Rough Cut

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Rough Cut is a podcast for jewelers and small business owners in the business of jewelry. Join us for straight talk, honest advice, business insights, trends you should be aware of, special guests, a touch of humor, and a whole lot of unsolicited opinions about the jewelry industry, everyone, and everything in it. Hosted by jewelry aficionado JB Jones photographer Alain Simic, and esteemed journalist Emili Vesilind.Follow Rough Cuton IG: @rough_cut_podcaston TikTok: @roughcutpodcastFollow our hosts on IG:@j_b_j_o_n_e_s @alainsimic@aelliot718@emilivesilind

Recent Episodes
  • Prehistoric Erections
    May 29, 2025 – 01:15:12
  • Always Here for the Revolution
    May 15, 2025 – 01:08:31
  • Divination... Well, Predictions
    Apr 15, 2025 – 01:29:04
  • The Rough Cut Awards
    Mar 18, 2025 – 46:16
  • Maybe This Time We Try
    Mar 4, 2025 – 53:44
  • Chasing Trade
    Dec 10, 2024 – 51:38
  • Emili is not Fired
    Nov 26, 2024 – 01:18:01
  • A Light in the Dark feat., Tess Sholom
    Nov 11, 2024 – 01:28:59
  • No One Asked For This
    Oct 29, 2024 – 52:18
  • Starting Over Yet Again feat., Gabriella Harvey
    Jul 30, 2024 – 01:23:40
  • But is it Art? feat., Michael Robinson of David Michael Jewels
    Jul 16, 2024 – 01:18:25
  • Game of Rocks
    Jul 10, 2024 – 45:25
  • You Will Like my Sense of Style feat., Christina Caruso
    Jun 18, 2024 – 01:03:07
  • Bad Manners
    Jun 4, 2024 – 01:13:57
  • Walking Into the Ocean Feat., Tanya Dukes
    May 21, 2024 – 01:12:28
  • Beauty Will Save the World! Feat., Katerina Perez
    May 7, 2024 – 01:00:22
  • Meet Me at the Slots
    Apr 16, 2024 – 01:19:03
  • Born and Bred Kitsch feat., Alison Lou
    Apr 9, 2024 – 47:09
  • Chasing Boys in Clubs Feat., Marie Lichtenberg
    Mar 26, 2024 – 01:04:32
  • No... Not This Again.
    Mar 12, 2024 – 57:07
  • Cashing Checks! Feat., Lisette Scott
    Aug 28, 2023 – 01:05:28
  • Keeping 'Em Honest Feat., Tiffany Stevens
    Aug 14, 2023 – 56:28
  • Geriatric Kitsch Feat., Everett Hoffman
    Aug 2, 2023 – 47:59
  • Doing the Work! Feat., Nicole Kopelman of Nicole Rose Jewelry
    Jul 11, 2023 – 01:01:50
  • Hot or Not? Feat., Nicholas Hyatt
    Jun 28, 2023 – 01:26:38
  • On and Ever Onward Feat., Alyona Kiperman of Nomis
    Jun 13, 2023 – 48:12
  • Here for the Revolution! Feat., Viviana Langhoff
    Jun 5, 2023 – 01:07:38
  • Speaking Legalese Feat., Phillips Nazro
    May 15, 2023 – 51:31
  • Start Before You're Ready Feat., Malyia McNaughton
    Apr 30, 2023 – 01:02:08
  • Teaching the Children Feat., Amy Elliott
    Apr 17, 2023 – 59:24
  • Calling on You! Feat., Bella Neyman
    Apr 4, 2023 – 56:11
  • Sorry We're Late, We Didn't Want to Come.
    Mar 27, 2023 – 38:51
  • Wet, Wild and Misbegotten - Bonus Content
    Mar 12, 2023 – 31:08
  • The End...
    Dec 26, 2022 – 01:03:25
  • Oh, No... Not Erika. Feat., Andrew Hatcher
    Dec 19, 2022 – 51:17
  • Rough Cut Live!
    Dec 12, 2022 – 01:32:18
  • Green Who? Feat., Emili Vesilind on B Corps
    Nov 28, 2022 – 57:34
  • Making It Feat., Mike Cooke of Sterling Forever
    Nov 21, 2022 – 51:18
  • The Collector Feat., Beth Hutchens of Foundrae
    Nov 13, 2022 – 01:02:59
  • With Eyes on Tomorrow Feat., Anna Bario
    Nov 7, 2022 – 57:21
  • Sapphic Yearning
    Oct 30, 2022 – 49:02
  • Systématique Problématique Feat., Chris Oliver
    Oct 23, 2022 – 48:46
  • Glamour Magic Feat., Jennifer Gandia
    Oct 16, 2022 – 01:05:41
  • Learn It!
    Oct 10, 2022 – 35:06
  • Does She Even Go here?
    Oct 3, 2022 – 50:34
  • B***h Stole my Look! Feat., Emili Vesilind
    Sep 26, 2022 – 01:10:31
  • Burnout in the Time of Cholera
    Sep 12, 2022 – 46:41
  • Wunderkind Feat., Emmanuel Tarpin
    Aug 29, 2022 – 57:52
  • Boys! Boys! Boys!
    Aug 15, 2022 – 39:04
  • Now with Extra Kink! Feat., BOND Hardware
    Aug 6, 2022 – 10:05
Recent Reviews
  • artisalchemy
    Say it!
    Love this podcast and the way they don’t mince words to accommodate a certain audience. We need more authenticity in the jewelry business so I’m here for all of it!
  • MCMSparky
    ***Rough Cut***🌟👏🏽🌟👏🏽🌟👏🏽❤️❤️👍🏽🌟🙏🏽🌟
    JB and Alain are two beautiful souls who will entertain you, educate you, and inspire your creativity. Today, I submit a new review and give Rough Cut a well-deserved five-star rating🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟. Rough Cut is the podcast that opened many windows to jewelers, designers, and creative individuals. That reminds me of the importance of art and beauty. You will not go wrong making Rough Cut a must-listen podcast for yourself. Thank you to JB and Alain; God bless, and I wish you much success. 👏🏽👏🏽❤️👍🏽👍🏽❤️❤️🙏🏽🙏🏽🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
  • rissako7
    I found my jewelry people.
    Wow, the July 24th episode was phenomenal and necessary. It’s important to discuss how the political is personal and how it affects individuals in our community. It was considerate to give listeners the caveat if they don’t want to hear about politics, but I hope people didn’t skip this. Discussions like this are how we understand each other better and get the perspective to move forward rather than backwards. And guess what… if we move backwards, we won’t have the time, energy, or resources to spend on jewelry!
  • Mlpetico
    A gem of a podcast.
    As a jewelry enthusiast and occasional designer/ curator, I love this podcast. It’s informative and entertaining. The chemistry between Alain and JB is so fun. Lovely listening! Highly recommend. Ps Taller (pronounced Tie-er) is Spanish for workshop.
  • Kelseliza
    So grateful for these gems & pearls.
    I love listening to this amazing podcast. Jb and Alain are truly wondrous people and I feel so supported and comforted after listening to each episode. Like a fresh breath of air. Like a warm summer breeze. Like finally a podcast about things I care about. Their guests are also people I admire so it’s really a win for anyone to listen to but particularly those who are in the jewelry world. I love to clean my studio while I listen and pretend I have lots of friends. Thank you for this. <3
  • Rjhjewel
    Witty jewelry repartee
    Have really been enjoying the witty repartee, obvious fun, and insights you can glean by spending a bit of time with JB and Alain. They have turned my attention to new makers and businesses I wasn’t aware of- so far the episode with founders of BOND hardware really stood out. Love the discussion of ethics and intent.
  • Cechandler
    A True Diamond in the Rough of Jewelry Podcasts
    I have been listening to Rough Cut for a while now, and am ENTHRALLED. The conversations held between JB Jones and Alain Simic, along with their guests, are insightful, playful, and incredibly relevant for today’s jewelry industry (and refreshingly devoid of any sales pitches). Though they are based in NYC, and much of the reference points are driven by NYC’s jewelry industry, many of the broader topics explored are relevant no matter where in the world you live or work. I particularly love that neither host is actually a jeweler (but they each work with jewelers frequently) because it lends a fresh perspective to many of the pains that plague our industry. Their broader experience also lends interesting insight from the perspectives of say photography or fashion. There is humor punctuating each episode, contrasting with deeper revelations, and I find myself laughing aloud frequently. JB and Alain, you are both truly GEMS, and I am so grateful for this venture that started as a lark and has turned into something much greater. Shine on, dear ones ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
  • LTPL
    Refreshing
    Thank you for the cognizant need for design from all areas to infuse and inform new jewelry designs. And! The frank discussions of the need for innovation.
  • Q-tiff
    Brilliant!
    So psyched to see this new pod pop up on my feed! NYCJW is such a phenomenon -can’t wait to hear all the insights from JB and Alain! 💎
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