For the Love of Jewelers: A Jewelry Journey Podcast Presented by Rio Grande
Episodes
S6-E9: Traditional Meets Tech: CAD’s Role in Jewelry Design with Sara Greco
21 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Host Mark Nelson sits down with 3D jewelry CAD designing expert Sara Greco in this For the Love of Jewelers podcast episode. With 23 years of experien...
S6-E8: Inside the Jewelry Industry: Tariffs & Supply Chain with Sara Yood
27 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Host Mark Nelson is joined by Sara Yood, CEO and general counsel of the Jewelers Vigilance Committee, in this For the Love of Jewelers podcast episode...
S6-E7: Andrew from Jewelers Board of Trade® On Membership Advantages
22 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jewelers Board of Trade® President Andrew Rickard joins Mark Nelson to discuss the JBT and membership advantages. Newly appointed Jewelers Board of ...
S6-E6: An Inside Look at Jewelers for Children
24 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of For the Love of Jewelers, host Mark Nelson sits down with Jewelers for Children Executive Director Sara Murphy for an inspiring con...
S6-E5: Explore The Art Of Soulful Jewelry With Teresa Kiplinger
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ohio-based jeweler and poet Teresa Kiplinger joins host Mark Nelson in this episode of For the Love of Jewelers. She shares her journey from graphic d...
S6-E4: Carving Success with Kate Wolf: Precision, Passion & Adaptation
18 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of For the Love of Jewelers, master wax carver Kate Wolf sits down with host Mark Nelson. They explore Kate's journey as a wax ca...
S6-E3: Annie Osburn: A Life in Words & Art
28 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Annie Osburn is an award-winning author featured in such publications as National Geographic Traveler, Southwest Art, and Lapidary Journal Jewelry Art...
S6-E2: Behind the Scenes of Our Custom Casting Services
24 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, co-hosts Mark Nelson and Fiona Morrison are joined by Joshua Baca from Rio Grande’s Customization Team. Together, they explore ever...
S6-E1: How Two ABQ Teachers Are Shaping Tomorrow's Jewelers
27 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of For the Love of Jewelers, co-hosts Mark Nelson and Fiona Morrison sit down with Albuquerque High School instructors Lisa Gillett an...
S5-E16: Will Vanaria of Metalwerx, Polishing Tips, & Merard
18 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join co-hosts Mark Nelson and Fiona Morrison as they explore the art of polishing and share invaluable tips and tricks, diving into the best uses of s...
S5-15: Bonny Doon & Hand Forming with JJ Otero
21 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join co-hosts Mark Nelson and Fiona Morrison as they dive into the art of moving metal—comparing the efficiency of a Bonny Doon hydraulic press with...
S5-14: Laser Precision with xTool F1 & Jewelry Educator Meaghan Young
24 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of For the Love of Jewelers, co-hosts Mark Nelson and Fiona Morrison explore the xTool F1 laser engraver and how powerfully versatile ...
S5-13: Fostering Indigenous Growth in Bhutan
19 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tune in to the For the Love of Jewelers podcast for a captivating episode featuring Jacob Morgan, an award-winning Navajo silversmith, as he recounts ...
S5-07: Etched in Passion
16 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Alicia Goodwin joins co-hosts Paulene Everett and Scott Bradford on this For the Love of Jewelers episode. She is the owner and creative force behind ...
S5-04: Peter Gilroy & Therese Keltner of Bonny Doon Tools
25 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Peter Gilroy, owner of Bonny Doon Tools in Taos, New Mexico, joins Shane Hendren on the latest For the Love of Jewelers Podcast episode.Peter shares h...
S5-02: Forging the Next Generation
06 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Middle and high school jewelry programs are booming across America as upcoming generations discover this captivating artform that combines creativity,...
S5-01: Ben Claus: Divine Feminine Rising
05 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kicking off season five, our For the Love of Jewelers Podcast co-hosts, Paulene Everett and Shane Hendren, chat with the 2023 Fall Design Challenge Wi...
S4–08: Boline Strand, Wearable Sculptures & the Symbolism of Seeds
21 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Boline Strand, artisan and winner of the For the Love of Jewelers Summer Earring Challenge, draws creative inspiration from the minimalist traditions ...
S4–07: Bella Neyman & JB Jones, The Co–Founders of NYC Jewelry Week
30 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Meet the co-founders of New York City Jewelry Week, Bella Neyman and JB Jones. With a Master of Arts in History of Design and Curatorial Studies, Bell...
S4-06: Peter Gilroy, Choose Adventure
22 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Peter Gilroy is an industry innovator and artisan forged by his passion for rock climbing and self-inspired mantra, “Choose adventure.” After work...
S4-05: Nick Noyes, Chasing the Joy
14 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jeweler, entrepreneur and influencer Nick Noyes creates one-of-a-kind heirloom jewelry designs, favoring high-karat gold, a stunning spectrum of custo...
S4-04: Monica Stephenson, Dedicated to Responsible, Ethical and Fair Practices
25 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In Swahili, moyo means heart. Monica Stephenson, founder of ANZA Gems, founding collaborator of two NGOs—PACT and the Tanzania Women’s Miners Asso...
S4-03: Sarah Sides, Permanent Entrepreneur
01 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sarah Sides, CEO and owner of Love Weld and Permanent Jewelry Solutions (PJS) has experienced exponential growth since 2020. Her national Love Weld br...
S4-02: Vikki Tobak, Hip-Hop Historian
10 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Writer, journalist and curator Vikki Tobak is the author of Contact High and Ice Cold: A Hip-Hop Jewelry History. In collaboration with pioneering jew...
S4-01: John W. Ford Sr., Running the Show
26 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
CEO of the American Gem Trade Association (AGTA), John W. Ford, Sr. states, “that if you’re in the sale of colored gems, you need to be associated...
S3-12: Patricia Carruth, Third-Generation Jeweler, Commitment Designer and Storyteller
29 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Patricia “Trish” Carruth is a third-generation jeweler, custom engagement ring specialist and owner of Your Personal Jeweler in Royal Oak, MI. Her...
S3-11: Nellie Barnett, Bridging Connections
27 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Nellie Barnett, corporate communications manager for the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), co-founder and communications chair for the Black in ...
S3-10: Jeanette Caines, The Deep Bench of a Master Goldsmith
26 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jeanette Caines, director of Jewelry Arts, Inc. in New York City shares her secret to becoming a renowned master goldsmith. “Once you learn to contr...
S3-09: Rich Youmans, Many Paths to One Goal
22 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Rich Youmans, publisher at MJSA and executive director at the MJSA Education Foundation shares about collaboration, connection and the renowned public...
S3-08: Allen Aragon, Miniature Potter, Painter and Master Jeweler
10 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Innovative jewelry artist and gallery owner Allen Aragon draws from traditional Navajo, Pueblo, Hopi and Acoma themes for his fresh approach to potter...
S3-07: Kendria Thompson, Creating for a Better World
15 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kendria Thompson is a self-guided metalsmith, lapidarist and illustrator with a penchant for change. The owner of Solid Treasures also founded Metalsm...
S3-06: Tony Rodrigues, Sculpting Jewelry in Scale
09 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Master goldsmith Tony Rodrigues is a 3D-manufacturing jewelry legend, the Vice President of Product Development for William Henry and co-founder of ZB...
S3-05: Viviana Langhoff, Tenacious, Creative & Community-Made
20 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Viviana Langhoff, owner of Adornment + Theory in Chicago is an entrepreneurial artist, interior designer and activist. A fine jeweler, Viviana’s cus...
S3-04: Karissma Yve, A Visionary Leader and Creator
04 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Karissma Yve is the founder and CEO of Gildform, a startup that connects artists and designers with innovative technology, allowing them to take their...
S3-03: Sam Alfano, Cut to the Point
23 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sam Alfano, certified master engraver, musician, photographer, instructor, author and watchmaking hobbyist demonstrates hand engraving and diamond set...
S3-02: Jamie Schulze, What Native Arts Means to the World
15 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jamie Schulze, director of operations for the Southwestern Association for Indian Arts (SWAIA) and enrolled member of the Northern Cheyenne tribe, org...
S3-01: Jennifer Markas, A Woman in Charge
26 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jennifer Markas is the executive director of the Women’s Jewelry Association (WJA) and the former sustainability reporting manager for Tiffany &...
S2-09: Chris Gage, A Second Chance at Life
17 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
For many years, lapidarist Chris Gage was known as Mr. Holly Gage, of Gage Designs. A well-respected chef in his own right, Chris accompanied his awar...
S2-08: Holly Gage, Shaping Dialogue by Casting Imperfections
25 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Award-winning jeweler and certified metal clay instructor Holly Gage of Gage Designs is an active conference speaker and respected author on jewelry t...
S2-07: Susan Wheeler, Purpose-Driven Design
21 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Cause jeweler, writer and advocate for fair trade jewelry, Susan Wheeler is also the founder of the Chicago Responsible Jewelry Conference and the non...
S2-06: Bernd Stephan, A Third-Generation Gemstone Craftsman
16 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Bernd Stephan, a third-generation German gemstone manufacturer, shares the foundational story behind his family’s celebrated, international brand, H...
S2-05: Scott Hardy, Always Looking for That Next Hill to Climb
18 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Scott Hardy comes from a strong lineage of ranchers. Following a childhood spent cowboying, shoeing horses and welding, Scott’s love of handiwork le...
S2-04: Corkie Bolton, Making Space in Life for Dreams
10 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Like the fragmented pieces of early designs buried away in a shoebox, jeweler Corkie Bolton hid the pain of her youth behind the veneers of addiction....
S2-03: Matthieu Cheminée, Imprinting Tradition & Technique
22 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Artist, author, educator and Toolbox Initiative cofounder Matthieu Cheminée is a man of many talents, each informed by his first true love, hand stam...
S2-02: Sarah Williamson, Making Art for a Living
30 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
“It chose me,” Sarah Williamson declares about her career as a custom bridal jewelry designer. Drawn by the challenge of creating one-of-a-kind en...
S2-01: Alex Boyd, An Art Jeweler’s Jeweler, Too Knock-Kneed to be an Olympian
05 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
After overcoming his despair when he realized he could technically never grow up to be a firetruck, Alex Boyd, surrounded by a family of artisans, was...
S1-08: Beth Millner, “Take It in Bite Sized Pieces”
20 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Beth Millner always knew she wanted to be an artist. While still in school for her BFA at Northern Michigan University, Beth decided she didn’t need...
S1-07: Charles Lewton-Brain and Nanz Aalund, “Real Glimpses of the Future”
06 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Fixing the wheel rather than reinventing it seems to be a running theme with master goldsmiths and educators Nanz Aalund and Charles Lewton-Brain. Whe...
S1-06: Tomas Wittelsbach, “Transcend the Transaction”
21 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Tomas Wittelsbach was a sculptor before he was a jeweler. At age 9 he built micro-worlds within repurposed baby food jars. He then spent most of his a...
S1-05: Jo Haemer, “The World Doesn’t Owe Me a Thing”
07 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Mechanical and engineering skills are matrilineal in Jo Haemer’s family. Jo’s trailblazing mother studied chemistry in college in the early 1930s ...
S1-04: Mehrnoosh Ganji, Step into Your Power
24 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As a young girl in Iran, Mehrnoosh Ganji could not fully express herself. Now based in Melbourne, Australia, she creates bold jewelry fueled by the in...
S1-03: Tim McCreight, Books from the Bench
10 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
While working on his iconic volume, The Complete Metalsmith, Tim McCreight imagined, “What if silver was writing this?” In 1985 he started Brynmor...
S1-02: Karin Jacobson, Keep Throwing Darts
23 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Karin Jacobson confesses to screaming when she learned that she’d won a Saul Bell Design Award. She compares entering contests to “throwing darts ...
S1-01: Rémy Rotenier, Passion and Lucidity
25 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
As a designer, Rémy Rotenier “loves collaborating with good hands.” His own education as a bench jeweler began at age 19—“too old” by the s...