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EPISODE · Feb 4, 2026 · 30 MIN

Survival Guide: Jewelers vs. Record Metal Prices

from Cannabis Goldsmith - A Show About Art and Design · host TRIBE

Gold prices are downright scary now and silver looks like it has been seized by meme traders like GameStop stock once was. Data suggests that retail jewelry sales globally are down well over 20%. What are jewelers to do?In this episode I give four counterintuitive tips on how to communicate with your clients to close sales in spite of the high precious metals prices. I talk about non-precious metals, plating, and why a better plan is probably clear communications and leveraging what your clients already know about the precious metals price tear to sell them jewelry.I talk about how my designs have shifted to silver to cope with the high gold prices.The jewelers thriving right now aren't fighting the market—they're using it to their advantage.TRIBE – Custom Made Sterling Silver Trophy Belt Buckles and Jewelry – Product of Canada https://tribe.caSend an email to [email protected] to get on our mailing list or to order custom jewelry products from TRIBE.The Cannabis Goldsmith is an Art & Design podcast produced by TRIBE COMMUNICATIONS INC. in Ontario, Upper Canada. © and ℗ 2025 Alex DordevicTRIBE is a registered trademark

Gold prices are downright scary now and silver looks like it has been seized by meme traders like GameStop stock once was. Data suggests that retail jewelry sales globally are down well over 20%. What are jewelers to do?In this episode I give four counterintuitive tips on how to communicate with your clients to close sales in spite of the high precious metals prices. I talk about non-precious metals, plating, and why a better plan is probably clear communications and leveraging what your clients already know about the precious metals price tear to sell them jewelry.I talk about how my designs have shifted to silver to cope with the high gold prices.The jewelers thriving right now aren't fighting the market—they're using it to their advantage.TRIBE – Custom Made Sterling Silver Trophy Belt Buckles and Jewelry – Product of Canada https://tribe.caSend an email to [email protected] to get on our mailing list or to order custom jewelry products from TRIBE.The Cannabis Goldsmith is an Art & Design podcast produced by TRIBE COMMUNICATIONS INC. in Ontario, Upper Canada. © and ℗ 2025 Alex DordevicTRIBE is a registered trademark

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Gold prices are downright scary now and silver looks like it has been seized by meme traders like GameStop stock once was. Data suggests that retail jewelry sales globally are down well over 20%. What are jewelers to do?In this episode I give four...

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