volunteered to teac…

Published on 8 months, 3 weeks ago

Episode 136: Holiday Outlook, Botswana and De Beers, Horology’s Oscars

Episode 136

On this week’s episode, JCK editor-in-chief Victoria Gomelsky and news director Rob Bates discuss potential ramifications of Botswana’s regime change for De Beers and American jewelers. Next, Victori…

Published on 9 months ago

Episode 135: Guest Bliss Lau

Episode 135

On this week’s episode, JCK editor-in-chief Victoria Gomelsky and news director Rob Bates catch up with Brooklyn-based designer Bliss Lau, who channels her Hawaiian upbringing, part Chinese heritage,…

Published on 9 months, 3 weeks ago

Episode 134: Patek Philippe Cubitus, De Beers-Signet Ad, Roberto Coin

Episode 134

Victoria Gomelsky and Rob Bates delve into the launch of Patek Philippe’s Cubitus Collection. Victoria shares insight into the revered brand’s vision for its new timepieces. Next, Rob explains the ph…

Published on 10 months ago

Episode 133: Guest Stephanie Gottlieb

Episode 133

On this week’s episode, JCK editor-in-chief Victoria Gomelsky and news director Rob Bates sit down with Stephanie Gottlieb, founder and creator of Stephanie Gottlieb Fine Jewelry, to hear how she bui…

Published on 10 months, 2 weeks ago

Episode 132: Leadership Changes at Signet, Independent Watchmakers' Growth

Episode 132

On this week’s episode, JCK editor-in-chief Victoria Gomelsky and news director Rob Bates discuss Signet CEO Gina Drosos’ impending retirement, reflect on her successes over the past seven years, and…

Published on 11 months ago

Episode 131: Guest Julia Hackman Chafé

Episode 131

On this week's episode, JCK editor-in-chief Victoria Gomelsky and news director Rob Bates talk with Julia Hackman Chafé, social media manager at Intercolor USA.

And hear a special sponsored mini inte…

Published on 11 months, 2 weeks ago

Episode 130: Montana Sapphire Mine and Lab-Grown Business Consolidation

Episode 130

JCK editor-in-chief Victoria Gomelsky and news director Rob Bates talk Victoria’s tour of a Montana sapphire mine and some consolidation occurring in the lab-grown diamond industry.

Sponsored by Tracr…

Published on 11 months, 4 weeks ago

Episode 129: Guest Greg Verras

Episode 129

JCK editor-in-chief Victoria Gomelsky and news director Rob Bates talk with Greg Verras, watch design director for Shinola, a Motor City icon beloved for its “built in Detroit” timepieces. Greg share…

Published on 1 year ago

Episode 128: LVMH at Olympics, Tiffany’s travails, travel retail, Hodinkee news

Episode 128

On this week’s episode, JCK editor-in-chief Victoria Gomelsky and news director Rob Bates question whether the Paris Olympics suffered from overbranding and ponder what it means for future games, bef…

Published on 1 year ago