Host Mark Nelson sits down with 3D jewelry CAD designing expert Sara Greco in this For the Love of Jewelers podcast episode. With 23 years of experience in bench work, wax carving, and stone setting, Sara has hammered out her skills and refined her creative process. In their conversation, Sara and Mark discuss finding inspiration, her workflows, tools of the trade, and her ongoing collaboration with Rio Grande where she helps create luxury collections as part of Rio’s custom casting services. The focus then shifts to how CAD software has changed the jewelry industry, blending traditional techniques with cutting-edge digital tools to achieve precision and artistry.

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Want to work with Sara? Find her services below:

• Custom Casting Services: riogrande.com/custom-casting-services
• Instagram: instagram.com/saragrecojewelry
• Website: saragrecojewelry.com

Host Mark Nelson is joined by Sara Yood, CEO and general counsel of the Jewelers Vigilance Committee, in this For the Love of Jewelers podcast episode. With her legal expertise and deep knowledge of the jewelry industry, Sara brings a unique perspective to today’s rapidly shifting business climate. Together, Mark and Sara explore the impact of changing tariffs and current supply chain challenges. The conversation then shifts to the JVC, highlighting the organization and the benefits that membership offers to those in the trade.

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Jeweler Vigilance Committee's Website:

https://jvclegal.org/

Tarrif Tracker:

https://jvclegal.org/tariff-tracker/

JVC's Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/jvclegal/

Jewelers Board of Trade® President Andrew Rickard joins Mark Nelson to discuss the JBT and membership advantages.

Newly appointed Jewelers Board of Trade® President Andrew Rickard joins host Mark Nelson in this For the Love of Jewelers episode. They discuss his 20+ years in the jewelry industry and his transition into his new leadership role. Mark and Andrew take a closer look at the mission and work of the JBT, exploring how it supports jewelry businesses through valuable resources and industry insights. Andrew also shares his vision for the organization’s future and highlights the advantages of JBT membership, explaining how it can benefit your business and help you stay connected in our evolving industry.

Find the Jewelers Board of Trade here:

https://www.jewelersboard.com/


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