Welcome back to another episode of The Gemcutters Craft podcast. This month, Michael and I catch up after a month of travel, conferences, classes, and gem-show adventures. In this longer-than-usual episode, we cover Sri Lanka's Ceylon Gemlogue conference, a side quest for true cinnamon, a memorable Ethical Gem Fair in Brooklyn, and new teaching plans in New York and France. The episode also dives into some hot takes about polishing sticks, Michael's experience at New Approach in Tennessee, and what makes a strong faceting or jewelry portfolio.

Thanks for continuing to support the show and enjoy the early access to the new episode.

xoxo

Justin

Welcome back to The Gemcutters Craft podcast. Michael and I are back for episode two and I think you will enjoy it. We're still getting the hang of this new format and it's starting to feel more natural.

This is now a public podcast, but all the patrons will be getting it a week before it goes public. Enjoy the new episode of The Gemcutters Craft Podcast.

xoxo
Justin

Welcome to the new season of The Gemcutters Craft podcast. This is season 3 if you've been with us since the Interview Webinars of 2020/2021, and the Interview Podcasts of 2025. Now it's mid 2026 and we've got a brand new format and a brand new co-host, gemcutter and author Michael Holmes.

This introductory episode serves as an introduction to your hosts and well as announcement of the format change.

This is now a public podcast, but all the patrons will be getting it a week before it goes public. Thank you all so much for your continued support even though the previous version of the podcast died due to my hectic work and travel schedule. My hope for this new format is that it will be easier and less work, so that should prevent me from getting bogged down with other things and neglecting it.

Enjoy the new format of The Gemcutters Craft Podcast.

xoxo
Justin