Meet Sanaz Doost, a Persian emigrant who learned her trade through the traditional goldsmithing practices of Istanbul before moving west. Our hosts Linda and Nat chat with Sanaz about her story growing up in Iran, how her eastern roots affect her craft, and why it's so important for women to stand up for each other in the face of male domination.

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Meet Barbara Heinrich, the clean and contemporary owner of her own studio who strives for refinement in both her jewelry designs and business practice. Our hosts Linda and Nat break it down with Barbara, talking about everything from her German cultural roots to how aesthetics can affect appraisal and even why your bench jewelers need healthcare!

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Meet Sweta Jain, a consummate professional who grew up in an emerald mining and carving family before expanding her gemological pursuits to become an amazing designer in her own right. Our hosts Linda and Nat talk with Sweta about how her emerald and Indian roots influence her design to this day and how current events like the Saks Global bankruptcy affects many across the world of women's jewelry.

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