Loupe Insight: Delving with Rahul Desai CEO and MD ~ IIG

About Loupe Insight: Delving with Rahul Desai CEO and MD ~ IIG

Hosted by: Mr. Rahul Desai, CEO & MD - International Institute of Gemology and Founder - RD Consultancy, drawing on over 25 years of experience across the gems and jewelry industry, Rahul Desai, Edupreneur, Industry Mentor and Business Consultant, explores the changing business of luxury jewelry in Season 4 of Loupe Insight. Across 10 episodes, *The New Codes of Luxury Jewelry* breaks down four defining areas: the evolving meaning of luxury, the building of distinctive brands, the influence of technology and AI, and the people and retail experiences shaping the industry’s future.

Publisher

Rahul Desai

Category

business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

25 Apr 2024

Latest episode

27 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

40 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   27 Oct 2026

   S4.E09: The Human Code: Consistency is Luxury: The Power of Brand Repetition

   Join our host, Mr. Rahul Desai, CEO and MD of the International Institute of Gemology, who explores why consistency is the ultimate luxury in brand building. In this episode, he reveals how iconic houses like Cartier, Tiffany & Co., and Van Cleef & Arpels built lasting recognition through repetition—and what jewellery retailers can learn from them. Discover how signature designs, visual habits, and consistent customer experiences create brands customers remember without needing to see the logo. Tune in to learn why patience and repetition may be your most valuable brand assets. Hosted by: Mr. Rahul Desai, CEO and MD of the International Institute of Gemology Visit the IIG website: www.iigindia.com (https://iigindia.com/) Follow us on: LinkedIn @ iigofficial (https://www.linkedin.com/company/iigofficial/) Instagram @ iigofficial (https://www.instagram.com/iigofficial/) Facebook @ iigofficial (https://www.facebook.com/iigofficial) Twitter @ iigofficial (https://twitter.com/iigofficial) Youtube @ iigofficial (https://www.youtube.com/@IIGOFFICIAL) Subscribe & Like below Podcast Channels: Apple Podcast (https://podcasts.apple.com/in/podcast/loupe-insight-delving-with-rahul-desai-ceo-and-md-iig/id1744120102) Spotify Podcast (https://open.spotify.com/show/6J7GXokKzwOLDZ1X8GTeyO) Amazon Podcast (https://music.amazon.in/podcasts/f0195812-1ed9-49bd-80fa-762d50e2de60/loupe-insight-delving-with-rahul-desai-ceo-and-md-iig) Youtube Podcast (https://www.youtube.com/@LoupeInsightIIG) Inquire about sponsoring and showcasing your business in our next podcast episode by the Loupe Insight: Delving with Rahul Desai: rahul@iigindia.com (mailto:rahul@iigindia.com) Sponsors for this podcast episode: Sanghi Jewelers, (https://www.sanghijewellers.com/) our Jewellery Partner, precious gemstone jewellery; Finestar Diamonds (https://www.finestardiamonds.com/), our Diamond Partner, bringing precision, brilliance and perfection to every diamond; Polygon (https://www.polygon.net/jwl/public/home-en.jsp), our Industry Partner, Helping jewelers grow their business since 1984; Jwero.ai (https://www.jwero.ai/), Our Tech Partner, Building Jewelry Rocketships; Svar Media Network (https://svarmedia.com/), our Media Partner, The Voice of Jewellers.

2. 

   20 Oct 2026

   S4.E08: The Human Code Training for Tomorrow’s Luxury Professional

   Join our host, Mr. Rahul Desai, CEO and MD of the International Institute of Gemology, explains on how luxury ultimately becomes human — experienced not through beautiful stores or advanced technology, but through the person sitting across the counter. Rahul examines why the next decade of jewellery training must go beyond product knowledge to build curiosity, observation, emotional intelligence, and cultural range. From role-play and real customer scenarios to manager-led coaching and AI-enhanced clienteling, he explores how the industry can intentionally transfer its best knowledge and develop professionals who notice more, understand deeply, and serve with genuine humanity. Hosted by: Mr. Rahul Desai, CEO and MD of the International Institute of Gemology Visit the IIG website: www.iigindia.com (https://iigindia.com/) Follow us on: LinkedIn @ iigofficial (https://www.linkedin.com/company/iigofficial/) Instagram @ iigofficial (https://www.instagram.com/iigofficial/) Facebook @ iigofficial (https://www.facebook.com/iigofficial) Twitter @ iigofficial (https://twitter.com/iigofficial) Youtube @ iigofficial (https://www.youtube.com/@IIGOFFICIAL) Subscribe & Like below Podcast Channels: Apple Podcast (https://podcasts.apple.com/in/podcast/loupe-insight-delving-with-rahul-desai-ceo-and-md-iig/id1744120102) Spotify Podcast (https://open.spotify.com/show/6J7GXokKzwOLDZ1X8GTeyO) Amazon Podcast (https://music.amazon.in/podcasts/f0195812-1ed9-49bd-80fa-762d50e2de60/loupe-insight-delving-with-rahul-desai-ceo-and-md-iig) Youtube Podcast (https://www.youtube.com/@LoupeInsightIIG) Inquire about sponsoring and showcasing your business in our next podcast episode by the Loupe Insight: Delving with Rahul Desai: rahul@iigindia.com (mailto:rahul@iigindia.com) Sponsors for this podcast episode: Sanghi Jewelers, (https://www.sanghijewellers.com/) our Jewellery Partner, precious gemstone jewellery; Finestar Diamonds (https://www.finestardiamonds.com/), our Diamond Partner, bringing precision, brilliance and perfection to every diamond; Polygon (https://www.polygon.net/jwl/public/home-en.jsp), our Industry Partner, Helping jewelers grow their business since 1984; Jwero.ai (https://www.jwero.ai/), Our Tech Partner, Building Jewelry Rocketships; Svar Media Network (https://svarmedia.com/), our Media Partner, The Voice of Jewellers.

3. 

   14 Oct 2026

   S4.E07: AI Meets Artistry_ The Future of Creative Intelligence in Jewelry

   Join our host, Mr. Rahul Desai, CEO and MD of the International Institute of Gemology, who unpacks how AI is entering every corner of the jewelry business — from design rooms to retail floors. But the real question is not what AI can do; it is what becomes more valuable when AI can do so much. Rahul explores how creative intelligence, human judgment, and brand taste become the new currency in a world of abundant ideas. From merchandising to retail personalisation, he examines where AI should assist, where humans must lead, and why the future belongs to those who know where intelligence ends and artistry begins. Hosted by: Mr. Rahul Desai, CEO and MD of the International Institute of Gemology Visit the IIG website: www.iigindia.com (https://iigindia.com/) Follow us on: LinkedIn @ iigofficial (https://www.linkedin.com/company/iigofficial/) Instagram @ iigofficial (https://www.instagram.com/iigofficial/) Facebook @ iigofficial (https://www.facebook.com/iigofficial) Twitter @ iigofficial (https://twitter.com/iigofficial) Youtube @ iigofficial (https://www.youtube.com/@IIGOFFICIAL) Subscribe & Like below Podcast Channels: Apple Podcast (https://podcasts.apple.com/in/podcast/loupe-insight-delving-with-rahul-desai-ceo-and-md-iig/id1744120102) Spotify Podcast (https://open.spotify.com/show/6J7GXokKzwOLDZ1X8GTeyO) Amazon Podcast (https://music.amazon.in/podcasts/f0195812-1ed9-49bd-80fa-762d50e2de60/loupe-insight-delving-with-rahul-desai-ceo-and-md-iig) Youtube Podcast (https://www.youtube.com/@LoupeInsightIIG) Inquire about sponsoring and showcasing your business in our next podcast episode by the Loupe Insight: Delving with Rahul Desai: rahul@iigindia.com (mailto:rahul@iigindia.com) Sponsors for this podcast episode: Sanghi Jewelers, (https://www.sanghijewellers.com/) our Jewellery Partner, precious gemstone jewellery; Finestar Diamonds (https://www.finestardiamonds.com/), our Diamond Partner, bringing precision, brilliance and perfection to every diamond; Polygon (https://www.polygon.net/jwl/public/home-en.jsp), our Industry Partner, Helping jewelers grow their business since 1984; Jwero.ai (https://www.jwero.ai/), Our Tech Partner, Building Jewelry Rocketships; Svar Media Network (https://svarmedia.com/), our Media Partner, The Voice of Jewellers.

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YouTube views

97,805

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Spotify

4.2 / 5

5 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 53 / 100

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Quality

64

Social presence

0

YouTube

76

Engagement

32

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