Danielle is widely considered one of the most important U.S. based jewelry bloggers and jewelry influencers today.  She has over 165,000 Instagram followers and thousands of followers on her Gem Gossip website and other social media platforms. 

Danielle has been a jewelry collector since she was four years old, but her career in the jewelry business officially started in 2008 when she first began her very successful blog, Gem Gossip. 

 

Danielle Miele from Gem Gossip is our special guest this week.

As a widely acclaimed professional jewelry blogger and jewelry influencer, she takes us behind the scenes into her very successful Gem Gossip blog and Instagram jewelry shopping platform.

Danielle shares how she built her Instagram and Twitter empire of followers.

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What You Need To Know About Danielle Miele:

Danielle has been a jewelry collector since she was four years old, but her career in the jewelry business officially started in 2008 when she first began her successful blog, Gem Gossip.

The jewelry blog focuses on jewelry trends, antique and period jewelry, celebrity jewelry, as well as exclusive designer interviews.

It is also a hub for gemstone and jewelry education, considering Danielle’s Graduate Gemologist studies through the Gemological Institute of America.

With five years experience as head gemologist and appraiser at a local antique jewelry store, she has most recently decided to pursue writing and consulting full-time.

You can currently find Danielle traveling the US on her #JewelryRoadTrip project where she has visited over 100 jewelry stores, studios, and antique shops across 14 different states, giving each a spotlight into her audience of over 200k people.

When not on the road or behind her computer, she is collecting antique jewelry (she has over 300 rings). Danielle also contributes a monthly column to The Knot & the Observer.

 

Fun & Helpful “Gem Gossip” Links

Hire Me to Take Your Instagram Aesthetic from Zero to One Hundred

The Ultimate Jewelry Book List

Jewels at my Doorstep: Loren Nicole

 

Jewelry Stores Mentioned by Danielle on the Show:

Doyle & Doyle Jewelers      Sunday & Sunday Antique Jewelry

TwistOnline Jewelry      Love Adorned Jewelry

 

Connecting With Danielle Miele

Facebook      Instagram       Pinterest     

Tumblr      Twitter      YouTube    

Connect with Danielle:  Email

 

More About “Inside the Jewelry Trade” Radio Show

This is the online radio show devoted to jewelry store owners, the jewelry trade,

We're excited to sit down with the effervescent Becky Stone from "Diamonds in the Library."

Becky talks about what its like to be a professional jewelry blogger and influencer.  She tells us how she grew to have over 93,000 followers on Instagram, and how to best use Instagram to keep your jewelry brand at the forefront of the quickly changing jewelry industry.

 

We’re excited to sit down with the effervescent Becky Stone from “Diamonds in the Library.”

Becky talks about what its like to be a professional jewelry blogger and influencer.  She shares how she grew to have over 93,000 followers on Instagram, and how to best use Instagram.

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What You Need To Know About Becky Stone:

Becky is a lifetime jewelry lover and professional writer/editor and blogger with a passion for all things written or bejeweled.

In 2015, after 7 years of writing and editing for the Federal government, she made the leap to Diamonds in the Library which is her full-time job and she couldn’t be happier about it.

Here are some of Becky’s articles that I definitely recommend:

– How to take Great Jewelry Photos with your Phone

– How to Pack Jewelry for a Move

–  Treat Yo’ Self-series of jewelry under $300

 

Fun & Helpful “Diamonds in the Library” Links

Index of Pretty, Shiny Things           Store Profiles

You can also try browsing through categories, like engagement rings, Art Deco jewelry, or emeralds.

On the Library side of the material,  Index of Book Reviews is where you want to be.

If you’re looking to build your own collection of jewelry, Becky recommends her list of jewelry stores.

 

Jewelry Designers Mentioned by Becky on the Show:

little h pearl jewelry       Marla Aaron Jewelry      Acanthus Jewelry            

Erika Winters Fine Jewelry        Neha Dani Fine Jewelry

Julia Lamb Fine Jewelry         Doryn Wallach Jewelry

 

Connecting With Becky Stone

Facebook,       Pinterest,       Twitter,      Tumblr,       Instagram,       Goodreads.

She loves to connect with her readers:  Email

Aleah Arundale is a 5th generation jeweler from Olympian Diamonds and also the creator and driving force behind the widely popular Jewelers Helping Jewelers Facebook group.

She sits down with us to share her thoughts today about why she started the 11,000 jewelers-only membership group and what the future holds for it.

Aleah Arundale, a 5th generation jeweler from Olympian Diamonds and creator of the Facebook group phenomenon, “Jewelers Helping Jewelers”, joins us today.

Aleah shares her thoughts and experiences about starting a Facebook group for jewelers and growing it to almost 11,000 members.

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Show Notes & Links

Olympian Diamonds – Olympian is a successful wholesale diamond company in Chicago’s diamond district. “We know that your diamonds must be prettier than the competition. They must be brighter and better priced.”  8 South Michigan Ave. Suite 605, Chicago, IL 60603.  Contact them at 1.800.882.8900.

Jay Figler – Ohio based jeweler who offers limited edition bridal, fashion, and custom made-to-order jewelry.

Southern Jewelry News – Serving the Southern & Midwest Jewelry Industry with the best and most current jewelry news.

“The SJG Smart Business Report” Terrific article which appeared on the 31st of Dec 2017. Written by Ann Glynn, the President/CEO of Southern Jewelers Guild.

“Southern Jewelers Guild reviews popular industry Facebook groups” – Article was written by Ann Glynn which appeared in Southen Jewelry News on the 16th of May 2017.

“Jewelers Helping Jewelers” – Article appeared in Southern Jewelry News on the 17th of January 2017.  Written by Ann Glynn

Southern Jewelers Guild – “Our organization serves jewelers, vendors and industry-related tradespeople who are passionate about their businesses and prepared to do what it takes to bring their businesses to the next level and keep it operating at optimal performance.”

 

More About “Inside the Jewelry Trade” Radio Show

This is the online radio show devoted to jewelry store owners, the jewelry trade, and those who want to get a rare glimpse behind the curtain into the multi-billion dollars a year U.S. jewelry and watch industry.

We give you access to jewelry designers, vendors, successful store owners, and those who have the proven expertise you need to move your jewelry business forward right now.

This radio show is for those in the jewelry trade who expect more from their business and want to cut through the clutter to find out what really works.

Mission Statement:  Simply to be a conduit of relevant information that strengthens and elevates the jewelry trade in the competitive global luxury market.

 

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Tiffany Stevens, the new CEO & President of the Jewelers Vigilance Committee shares her insights on several legal issues facing jewelers and the jewelry trade in this week’s episode.

Money laundering, intellectual copyright protection, and what it means to say, “Made in the USA” are just a few of the topics we delve into.

Tiffany Stevens, the new CEO & President of the Jewelers Vigilance Committee shares her insights on several legal issues facing jewelers and the jewelry trade in this week’s episode.

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Money laundering, intellectual copyright protection, and what it means to say, “Made in the USA” are just a few of the topics we discuss.

 

What You Need To Know About Tiffany Stevens:

JVC announced the appointment of Tiffany Stevens as the new President and CEO of the JVC.  She succeeds the current President and CEO Cecilia Gardner who served in this position for 18 years.

Ms. Stevens recently served as the Chief Operating Officer at the Sohn Conference Foundation, a foundation that funds pediatric cancer research and medical fellowships.  She has previously held leadership roles at nonprofits and foundations focused on the environment, education, and the arts. After graduating from New York University School of Law, she began her career as a lawyer at Paul Hastings, then moved to an in-house role at Bear Stearns.  She is currently an active Board member of several not for profit organizations.

 

Connect With Jewelers Vigilance Committee:      

Facebook        Twitter        Website

 

Mentioned In The Show & Links

Jewelers Vigilance Committee:  The same goals that started the Jewelers Vigilance Committee a hundred years ago, still guide it today.  They educate and protect all levels of the jewelry industry against liability, litigation, and stop negative publicity. The JVC is a not-for-profit legal trade association whose mission is to ensure the highest ethical standards are maintained in the jewelry industry.  The JVC is considered the industry’s watchdog for ethics and integrity and provides resources and assistance for the jewelry industry as a whole.  They even act as an industry representative before government.

How JVC Serves the Jewelry Trade:  JVC is the sole legal compliance expert in the jewelry industry, established to educate and protect all levels of the jewelry industry against liability, litigation and to stop negative publicity.  JVC is considered the industry’s leading authority on legal compliance and is a champion of safeguarding the industry’s integrity.  JVC educates the Trade to understand complex regulatory and compliance rules governing all phases of manufacturing, stamping, marketing and sale of fine jewelry – helping to make the jewelry marketplace more profitable and safer for everyone.  Both regulatory government agencies that oversee how we do business and the industry rely on JVC for guidance on legal compliance.

Anti-Money Laundering DVD:  How to comply with the rules.

JVC Publications:  Essential Guide to Quality Assurance and Control, Guide to Intellectual Property Law, Guide to Selling Jewelry in the 21st Century

Consumer Mediation:  Most jewelry buying experiences are pleasant ones and lead to a long-lasting relationship between the buyer and the seller.  However, from time to time, there are questions or problems that might arise.  Should difficulties arise after the sale is completed,

We’re thrilled to talk with Beth Bernstein who is a jewelry designer, jewelry historian, author, editor of Bejeweled Magazine and President of Plan B consulting.

Beth shares her insights on a wide range of topics from advice to emerging designers, to her new online magazine to the latest trends.

We’re thrilled to talk with Beth Bernstein who is a jewelry designer, jewelry historian, author, editor of Bejeweled Magazine and President of Plan B consulting.

Beth shares her insights on a wide range of topics from advice to emerging designers, to her new online magazine to the latest trends.

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She has a romance going on with the legend, language and sentiment behind the pieces. Her love for the story has inspired Beth to pen three books, with a fourth one in the works, and to spend the past twenty years as an editor and writer on the subject of jewels-old and new.

She is a die-hard jewelry fan, so much so that she has designed her own collection throughout the 90s and continues to create bespoke jewels.

Beth Bernstein is a jewelry historian, jewelry expert and collector of period and modern jewels—a purveyor of all things sparkly.

She owns a comprehensive consulting agency Plan B which provides a roster of services in multiple facets of the jewelry industry. These include building, launching and evolving designer brands and retail brick & mortar/online shops and curating designer shows and private collections.

Connect With Beth Bernstein:      

Facebook        Instagram        Pinterest         Twitter        Website

Plan B Consulting               Bejeweled Magazine

 

WRITING

* A Skilled writer/editor, she freelances for consumer and trade magazines with experience in both print and online publications.

Her three books include:

* “If These Jewels Could Talk: The Legends behind Celebrity Gems” (ACC Art Books, 2015) A historical/coffee table style book which provides an inside peek into the legends as well as heartfelt narratives and humorous anecdotes behind the famous jewels Hollywood Royalty, Aristocracy Icons and jewelers of the 20th-21st Century. Michel Aliaga Associate Director of Cartier Paris says, “The book is aspirational and magical. I’m sure it will be beyond the expectations of the aficionados of jewels and glamour!”

 

* “My Charmed Life: Rocky Romances, Precious Family Connections And Searching For A Band of Gold” (Penguin, 2012). —A memoir, which links her life, losses, family, and loves with her most significant pieces of jewelry.

 

* “Jewelry’ Shining Stars: Shaping Today’s Collectibles and Tomorrow’s Heirlooms” (Fine Points Publishing, 2013)—A coffee table book, featuring 38 talent’s shaping jewelry’s future, with a foreword by Stephen Webster.

Beth possesses multifaceted capabilities, an entrepreneurial spirit and the ability to conceptualize, launch and successfully take projects from beginning to end. She has built and continues to maintain strong relationships with designers, retailers, press offices and industry professionals and her many clients. She is revered in her field for her experience and knowledge and for her exuberance an...