Pearls of Wisdom Jewelry Podcast

Welcome to Pearls of Wisdom Podcast! Today, we have a special guest joining us: George Prout, the president of JB Bhanderi and the largest CVD grower of Surreal Diamonds.  With decades of experience and a sharp eye for industry trends, George will effortlessly guide us to explore diamonds, gold, and the world of digital currencies.  He delves into the rise of Bitcoin and its implications for both investors and the jewelry market. According to him, Bitcoin, with its finite supply and decentralized

Welcome to Pearls of Wisdom Podcast! In this episode, you’ll learn about jewelry rebranding with our special guest Joanna Gruver, the owner of Jo & Co., formerly Haywoods Jewelers. So if you ever have thought about changing your business’s identity, Joanna is here to share her insights from her rebranding journey.  In this episode, she reflects on the beautiful transformation of Haywood’s Jewelers, from its humble beginnings in 2004 to its recent rebranding as Jo & Co. Jewelers in 2023 — thanks to

Welcome to the Pearls of Wisdom podcast. Today, we have a fantastic guest, Kate Marks of Marks of  Design, a well-known jewelry store that specializes in custom jewelry design in  Shelton,  Connecticut.  Kate will be pulling back the curtain on her most successful marketing events to give you an inside look at what it takes to spark interest, drive sales, and leave a lasting impression on your customers.  Have you ever wondered how to host successful online auctions? Kate shows how platforms like

Welcome to the Pearls of Wisdom podcast. We’re back with another special episode with a special guest: Kendall Wiley, the founder of Wiley’s Diamonds & Fine Jewelry.  After graduating from the Texas Institute of Jewelry Technology, Kendall took the bold step of starting Wiley’s Diamonds and Fine Jewelry in 1994. But what makes his story so intriguing is what he’s built since then.  He shared insights into his meticulous process of finding the right employees, using trusted networks like JHJ and RJO,