Gems & Jokes with Ariel Tivon

About Gems & Jokes with Ariel Tivon

Ariel Tivon introduces 'Gems and Jokes' which is an informative yet informal take on the world of gems and jewellery, listening to some great behind-the-scenes stories of the industry and bringing some interesting facts to light. Listen to some awesome interviews with various guests with an extra aim of aiding some amazing charitable causes. Check out out our other social media links and follow us, share and comment.

Publisher

Ariel Tivon

Category

business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

17 Mar 2021

Latest episode

17 Apr 2025

Latest episodes

12 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   17 Apr 2025

   RUBIES & SAPPHIRES - A DELVE INTO THE INCREDIBLE WORLD OF THESE 2 GEMS

   Host Ariel Tivon interviews Samir Sukhadia, a gemstone industry expert, about the sourcing, value, and investment potential of rubies and sapphires, including discussion of Myanmar.

2. 

   23 Aug 2021

   THE RATNER STORY WITH JONATHAN RATNER

   Ariel Tivon interviews Jonathan Ratner, cousin of Gerald Ratner, who shares insights into the Ratner Group saga, exploring the factors behind its rise and fall and the lessons learned.

3. 

   9 Aug 2021

   MASSIMO MACCHI - A LESSON IN BIG BRAND THINKING

   Host Ariel Tivon interviews Massimo Macchi, former Executive Vice President of Bulgari, who shares insights on big brand thinking, advertising evolution, and effective brand strategies for businesses.

4. 

   26 Jul 2021

   ANTIQUE, COLLECTABLE & VINTAGE JEWELLERY

   Host Ariel Tivon interviews Lydia Levy about the rising popularity of antique, collectable, and vintage jewellery auctions, considering the appeal of modernizing older jewellery designs.

5. 

   12 Jul 2021

   KATERINA PEREZ

   Ariel Tivon interviews Katerina Perez, a jewellery journalist and marketing strategist, about her passion for gems and effective Instagram marketing techniques.

6. 

   28 Jun 2021

   TALKING TAZANITE

   Janet Silk discusses the history, unique qualities, and future of Tanzanite mining, also sharing specialized gem terminology in an interview with Ariel Tivon.

7. 

   14 Jun 2021

   HUGH BROWN - WHAT IS ETHICAL, RESPONSIBLE & SUSTAINABLE?

   Ariel Tivon interviews documentary photographer Hugh Brown, who shares firsthand insights into ethical, responsible, and sustainable practices within the mining industry.

8. 

   2 Jun 2021

   ELIZABETH GALTON IN THE SPOTLIGHT

   Ariel Tivon interviews Elizabeth Galton, award-winning designer, about big brand thinking, modern consumer marketing, and conquering Duncan Bannatyne on Dragon's Den, offering insights for aspiring jewelers.

9. 

   19 May 2021

   THE ITALIAN JEWELLERY INDUSTRY FT. CHIMENTO

   Ariel Tivon interviews Michele Battaglioli, Sales Director of Chimento Gioielli, about the Italian jewellery industry, exploring its history, nuances, and the reasons behind its enduring popularity.

10. 

    19 Apr 2021

    DIAMONDS - A GLIMPSE BEHIND THE SCENES

    Ariel Tivon interviews an industry veteran about the diamond industry's history, including its stance against apartheid in South Africa, revealing lesser-known facts in this interview.

11. 

    1 Apr 2021

    BEAUTY & THE BEAST!

    Host Ariel Tivon interviews Leonora Smee, a brand ambassador, about modern marketing and advertising strategies within the jewellery industry, also touching on the Berkshire Youth Trust charity.

12. 

    17 Mar 2021

    An Introduction & Brief History

    Ariel Tivon introduces her podcast, exploring her entry into the jewelry business and the Tivon family history, setting the stage for future episodes.

Who has been a guest on Gems & Jokes with Ariel Tivon

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Samir Sukhadia
• Jonathan Ratner
• Massimo Macchi
• Lydia Levy
• Katerina Perez

Reach and audience

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

YouTube views

2,857

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 24 / 100

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

Quality

21

Social presence

0

YouTube

68

Engagement

0

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Guest appearances

Books guests

Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.