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The Jewelry District

Episode 12: The Oscars, Tucson Gem Shows, and De Grisogono

The Jewelry District

JCK

Fashion & Beauty, Business News, Business, Arts, News

9.9 • 25 Ratings

🗓️ 18 February 2020

⏱️ 22 minutes

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Summary

In this EpisodeIn this edition of The Jewelry District, you’ll hear JCK editor-in-chief Victoria Gomelsky (https://www.jckonline.com/writer/victoria-gomelsky/) and news director Rob Bates (https://www.jckonline.com/writer/rob-bates/) discuss all the noteworthy jewelry seen at this year's Oscars. You’ll also hear them talk about Victoria’s trip to the Tucson gem shows and the focus on sustainability practices there. Rob gives us the rundown on all things involving the bankruptcy of de Grisogono USA and then lightens the mood with a Domino’s-themed Weird Story of the Week. Show Notes00:30 Victoria gives the scoop on the Oscars and jewelry07:53 Victoria talks about her trip to the Tucson gem shows and sustainability practices15:13 Rob discusses the bankruptcy of fine jeweler de Grisogono19:00 Weird Story of the Week Episode CreditsHosts: Rob Bates and Victoria GomelskyEditor: Olivia BrileyProducer and engineer: Natalie ChometPlugs: jckonline.com (https://www.jckonline.com), @jckmagazine (https://www.instagram.com/jckmagazine/) Show Recap White Diamonds at the OscarsVictoria arrived home from the Tucson gem shows just in time for the Oscars. This year, as in recent years past, colored gemstones took a backseat while white diamonds stole the spotlight. There were big stars in big diamonds, as large statement pieces were a common theme. Hear Rob talk about how important product placement is in shows like these. Tucson Gem Shows and Sustainability Victoria talks about her stay in Arizona for February's Tucson gem shows. You’ll hear what the mood of the shows were and whether the recent outbreak of the coronavirus had any effect on attendance. You’ll also hear Rob and Victoria talk about the continued importance of sustainability in the jewelry industry. De Grisogono: Leaked Files and BankruptcyFine jeweler de Grisogono was recently in hot water over the case of some leaked files connected to stakeholder Isabel dos Santos. De Grisogono USA has now declared bankruptcy following the bankruptcy of their Swiss division—and dos Santos, along with husband Sindika Dokolo, now face criminal charges. Hear what Rob and Victoria think of the details leading up to the downfall of de Grisogono USA and what consumers should consider when choosing the companies they engage with. Weird Story of the Week: A Conversation “Pizza”Rob tells us a new Weird Story of the Week, and this time it’s all about pizza! Domino’s Australia is holding a contest—just submit a video of how you’d use Domino’s in your engagement to your beloved. Rob reveals the prize: Not only will Domino’s bring your engagement plan to life, and cater your wedding with pizza, but you’ll also win an 18k pizza-shape ring worth more than $9,000, featuring ruby pepperoni and diamond cheese.

Transcript

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0:00.0

Welcome to the Jewelry District, a podcast by J.C.K. Magazine and JCP online. Today, J.C.K.'s

0:17.3

Rob Bates and Victoria Gamelski will talk about the Oscars, the Tucson Gem shows, and DeGrosogono.

0:23.8

They'll also cover a weird jewelry story of the week.

0:30.6

Hi, everyone. Welcome to the jewelry district. This is Victoria Gimelski, editor of JCP and JCPOnline.com, calling in from Los Angeles.

0:40.5

And this is Rob Bates, news director of JCP and JCPK Online in New York City.

0:46.5

How's everything?

0:48.5

Everything's good.

0:49.4

Everything's good.

0:50.6

I was in Tucson all last week for the gem shows.

0:53.8

We'll get to that. Got home on Saturday night,

0:57.2

just in time to catch up with all the Oscar red carpet arrivals on Sunday afternoon. And

1:03.2

for the first time in what felt like years, really sort of dedicated myself to watching the ceremony,

1:08.9

which was, I thought, interesting. And I'd seen a fair amount of the films. So I was pleased to watching the ceremony, which was, I thought, interesting.

1:11.6

And I'd seen a fair amount of the films, so I was pleased to see that Parasite won so many awards.

1:16.6

It was a remarkable, a remarkable film.

1:18.6

But yeah, I don't often get to catch the Oscars.

1:21.6

Did you get a chance to see them?

1:23.6

No, I did not. No. We didn't have cable and we didn't see any of the movies. But I guess what the industry watches is the red carpet.

1:31.9

Yeah. Well, it was a very good year. It was a very good year for jewelry. I must say, I think Emily wrote this in Emily Vesselin, when our senior editor covered the Oscars for our website.

1:43.6

And her first sentence was,

1:45.0

did a memo circulate on some secret celebs-only listserv? Every major star seemed to be sporting major bling.

1:53.0

Often it was a necklace, a really standout necklace, which was a really great departure from years past when we'd see a lot of bare necks, even some bare ears.

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