Episodes 178
Avg. Duration 26m
Activity Active
Apple Rating 4.9 (49)
Since Jan 2019
Latest Episode May 2026

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A podcast by JCK magazine and JCKonline about industry news, trends, interviews, and more. Hosted by JCK editor-in-chief Victoria Gomelsky and news director Rob Bates.

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Recent Episodes

Episode 172: Guests Lorraine Schwartz and Ofira Sandberg

May 20, 2026 27m

Hosts Victoria Gomelsky and Rob Bates interview a pair of high jewelry designers who also happen to be sisters: Ofira Sandberg and Lorraine Schwartz. The women share their family’s history going back…

Lorraine Schwartz and Ofira Sandberg Guest on 'The Jewelry District'

May 20, 2026 27m

Lorraine Schwartz and Ofira Sandberg Guest on 'The Jewelry District'

Episode 171: Conversations, Watches, Tariffs, QVC

May 06, 2026 27m

Victoria Gomelsky and Rob Bates cover a gamut of enriching industry events and jewelry business news. Victoria bounced from Jewelers Mutual’s thought-provoking Conversations at Half Moon Bay to the…

Episode 170: Guest David Siminski

Apr 22, 2026 28m

Victoria Gomelsky and Rob Bates talk to David Siminski, vice president of sales at United Precious Metals, who shares how the volatility of the gold and silver market has been affecting refiners. He…

Rebecca Foerster Guests on 'The Jewelry District'

Apr 13, 2026 29m

Rebecca Foerster Guests on 'The Jewelry District'

Episode 169: 24 Karat, JIS, Signet, De Beers Sightholders

Apr 08, 2026 27m

Victoria Gomelsky and Rob Bates cover a mix of fun events and notable jewelry industry news. From the glitz and glamour of 24 Karat Weekend to the colorful, gold-bedecked showcases at JIS Spring in…

Episode 168: Guest Rebecca Foerster

Mar 25, 2026 29m

Appearing in a new video format, JCK’s Victoria Gomelsky and Rob Bates interview Rebecca Foerster, the CEO and president of Hearts on Fire North America. Rebecca, who recently won JVC’s Stanley…

Episode 167: Tucson, Tariffs Update, Gold Volatility, De Beers

Mar 11, 2026 32m

Victoria Gomelsky and Rob Bates talk about takeaways and trends from the time capsule that was the Tucson gem shows. Victoria comments on the unique timing of the events, which occurred right before…

Episode 166: Guest Eddie LeVian

Feb 25, 2026 26m

JCK editor-in-chief Victoria Gomelsky and news director Rob Bates interview Eddie LeVian, CEO of Le Vian, who regales them with his family’s history with jewelry that dates back to the 1500s. They…

Episode 165: Brilliant Earth, CBG, Metal Refining, Watch Woes

Feb 11, 2026 24m

JCK editor-in-chief Victoria Gomelsky and news director Rob Bates talk about Brilliant Earth's new showroom in Beverly Hills, which Victoria had just visited, and what she learned about what the 2026…

Episode 164: Guest Bruce Bridges

Jan 28, 2026 30m

JCK editor-in-chief Victoria Gomelsky and news director Rob Bates interview Bruce Bridges, president and CEO of Bridges Tsavorite and president of AGTA. Their deep, sprawling conversation covers…

Episode 163: 2026 Predictions

Jan 14, 2026 29m

JCK editor-in-chief Victoria Gomelsky and news director Rob Bates talk about their 2026 predictions—however murky the future may be. They share their observations on how the bifurcation of demand and…

Episode 162: Guests Olivia Landau and Kyle Simon

Dec 17, 2025 28m

In the latest episode of The Jewelry District, JCK news director Rob Bates and JCK editor-in-chief Victoria Gomelsky talk to a husband and wife team: Olivia Landau (co-founder and CEO) and Kyle Simon…

Episode 161: CIBJO and 'Synthetic,' a Rare Watch and Gem

Dec 03, 2025 24m

In the latest episode of The Jewelry District, JCK news director Rob Bates shares his takeaways from the World Jewellery Confederation (CIBJO) Congress in Paris, including the question of whether…

Episode 160: Guest Susan Posnock

Nov 19, 2025 28m

In this week’s episode, JCK editor-in-chief Victoria Gomelsky and news director Rob Bates talk with Susan Posnock in her capacity of Director of Public Affairs and Education at Jewelers of America.…

Episode 159: The Louvre Heist, Gold Price, and High Jewelry

Nov 05, 2025 27m

In this week’s episode, JCK editor-in-chief Victoria Gomelsky and news director Rob Bates talk about the Louvre heist and the possible reasons behind it. They cover the gold price, which continues to…

Episode 158: Guest Bella Neyman, NYCJW

Oct 22, 2025 28m

In this week’s episode, JCK editor-in-chief Victoria Gomelsky and news director Rob Bates chat with Bella Neyman, founder of New York City Jewelry Week (NYCJW), an action-packed set of events that…

Episode 157: Rolliefest, Tariffs, De Beers

Oct 08, 2025 24m

In this latest episode, JCK editor-in-chief Victoria Gomelsky and news director Rob Bates cover a highly exclusive watch collector event called Rolliefest, where guests don’t even find out where…

Episode 156: Live From Converge

Sep 24, 2025 28m

In this week’s episode, JCK editor-in-chief Victoria Gomelsky and news director Rob Bates share interviews they did live at Converge—a combination of AGS Conclave and GIA Symposium at GIA’s campus in…

Episode 155: Guest Scott Guginsky

Sep 10, 2025 25m

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…

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