RealTalk with Nivoda

Nivoda

This is the real conversation the jewellery trade has been waiting for. Real Talk with Nivoda is made for jewellers, retailers, and tradespeople who want straight answers on where the industry is heading - and how to stay competitive. Hosted by David Sutton, founder of Nivoda, the podcast tackles the business of jewellery with zero sugar-coating. From sourcing and sales to margins, marketing, and market shifts – we focus on what really impacts your bottom line. Whether you’re buying, selling, or scaling, this show gives you the insights and strategies you can actually use.

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  1. 27/04/2025

    Paul Zimnisky on RealTalk with Nivoda

    In this unfiltered conversation, independent diamond analyst Paul Zimnisky joins Nivoda’s founder David Sutton for a deep dive into what’s really going on in the world of natural and lab-grown diamonds. From plummeting engagement ring prices to confused consumers, underperforming retailers, and the fading power of big players like De Beers - nothing is off the table. We talk candidly about: The lab-grown vs. natural diamond dilemmaWhy engagement rings are losing valueWhat retailers are getting wrong at the point of saleHow the industry lost its story - and how we get it backWhere real opportunities still existAnd what must change if we want diamonds to stay relevant If you’re in the trade - retail, manufacturing, or marketing - this is the conversation you can’t afford to miss. More from Paul Zimnisky: https://www.paulzimnisky.com Explore Nivoda: https://www.nivoda.com

    40 min
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This is the real conversation the jewellery trade has been waiting for. Real Talk with Nivoda is made for jewellers, retailers, and tradespeople who want straight answers on where the industry is heading - and how to stay competitive. Hosted by David Sutton, founder of Nivoda, the podcast tackles the business of jewellery with zero sugar-coating. From sourcing and sales to margins, marketing, and market shifts – we focus on what really impacts your bottom line. Whether you’re buying, selling, or scaling, this show gives you the insights and strategies you can actually use.

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