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Rio’s Reimagined Podcast: For the Love of Jewelers
Meet Ben Claus—grand prize winner of For the Love of Jewelers 2023 Fall Design Challenge.
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New Year. New Hosts. New Podcast.
For the Love of Jewelers is a podcast and a community that celebrates the stories of jewelers and artisans. We’re devoted to building upon a history of educational, empowering and entertaining conversations with guests from every facet of the industry. Paving the way for seasoned, informative and advice-driven conversations with their wealth of expertise, Rio’s podcast is now hosted by members of the Rio Grande Jewelry Tech Team.
2023 For the Love of Jewelers Fall Design Challenge Winner
Kicking off season five, Benjamin Claus—winner of the 2023 FTLOJ Fall Design Challenge—chats with co-hosts Shane Hendren and Paulene Everett. They discuss the concept and inspiration behind Ben’s prizewinning creation, Divine Feminine Rising, and how it became a work of respect, patience and passion. Tune in to learn more about his creative outlook, path to becoming a masterful jeweler and the value of taking risks on the journey to self-actualization.
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We’re grateful to the sponsor of Rio’s Fall Design Challenge grand prize, Sunstone Welders! A leader in high-tech micro-weld engineering, Sunstone technology is used by top manufacturing companies spanning multiple industries. We’re proud to offer their expertly calibrated machines like the Orion PJ and 200i pulse-arc welding system, to the jewelry industry.
2023 FTLOF Design Challenge Winner Benjamin Claus
To listen to Ben’s episode of For the Love of Jewelers podcast, click here or search “podcast” at riogrande.com.
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