The Jewellery Pod: Recent Episodes
Krishna Raj Sunarya
The Jewellery Pod is a podcast of the Gem and Jewellery Industry. The host Krishna Raj is a Certified Diamond Graduate and a Jewellery insider based in Dubai, UAE . He brings up the experience and knowledge of amazing Educators and specialists, business owners, designers and anyone who contributes to the industry on this platform. The emphasis is on innovation, embracing technology, unlearning and adapting with a fresh sustainable approach.
It’s tough to maintain the workforce as the operations are affected by corona virus (COVID-19), as retaining the artisans & employees is turning harder for the companies there are ways to balance this out in a planned way.
In episode 10 of The Jewellery Pod, my mentor, ex-boss & CEO of VD Jewels Artison Pvt. Ltd. Mr. Deepak Jain joined to give constructive tips to the Jewellery Manufacturers & Retailers on how to deal with the expenses & challenging tasks like managing big teams.
He holds vast experience in setting up of the large manufacturing units, developing International businesses from scratch & leading the bigger teams.
Manufacturers & retailers have to work more closely & be supportive towards each other post-COVID 19. The ill-practice of long credits need to be reviewed & talked about at the larger platform.
It’s an emotional rather strategic decision to keep or let go of the employees, steps have to be taken in the best business & employee interest, listen to know more.
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In Episode 9 of The Jewellery Pod, Ms. Akshra Dalal, Director of J D Institute of Fashion Technology is in conversation with me & Mr. Anil Prabhakar. As one of the panelists of the webinar happening on the 12th of September 2020 on the luxury in the new world order she will be talking about how technology has a crucial role to play in times of outbreak & life there onwards. As a quintessential millennial who is also a luxury enthusiast, she shared her views that will lead the way forward.
The words Luxury and Luxury Brands polarise people as the concept of luxury is subjective. The way consumers perceive luxury has changed. The democratization of luxury has meant that luxury is not exclusive but inclusive. For legacy brands heritage is important. However, brands can no longer rest on their laurels and need to connect to today’s millennial and gen Z consumers by using heritage and technology as powerful storytelling tools. The traditional brick & mortar model is undergoing a transforming itself and moving to unified commerce or new retail. This virtual panel discussion aims at an IDEA EXCHANGE between a member of the royal family of Kapurthala and the man who brought Louis Vuitton to India. He is not just a high net worth individual but a heritage conservationist and an art revivalist as well. He will be joined by the CEO of India leading corporate jeweller & a third-generation family jeweller.
Don’t forget to sign up for the webinar on Sep 12, 2020 –
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_uo7Up0RTQOydWESCy0cVMA
Webinar ID: 829 1447 3679
2.30 PM GST
4 pm IST
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Episode 8 is a tribute to the devastating blast in Beirut in August 2020.
We spoke with Beirut born Dubai reigning multi-talented jewellery designer & entrepreneur Nadine Kanso where she reveals that her art is about believing in “me” & aimed at imparting a strong identity to the Arabic culture across the globe.
She dives deep into the meaningfulness of her brand Bil Arabi. Strong expression of culture & Arab identity, the 1st ring made was letter “Noon” ( Arabic N ) that caused stir & motivated Nadine to create other Arabic letters. With time & surge in the likeliness of Bil Arabi letters then grew into words, phrases & symbolic of Arabic poetry & art.
She collaborated with several famed brands including RobertoWan & her work is featured in Jewellery Trend book 2021 under speak up trend “artivism”. Forbes Middle East featured her in the August issue as Woman behind Middle Eastern brand.
The Jewellery Pod with Nadine is a bouquet of love, passion, identity & creativity wrapped in the experience of loving your work to give nothing but the Best.
Check links–
https://www.bilarabi.ae/
https://www.facebook.com/nadinekansobilarabi/
https://www.instagram.com/bilarabi/
https://www.trendvisionforecasting.com/trendbook-2021
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As leading luxury brands review their strategies & revolutionizing the approach with an onslaught of COVID19, experts from the jewellery world came in sync to talk about the new world order & to share relevant information with an understanding of consumer’s mindset.
Dr. Mahul Brahma is a seasoned speaker & the author of The Luxe Trilogy, E-commerce genius, a filmmaker who digs deep into the luxury market & is here to talk on the luxury in the new world order.
His work is beyond the price tags & emphasizes the greater understanding of the luxury from the most earlier time to date. He explains that luxury is more inclusive & not just limited to those who can afford it.
Besides the dazzling aspect, there is knowledge part to it & that is the highlight of his work in the Luxe trilogy & Luxe talk webinar on August 7th,2020 curated by Mr. Anil Prabhakar & fellow panelists Mr. Sachin Jain, MD- De Beers India & Mr. Philip Roten, CEO- Favre-Leuba
Mr. Anil Prabhakr has been a magnet in The Jewellery Pod’s journey as he adds a spark to any conversation.
Here are the links–
Dr. Mahul Brahma
http://mahulbrahma.com/
mahul.brahma@gmail.com
http://mahulbrahma.com/decoding-luxe/
http://mahulbrahma.com/dark-luxe/
https://www.amazon.in/dp/B088FMKXGD/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_xEk6EbZ3R0XXR
https://www.amazon.com/Quarantined-Corona-Dr-Mahul-Brahma-ebook/dp/B086WCRBVT
Mr. Anil Prabhakar
anilpk07@gmail.com
Don’t forget to sign up for the webinar on 7th August 2020 –
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_hERcH3vSRgmZf7d19hPZ-A
Webinar ID: 839 5778 1031
2.30 PM GST
4 pm IST
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https://www.linkedin.com/in/krishnarajsunarya
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If you haven’t decided to come down on one side of the fence or the other, you need to listen to this podcast where the networking pro & the publisher of the Retail Jeweller Media Mr.Samit Bhatta gave a sneak peek into the upcoming trade shows, domestic & international buying and selling behaviors. His impression of market recovery is promising. He also spoke about The Retail Jeweller magazine going beyond India & Middle East.The retail businesses will highly rely on technology in the most revolutionary way whereas internal businesses will see the bright phase down the line six months. A big shift in buying patterns can be seen as the purchaser will be more conscious, selections will be well targeted on meaningful collections.
Not only diamond & gold jewellery , platinum & color stone jewellery may see a visible surge in demand by upcoming Diwali 2020. Amongst several trends we about to witness, the focus will be on investment purpose jewellery rather than extravagant weddings, travel & decorations et all.
Links -Campaign by Sawansukha Jewellers that motivates to invest in jewellery –
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=29KPyPShhyI
samitbhatta@retailjewellerindia.com
https://theretailjeweller.com
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Episode 5
Nature has been the greatest inspiration for Ann Ong, whose one-of-a-kind handcrafted clutches and jewelry are sought after by fashion enthusiasts. The internationally acclaimed award-winning Jewellery Designer is known for her sustainable approach.
Ms.Ong talks about her inspiration & how she is continuing the process of creation by staying positive.
She is compassionate to give back to society & appreciates her connections across the globe.
It’s a happy positive discussion we need to listen & share!
Check her work on Instagram- Ann Ong
https://instagram.com/ann_ong_?igshid=1dn6px13batqp
Her art is available in –
Asia Society Museum Park Avenue New York
Vanderbilt Gallery Of Fine Arts and Jewelry Massachusetts
Sharla’s Boutique East Virginia McKinney
Gales Grant Costume Jewelry New York Lexington St
KiKi Boutique Johannesburg
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Ms. Maha Al Sibai, an award-winning jewellery designer & an entrepreneur is a perfect blend of creativity with business sense as she successfully runs her Jewellery boutique in Dubai. She urges upcoming talents to be commercially & technically upbeat to make a mark in the industry. She believes that success is not a milestone; it’s a journey that demands continuous improvement with time.
Channels of business & networking are at a halt for now but beauty & creativity has no limit. She elaborates on the importance of investing in gold & jewellery, especially focusing on the younger generation as no other commodity holds a value that appreciates with time.
See her work on https://instagram.com/mahaalsibaijewellery?igshid=3uxuy3kw6ufa
or visit https://www.mahaalsibai.com/
Please tune in; share with Industry members & friends, DM me with any questions you might have that come up from this discussion. Want to connect and chat about this episode? You can email me at sunarya_k@yahoo.com, or DM me over on Instagram @TheJewelleryPod or Facebook at Krishna Raj Sunarya. Wouldn't it be great fun to connect one on one & discuss how things are turning up or what this great Industry is holding for you?
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The Jewellery Pod is a podcast of the Gem & Jewellery Industry. The host Krishna Raj is a Certified Diamond Graduate & a Jewellery insider based in Dubai, UAE. He brings up the experiences & knowledge of amazing Educators & specialists, business owners, designers & anyone who contributes to the industry on this platform.
The emphasis is on innovation, embracing technology, unlearning & adapting with a fresh sustainable approach.
For feedbacks/ suggestions / collaborations contact –
sunarya_k@yahoo.com
+971 56 816 7378
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Mr. Shailen Mehta shares his expertise in Online marketing for the jewellery industry. He is one of the pillars who run a successful online platform for jewellery selling called E- Johri pan India.
Driven by Mantra of “Kaizen” a Japanese term meaning 'continuous improvement' eJOHRI simplified the E-Commerce for retailers in the juggernaut jewellery market of India. He explains how easy it is to sell through eJohri . This omnichannel jewellery selling platform is a great combination of offline & online customer experience where you can close the sale of any ticket size & retain your exclusivity.
Mr. Anil Prabhakar, renowned Jewellery and watch consultant has also joined the talk with us & shared his views on E-Commerce & how it has become an integral part post COVID 19.
Please tune in, share with Industry members & friends, DM me with any questions you might have that come up from this discussion. Want to connect and chat about this episode? You can email me at sunarya_k@yahoo.com, or DM me over on Instagram @KrishnaSunarya or Facebook at Krishna Raj Sunarya. Wouldn't it be great fun to connect one on one & discuss how things are turning up or what this great Industry is holding for you?
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Mr.Anil Prabhakar, Jewellery & Watch Consultant based in Mumbai shares his vast experience & thoughts on The Jewellery Pod. He talked about his journey with the luxury brands & how he is helping industry with his knowledge & expertise.
His holistic approach towards the industry is all we need to hear today. He focuses on training & development in the best possible way & urges potential players to go digital with the proper planning. His “how to’s” are practical for young professionals by taking careful measures.
Hear out the real-time examples of organized players & how they are combating the current situation, he also advises smaller players to be more patient & cost-savvy to stay in the game.
Reach out to Mr. Anil Prabhakar to discuss further & seek his professional advice on anilpk07@gmail.com.
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The very 1st episode is graced by guest Mr. Bhavin Patel, senior instructor at International Gemological Institute, Mumbai, India. He has been my mentor too back in 2011. He talks about his journey where he has seen the Jewellery industry going through the changes & how he mentored innumerable professionals & young career seekers across the globe. He shared his take on market trend post-COVID 19 w.r.t CVDs, HTHP Diamonds, millennial preferences et all. We also talked about seeking Professional courses & how it helps to upscale your career ladder.
If you are curious to know more about what courses your employees or you as an individual must go for head on to https://www.igi.org/ or reach Mr. Bhavin Patel.
Please tune in, share with Industry & family members, DM me with any questions you might have that come up from this discussion. Want to connect and chat about this episode? You can email me at sunarya_k@yahoo.com, or DM me over on Instagram @KrishnaSunarya or Facebook at Krishna Raj Sunarya. Wouldn't be great fun to connect one on one & discuss how things are turning up or What this great Industry is holding for you?
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