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Dave, the Diamond Know it All, has over three decades of jewelry industry experience as a designer, manufacturer, buyer, store owner, and consultant to other jewelers. His goal is to help the retail customer take all the fright, fear, terror, and stress, out of purchasing a diamond or gemstone jewelry. Not only will he prepare you to spot and battle misinformation, but to know when you’re being treated with the honesty you deserve! Mixed with humor, Dave will cover a different topic each week, including diamond grading, colored gemstones, diamond and gem reports, appraisals, insuring your jewelry, the myths or legends associated with different gems, and lots more.
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This episode will help you get started with custom designing jewelry. Whether a ring necklace, bracelet, or earrings, listen to what Dave has to say to make the process go smoother.
Lauri & Dave are helping out Dan at Regard Jewelry, Austin, TX.
Dave is joined by Shannon Mahoney and Michael Tope, the award-winning designers, and owners, of Raintree, a unique jewelry store in Burlington, VT. Hear their interesting stories, and how they arrived at selling their fabulous jewelry line worldwide.
Dave tries to take the confusion out of diamond clarity grading. Learn the different grades, and what they all mean. Do you really need a flawless diamond?
In this episode, learn about how diamonds are color graded. What it means when someone says a diamond is G in color. Dave will tell you all you need to know about this C (color) of the 4C's of diamond grading.
Hear what Dave has to say about the importance of diamond cut. From the proportions to the polish, learn how the cut of a diamond affects the brightness, fire, and scintillation (you know, the sparkle), of the most popular gemstone.
Dave wants to make your Anniversary gift buying a bit easier, and a little less stressful. He'll discuss the thought process, priorities, items, styles, and stores. Learn how to be a hero this anniversary.
Once again, Dave is continuing his look at the myths, legends, and cures of beautiful gemstones. Learn even more about the history of the different birthstones. Which will make you healthy, wealthy, and wise!
This week Dave explores the myths, legends, and cures of beautiful gemstones throughout history. The information may be bewildering, surprising, and even overwhelming, but always a great listen. Find out which powers your gemstones possess (or not!).
Once again, Dave is joined by Caroline and Jack Quillinan of Mureta & Co. Listen to their philosophy and plans for adding their touch to this historic San Francisco fine estate jewelry and antique store. This is what dreams are made of.
Dave speaks with Jack and Caroline Quillinan, who have recently purchased Jack's dream store, Mureta & Co., San Francisco. This adventurous couple, along with their infant son, trekked halfway across the country to take ownership of the fine jewelry and antique store Jack fell in love with as a young man in his teens. Hear about a dream come true!
This show is all about how to pick the right jeweler, someone who is knowledgeable and wants to help you accomplish your goals. Plus, Dave will also be talking about the March birthstones, aquamarine, and bloodstone.
Once again, Dave is joined by Alon Bernstein for part two of the best ways to sell your unwanted jewelry, diamonds, gemstones, and vintage pieces. You'll get even more knowledge of what you need before you approach a buyer with your valuables.
Dave is out with laryngitis and trying to back by Wednesday. Thank you for being such a great audience and we love you all!!!
Dave is joined by Alon Bernstein to talk about the best ways to sell your unwanted jewelry, diamonds, gemstones, and vintage pieces. Be prepared with the knowledge you need before you approach a buyer with your valuables.
Dave and Dan Schwieterman, Regard Jewelry, Autin, Tx, talk about Valentine's Day, 2021. Learn about the holiday for lovers from its past history to dealing with the day during the COVID-19 pandemic. You'll hear why jewelry gift-giving is a part of the day, and how to incorporate it into your budget.
Our new Vice-President, Kamala Harris, with her beautiful pearls, has inspired this week's episode. Dan Schwieterman, Regard Jewelry, Austin, TX, and Dave discuss pearls, their rarity, quality, and care, plus the famous people who love them.
This week, Dave, and Dan Schwieterman of Regard Jewelry, Austin, TX, will talk about what it means when a jeweler claims to sell "wholesale to the public". Whether online or in a store, are you really buying at wholesale? And what happens if you have a problem or need service? And how do you really know with whom you're doing business? Listen to the show, and find out these answers and more!
Dave has a conversation with Tony Daniello, a jewelry new product developer. Learn what it takes to get a ring from concept to your finger.
Join us as we explore February's birthstone, amethyst! Learn about the origins, myths, and legends. Plus, I'll talk about the holiday for lovers, Valentine's Day.
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