
Rough Cut is a podcast for jewelers and small business owners in the business of jewelry. Join us for straight talk, honest advice, business insights, trends you should be aware of, special guests, a touch of humor, and a whole lot of unsolicited opinions about the jewelry industry, everyone, and everything in it. Hosted by jewelry aficionado JB Jones photographer Alain Simic, and esteemed journal... more
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 73 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | DesignArtsBusinessEntrepreneurship | |||

Alain, Emili, and JB talk about a whole load of nonesense but are quickly rescued by the one and only Lauren Harwell Godfrey! She's an Icon, she's a legend, and she is the moment. We talk Gem Awards, AI, Film and jewelry is discussed at some point as... more
Alain, Emili, and JB talk about a whole load of nothing for close to two hours in this, our final episode of 2025. Good riddance! Are we coming back next year for an all-new season of Rough Cut? We'll never tell.
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Alain and JB talk with absolute industry gem, Laura Inghirami, founder of Donna Jewel, educator, speaker, and all-around brilliant marketer. Here is a bit more about Laura in her own words...
Laura Inghirami is one of the most brilliant and influent... more
Alain and JB talk kind of about jewelry but get, of course, completely derailed and start spilling all of their own private dirty laundry. JB cries in one bit, so if thatβs your idea of fun, you can listen to this mess. Listen, at least we're back! more
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Love this podcast and the way they donβt mince words to accommodate a certain audience. We need more authenticity in the jewelry business so Iβm here for all of it!
JB and Alain are two beautiful souls who will entertain you, educate you, and inspire your creativity. Today, I submit a new review and give Rough Cut a well-deserved five-star ratingπππππ. Rough Cut is the podcast that opened many windows to jewelers, designers, and creative individuals. That reminds me of the importance of art and beauty. You will not go wrong making Rough Cut a must-listen podcast for yourself. Thank you to JB and Alain; God bless, and I wish you much success. ππ½ππ½β€οΈ... more
Wow, the July 24th episode was phenomenal and necessary. Itβs important to discuss how the political is personal and how it affects individuals in our community. It was considerate to give listeners the caveat if they donβt want to hear about politics, but I hope people didnβt skip this. Discussions like this are how we understand each other better and get the perspective to move forward rather than backwards. And guess whatβ¦ if we move backwards, we wonβt have the time, energy, or resources to ... more
Such a fantastic podcast. Thank you, JB and Alain for all the valuable information and inspiration.
As a jewelry enthusiast and occasional designer/ curator, I love this podcast. Itβs informative and entertaining. The chemistry between Alain and JB is so fun. Lovely listening! Highly recommend. Ps Taller (pronounced Tie-er) is Spanish for workshop.
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Rough Cut targets jewelers and small jewelry businesses with candid, no-nonsense business and craft discussions. Episodes blend industry trends, design philosophy, ethical considerations, retail realities, and personal anecdotes, often featuring guests who bring hands-on expertise. The hosts' banter is warm and humorous, yet the conversations stay focused on practical insights for running a jewelry-related venture, marketing, and creative processes. Noteworthy is the blend of NYC-centric industry perspectives with global design conversations, plus occasional product tangents and cultural commentary that keep the show relatable to makers, retailers, and designers alike.
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Rough Cut launched 4 years ago and published 73 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on Rough Cut include:
1. Dana Bronfman
2. Joseph Ramsay
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