Episode 38: Live with Jean-Christophe Bedos on the Business of High Jewelry. One of the most important historic developments in high jewelry has been the rise of the luxury conglomerates and their ownership of formerly independent maisons, such as Richemont with Van Cleef & Arpels, Cartier and Buccellati, LVMH with Bulgari and now Tiffany and Co., Kering with Boucheron and on. Jean-Christophe Bedos has been the President and CEO of Cartier France, the global President and CEO of Boucheron and now President and CEO of Maison Birks, and thus has had a unique view of the massive changes and growth in the industry from 1988 to the present from the very top. Jean-Christophe has presided over major introductions such as online e-commerce as well as some of the most important high jewelry introductions and collaborations. We discuss the rise of digital strategy, e-commerce, the impact of corporate culture and much more, and take viewer questions throughout. Interested listeners can also view additional imagery at the Beekman New York instagram @beekmannewyork as well as to listen to the full interview at the Beekman New York Fine Jewelry Podcast on YouTube.

Each episode of the series features a conversation between Dr. Sharon Novak, certified gemologist and co-founder of Beekman New York, and an industry expert within the luxury space, highlighting their shared joy and appreciation of fine jewelry. Topics include mixing period jewelry with modern pieces, heritage and craftsmanship of luxury jewelry houses worldwide, certfied natural and phenomenal gems and collecting vintage jewelry.