The Jewelry District

Episode 178: Watch Week Aspen, Signet Changes, Scams to Spot

Hosts Victoria Gomelsky and Rob Bates talk about Victoria’s experience going to Watch Week Aspen for the first time. She shares how the annual gathering started, how it h

Episode 177: Guest Doug Meadows

Doug Meadows, founder of David Douglas Diamonds & Jewelry is curious by nature. Many of the valuable lessons he’s learned about running a business in this industry has co

Doug Meadows Guests on 'The Jewelry District'

Doug Meadows Guests on 'The Jewelry District'

Episode 176: The Diamond Industry's Predicament and Philippe Stern's Legacy

Hosts Victoria Gomelsky and Rob Bates catch up after Rob’s return from the World Diamond Congress in Singapore. He shares his impression of the event including observatio

175: Guest Gabrielle Saunders

Hosts Victoria Gomelsky and Rob Bates talk to Gabrielle Saunders, founder of Ruveil, a jewelry brand that allows people to “wear what they hear.” She explains how her jew

Gabrielle Saunders Guests on 'The Jewelry District'

Gabrielle Saunders Guests on 'The Jewelry District'

Episode 174: Success Amid Turbulent Times—JCK Show Takeaways

After some time, which provided both a chance to recover and distance to digest, Rob Bates and Victoria Gomelsky talk about all their takeaways from the JCK and Luxury sh

Episode 173: Reactions From the JCK Show Floor

Hosts Rob Bates and Victoria Gomelsky interview an array of jewelry industry professionals live from the JCK and Luxury show floors. Get the immediate reactions of the he

Episode 172: Guests Lorraine Schwartz and Ofira Sandberg

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 thei

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

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

Episode 171: Conversations, Watches, Tariffs, QVC

Victoria Gomelsky and Rob Bates cover a gamut of enriching industry events and jewelry business news. Victoria bounced from Jewelers Mutual’s thought-provoking Conversati

Episode 170: Guest David Siminski

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

Rebecca Foerster Guests on 'The Jewelry District'

Rebecca Foerster Guests on 'The Jewelry District'

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

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

Episode 168: Guest Rebecca Foerster

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 rec

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

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,

Episode 166: Guest Eddie LeVian

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 dat

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

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 sh

Episode 164: Guest Bruce Bridges

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, spraw

Episode 163: 2026 Predictions

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