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(00:00) Introduction to the Jewelry World (00:19) Family Legacy and Early Career (01:21) First Steps in High Jewelry Sales (03:45) Training and Craftsmanship (07:55) Developing a Unique Design Philosophy (12:00) Retail Challenges and Career Growth (27:57) The Impact of Online Diamond Sales (34:12) Simplifying the Diamond Selection Process (35:44) Building the First Website (37:09) Starting from Scratch: The eBay Store (37:47) Learning the Craft of Jewelry Making (39:51) Bootstrapping the Business (42:59) Opening the First Showroom (45:54) Scaling the Business (47:54) The Lab-Grown Unlock (57:05) Advice for Aspiring Jewelry Designers (59:29) Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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