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The COUTURE Podcast

The COUTURE Show

In The COUTURE Podcast, Michelle Orman sits down with the people who make up the incredible COUTURE community to learn about their journeys, hear their stories, and gain insight into their lives and their creative processes. COUTURE’s jewelry designers and brands are creating jewelry with a unique point of view. Both on-trend and collectible, these wearable works of art are among the most highly coveted pieces of jewelry in the world. COUTURE’s retail partners, dedicated media and passionate influencers are all committed to introducing these collections to both jewelry enthusiasts, and admirers of art and the exploration of creativity alike.

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August 10 · 32 min
New Voices in Bridal
During the 2026 COUTURE show, we were thrilled to sit down with the Natural Diamonds Market Lead for De Beers, Sally Morrison, along with Nicole Carosella of Sorellina, David Farrugia of Uniform Object, and Hiba Husayni from ZAHN-Z, to discuss "New Voices in Bridal." Taking into account the results of De Beers' extensive consumer insight studies, these three designers shared their personal experiences working directly with couples embarking on the ultimate commitment and the (not always subtle) shifts in their approach to the process.
July 8 · 29 min
Jade Trau in Conversation with the Honorable Bogolo Joy Kenewendo, Botswana's Minister of Minerals & Energy
At the 2026 COUTURE show, we were delighted to host the Honorable Bogolo Joy Kenewendo, the Minister of Minerals & Energy for Botswana, who sat down for a fascinating conversation with long time COUTURE designer, Jade Trau. The two bonded over being "diamond babies," they discussed the impact the mines are having on the people and environment in Botswana, and they agreed on the importance of the end consumer wanting to be associated with the prestige of owning a diamond that has given the opportunity of existence and reduced the existential crisis for wildlife, flora and fauna.
February 17 · 38 min
COUTURE Takes Tucson, 2026
For this year’s COUTURE Takes Tucson podcast, I pulled aside a record number of designers and brand directors to see if I could get them to encapsulate the beauty of the Tucson Gem shows. From a first time attendee to designers who have attended for close to 50 years and everything in between, they shared their impressions and allowed us to get a glimpse into the week through their eyes.
Nov 13, 2025 · 58 min
Hiba Husayni, ZAHN-Z
ZAHN-Z designer, Hiba Husayni, made her debut in COUTURE’s 2025 Design Atelier, where she took home Best in Debuting at the COUTURE Design Awards. Her Zaha and Sadaf collections are now core to her distinct, aesthetic DNA, and her pieces are becoming increasingly well known throughout the industry and beyond. It was an absolute joy to sit down with Hiba to talk about her journey to jewelry design, to hear about her experience working with her mentor and her fellow mentees in COUTURE’s volunteer designer mentorship program, and to learn what’s on the horizon for ZAHN-Z.
Oct 14, 2025 · 29 min
The COUTURE Podcast with Sally Morrison
De Beers recently launched their first “beacon” campaign in over a decade, “Desert Diamonds.” The campaign is all about the diamond itself, and focuses on a palette of colors, from soft white to deep brown and all of the shades in between. On the heels of their star and talent-studded launch event in New York City, we spoke with Sally Morrison, Market Lead, Natural Diamonds, for De Beers Group who shared information about De Beers’ consumer insights studies, the many touchpoints that are going into their robust marketing and promotional efforts, and the ways in which designers and retailers can get in on all of the action.
Oct 1, 2025 · 45 min
The COUTURE Podcast with Tracr CEO, Wes Tucker
Tracr is the world’s leading digital platform for tracing natural diamonds at scale. With a complex suite of cutting edge technologies, it provides consumers with the ability to explore the unique provenance and journey of their diamonds. In this fascinating conversation with Tracr’s CEO, Wes Tucker, he shares details about how the platform works, the collaborative approach they take to the business, and the company’s strategies for promoting the health and vitality of the industry as a whole.
Sep 2, 2025 · 31 min
The COUTURE Podcast with Eric Ford
In his new role as COUTURE’s Brand Director, Eric Ford is poised to leverage his accumulated knowledge, wisdom and expertise to help COUTURE realize its full potential. Knowing, from personal experience, how lucrative it can be for a store to focus on growing its designer fine jewelry offerings, he has also seen first-hand how effectively conveying an artist’s story can turn a casual consumer into an avid collector.
Apr 3, 2025 · 23 min
COUTURE Goes to Tucson
The Tucson Gem Shows in February each year are a destination for designers and retailers who want to hunt for particular stones, discover new deposits, foster and nurture relationships with miners and dealers from across the globe, and get an accurate assessment of the current state of the market. It is also a source of inspiration and chance encounters under the sun, and in our latest episode of The COUTURE Podcast, our "man on the street" interviews provide insights into why Tucson is a mecca for anyone obsessed with our trade.
Jan 27, 2025 · 39 min
The COUTURE Podcast with Laura Bicego, NANIS
Over the past three decades, Laura Bicego of NANIS has solidified her reputation as a pioneer in fine jewelry design. Her pieces cater to the nuances of contemporary, stylish women, with transitional pieces that can be worn in multiple ways a core element of her collections from the very beginning. In our latest COUTURE podcast, Laura shares how growing up in the industry has affected her approach to the design process, the joy she finds in pairing a piece of jewelry with its rightful owner, and the care with which she nurtures the unique culture of her company.
Jan 6, 2025 · 28 min
The COUTURE Podcast with Sara Murphy from Jewelers For Children (JFC)
Since it was founded in 1999, Jewelers For Children has donated over sixty four million dollars to nonprofits serving kids that are facing impossible circumstances. We had the opportunity to sit down with the organization’s Director, Sara Murphy, to learn more about the impact all of our efforts have had on the lives of kids in need, to discover the ways in which anyone can get involved, and to learn more about what the future holds for our industry’s charity.
Aug 28, 2024 · 1 hr 13 min
The COUTURE Podcast with Heather B. Moore
Heather Moore, the artist behind Heather B. Moore jewelry, creates bespoke pieces for her clients by stamping meaningful words or phrases into gold or silver, literally altering the molecules of the metal. Beyond the function of this process, her approach is a reflection of her belief that all of one’s lived experiences—the good, the bad and everything in between—are a part of our individuality. Tune in to our latest episode of the COUTURE podcast to learn about Heather’s passion for and knowledge of a variety of subjects, her love of her hometown of Cleveland, and her striking ability to turn her hardships and heartbreak into a superpower.
Jul 24, 2024 · 58 min
The COUTURE Podcast with Marissa Collections
Within the hallowed halls of their Naples and Palm Beach, Florida locations, Marissa Collections has built a veritable jewelry empire. Offering the work of 100’s of jewelry designers and brands complements their selection of high end clothing and accessories, allowing their loyal clientele to rely upon the store to outfit them from head to toe. CEO and Owner of Marissa Collections, Jay Hartington, along with Buyer and Lead Fine Jewelry Curator, Jennifer (JJ) McCurry, share with us their circuitous (and often hilarious!) journey towards establishing themselves in the designer fine jewelry space, their unique approach to retailing and their predictions for the next big jewelry trends.
Jun 24, 2024 · 1 hr 12 min
Suzy Landa
From a childhood rooted in creativity as an extracurricular pursuit to studying political science at Berkley to a successful, decade long career in the movie business, designer Suzy Landa’s path to jewelry design was anything but straightforward. In this episode of The COUTURE Podcast, Suzy shares the unabridged version of her journey, including some great anecdotes about her time working in Story Development for Hollywood films, the fateful moments and auspicious encounters that helped her along the way, and the “gateway” drug that turned her into a self-proclaimed “gem junkie.”
May 20, 2024 · 40 min
The COUTURE Podcast with Michal Kadar from Cadar
Founder and creative director of Cadar, Michal Kadar, says that every piece she creates begins with a story. Yet when we sat down to record the COUTURE Podcast, I realized that “story” seemed almost too small of a word to convey the universe she is building through her designs. From understanding the essence of oneself, to the skin that serves as a vessel for one’s humanity to the lives and experiences that make up a whole being, she has created a multi-dimensional means of self-expression.
Feb 28, 2024 · 24 min
Special Edition: COUTURE Takes Tucson
Have you ever wondered why the jewelry industry flocks to Tucson, Arizona each February? Are you curious about how designers shop for gemstones? What about the gemstones that those "in the know" consider the most underrated or overrated? For this Special Edition Podcast, we stopped a handful of designers and industry tastemakers in the aisles of "the tents," in the back lot of the Tucson Convention Center, in the lobby of Pueblo and, in one case, underneath a highway overpass, to get some insights into their Tucson experience, find out about their favorite stones and to discover the myriad ways people "get in trouble" in Tucson. While the sound-quality on some of these rapid-fire interviews admittedly isn't studio-quality, we're delighted to share the joy, excitement, laughter and passion that was conveyed during these "man on the street" encounters.
Jan 3, 2024 · 1 hr 4 min
The COUTURE Podcast with Peggy Grosz from Assael
Have you ever wondered how Tahitian pearls get their unique color? Or why South Sea pearls are so valuable? Or how those who cultivate pearls work towards maintaining the eco-chain of oysters’ natural habitat? In our most recent episode of the COUTURE Podcast, Senior Vice President of Assael, Peggy Grosz, answers these questions and more, while also sharing the vital role she plays in maintaining the venerable company’s 75 year legacy.
Oct 25, 2023 · 46 min
The COUTURE Podcast with Syna
Syna means together, and the concept of togetherness and collaboration is a core tenet of the Syna brand of jewelry. Started by husband and wife team, DK and Namrata Kothari, 20 years ago, the collection has evolved throughout the decades while maintaining its core “effortless sophistication” aesthetic. Tune into our latest podcast with DK and Namrata to learn more about their unique journey, their many sources of inspiration and how their spirituality extends to all aspects of their life, including their creative approach.
Aug 14, 2023 · 37 min
The COUTURE Podcast with Single Stone
A quest for joy is at the heart of everything Corina Limon Madilian does. Along with her husband, Ari, Corina owns and operates the brand Single Stone, a multi-brand jewelry store of the same name, as well as a lifestyle boutique. In our conversation for the COUTURE podcast, Corina shares more about her background, the creative process she and Ari apply to jewelry design, and some very useful tips for successfully working with one's spouse.
Jul 11, 2023 · 36 min
The COUTURE Podcast with NOMIS
It was fascinating to sit down with NOMIS designer, Alyona Kiperman, to learn how her unique worldview impacts her creativity. A native of Ukraine, Alyona opened her eponymous boutique in Kiev in February of 2022, and her lived experiences have added to the bold defiance that has long been associated with her brand’s distinctive aesthetic.
Jun 13, 2023 · 49 min
The COUTURE Podcast with Stephen Wilson
For artist Stephen Wilson of Stephen Wilson Studio, the medium is the message. After getting his start in New York City's garment district, hustling gigs making concert t-shirts and offering his embroidery services, Stephen eventually added interior design projects to his repertoire of fashion experience. The mixed medium art that is now his signature came out of a desire to fill his own home with art, and while his work is now carried at several galleries, jewelry and specialty stores, he still embodies the same strong work ethic and penchant for creative discovery that earned him success in those early days.

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