Nellie Barnett, corporate communications manager for the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), co-founder and communications chair for the Black in Jewelry Coalition (BIJC) and founder of NellBells Fitness discusses equity in the jewelry industry. In this episode, Nellie sits down with host Courtney Gray to discuss the history of BIJC and its Together by Design competition. “I think, when it comes to storytelling, the most important aspect is authenticity…That’s what keeps them coming back,” Nellie shares. Tune in to an amazing story about a couple’s love, an artisan’s talent and the bridge that connects them together in the latest For the Love of Jewelers podcast.