For the Love of Jewelers: A Jewelry Journey Podcast Presented by Rio Grande

About For the Love of Jewelers: A Jewelry Journey Podcast Presented by Rio Grande

For the Love of Jewelers, a Rio Grande podcast, delves into the multifaceted world of jewelry making. Through candid interviews with leaders and influencers in the field, we uncover the journeys, inspirations and challenges that shape their work. Whether you're a seasoned jeweler seeking fresh perspectives or an aspiring artisan looking for guidance, join us as we explore the intersection of artistry and business in the jewelry industry. Have questions or topics you'd like us to cover? We'd love to hear from you! Reach out to us at podcast@riogrande.com and be a part of the conversation.

Publisher

Rio Grande

Category

arts · business · leisure

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

25 Nov 2019

Latest episode

21 Nov 2025

Latest episodes

62 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   21 Nov 2025

   S6-E9: Traditional Meets Tech: CAD’s Role in Jewelry Design with Sara Greco

   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 experience in bench work, wax carving, and stone setting, Sara has hammered out her skills and refined her creative process. In their conversation, Sara and Mark discuss finding inspiration, her workflows, tools of the trade, and her ongoing collaboration with Rio Grande where she helps create luxury collections as part of Rio’s custom casting services....

2. 

   27 Oct 2025

   S6-E8: Inside the Jewelry Industry: Tariffs & Supply Chain with Sara Yood

   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. With her legal expertise and deep knowledge of the jewelry industry, Sara brings a unique perspective to today’s rapidly shifting business climate. Together, Mark and Sara explore the impact of changing tariffs and current supply chain challenges. The conversation then shifts to the JVC, highlighting the organization and the benefits that memb...

3. 

   22 Aug 2025

   S6-E7: Andrew from Jewelers Board of Trade® On Membership Advantages

   Jewelers Board of Trade® President Andrew Rickard joins Mark Nelson to discuss the JBT and membership advantages. Newly appointed Jewelers Board of Trade® President Andrew Rickard joins host Mark Nelson in this For the Love of Jewelers episode. They discuss his 20+ years in the jewelry industry and his transition into his new leadership role. Mark and Andrew take a closer look at the mission and work of the JBT, exploring how it supports jewelry businesses through valuable resources and...

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.6 / 5

58 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

13 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 38 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

39

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

92

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Guest appearances

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