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What is The Business of Jewelry Roundtable?

The Business of Jewelry Roundtable is an invitation-only forum for senior leaders in the diamond, gemstone, and jewelry industry. Six times a year, 25 veterans, visionaries and guest experts gather behind closed doors, free from a broader audience, stage scripts, or social media soundbites, to tackle what’s next.

We talk candidly. We challenge assumptions. We invite bold, external perspectives into what can, at times, be a siloed space.

THIS IS WHERE SHARP MINDS CONVENE—NOT TO PRESERVE THE STATUS QUO, BUT TO REIMAGINE WHAT'S POSSIBLE.

Why join? Be a part of unfiltered, high-level conversation.

More than numbers and data, this creates a true community, where we welcome conversation, untested ideas, and unorthodox strategies.

No presentations. No passive listening. Each session is unscripted and interactive, joining industry leaders and brilliant outsiders.

OFF-THE-RECORD, ON-THE-LEVEL

Chatham House Rule applies: participants are free to use the information received, but neither the identity nor the affiliation of any speaker, nor that of any other participant, may be revealed beyond the safe space of our Roundtable.

What’s said in the virtual Roundtable room, stays in the room.

You will be free, and in fact encouraged, to speak with clarity, not caution.

✔ FRESH PERSPECTIVES FROM BEYOND THE ECHO CHAMBER

Join global strategists, policy insiders, and branding heavyweights to challenge entrenched thinking and spark original ideas.

✔ LED BY TRUSTED EXPERTS, NOT TRENDING INFLUENCERS

Every session is thoughtfully moderated and led by those who’ve shaped, and continue to shape, our global industry.

✔ MEMBERSHIP ON YOUR TERMS

Cancel anytime. Choose monthly or yearly billing. You’re in control.

HOW IT WORKS

1. Select your plan

Pay dues monthly or annually.

2. Receive access details

We’ll send your private Zoom link and topic prior to each 1 hour session.

3. Join the conversation

Turn on your camera, bring your insight, and engage freely in a room of peers.

4. Get the recording

After each session, you’ll receive a secure, private replay to revisit or catch up.

MEET OUR EXPERTS

The Hosts

Elle Hill

FOUNDER & CEO, HILL & CO.

A global strategist in diamonds, gemstones, and jewelry, Elle guides transformative strategy for industry-leading businesses. She moderates each session with candor and clarity.

Stanley Zale

PRINCIPAL CONSULTANT, HILL & CO.

With over 40 years of experience in diamond manufacturing, procurement, and supply chain transparency, Stanley brings a wealth of expertise. He co-leads the Roundtable’s core sessions.

Dr. Audra Price Pittman

This Month's Guest Expert

DR. AUDRA PRICE PITTMAN

Vice President of Major Gifts | Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD)

Dr. Audra Price Pittman is an accomplished executive and strategic leader with extensive experience in higher education, corporate partnerships, philanthropy, and institutional advancement.

She currently serves as Vice President of Major Gifts at SCAD, where she develops transformational partnerships that connect industry leaders with the next generation of creative professionals. Previously serving as Vice President of Giving and Vice President of SCAD Atlanta, Dr. Pittman has played an instrumental role in cultivating relationships with global brands, corporate executives, and philanthropic leaders to advance innovation, educational access, and workforce development.

Most notably, she helped lead the development of SCAD's landmark $10 million partnership with Jewelers Mutual, a collaboration designed to strengthen jewelry education, expand industry engagement, and create meaningful pathways for emerging jewelry designers and professionals.

Dr. Pittman holds a Ph.D. in Art Education, specializing in Arts Administration and Art Museum Education, from Florida State University; a Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) in Art Education from the Maryland Institute College of Art; and a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) from the University of Connecticut.

Her unique perspective as an artist, educator, and executive informs her commitment to building strategic collaborations that bridge academic excellence, creative industries, and professional opportunity.

This Month's Topic

How Do We Build the Next Generation of Jewelry Talent?

"I enjoyed the ​Roundtable and the discussions​, particularly the insights from the visiting experts from outside our industry. Outside voices are always so helpful to distill our challenges and opportunities with their external experience and expertise. Thank you for inviting me to be a part of this leadership group."

— SUSAN M. JACQUES, FORMER PRESIDENT & CEO OF GIA

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  • Closed-door forum under Chatham House Rule

  • Unscripted, presentation-free conversations. Jump in and speak up

  • Led by industry experts & game-changing guests

  • Global perspectives from strategists, insiders & visionaries

  • Interactive format, not a webinar or presentation

  • Private recording after each session

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All the same features in our monthly plan:

  • Cancel anytime; get insights for a whole year
  • 6 exclusive sessions/year
  • Closed-door forum under Chatham House Rule
  • Unscripted, presentation-free conversations.
  • Led by industry experts & game-changing guests
  • Global perspectives from strategists
  • Interactive format, not a webinar or presentation
  • Private recording after each session
  • Secure Stripe payment. Your data’s safe
  • Save $240 when you go all in with us and pay in full. That works out at a $20 discount every month.
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"I want to express my gratitude and appreciation for the Hill & Co. Business of Jewelry Roundtable; I sincerely enjoyed the format and community the team has assembled.

"Elle is an incredible moderator...one of the best I've been on a panel with. She truly knew how to engage everyone individually and keep the conversation synchronous but moving. Not easy! This topic in particular had a lot of depth...many angles to consider it all from."

— JENNIFER GONZALEZ, FOUNDING PARTNER AND CEO OF HUGO & MARIE

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MONTHLY MEMBER

$165 USD

*Billed Monthly

  • Cancel anytime —no strings attached

  • 6 exclusive sessions/year—May, July, Sept, Nov, Jan & Mar

  • Closed-door forum under Chatham House Rule

  • Unscripted, presentation-free conversations. Jump in and speak up

  • Led by industry experts & game-changing guests

  • Global perspectives from strategists, insiders & visionaries

  • Interactive format—not a webinar or presentation

  • Private recording after each session

  • Secure Stripe payment—your data’s safe
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ANNUAL MEMBER

$145 USD

*Billed Annually $1,740

All the same feautres in our monthly plan:

  • Cancel anytime — get insights for a whole year
  • 6 exclusive sessions/year
  • Closed-door forum under Chatham House Rule
  • Unscripted, presentation-free conversations.
  • Led by industry experts & game-changing guests
  • Global perspectives from strategists
  • Interactive format—not a webinar or presentation
  • Private recording after each session
  • Secure Stripe payment—your data’s safe

  • Save $240 when you go all in with us and pay in full. That works out at a $20 discount every month.
JOIN AS ANNUAL MEMBER

Frequently Asked QUESTIONS

IS THIS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC?

No. The Roundtable is strictly by invitation or application only. If you received this link, you've been selected and invited by The Roundtable Committee and there is no need to apply.

WILL I GET ACCESS TO A RECORDING?

Yes, a private recording will be shared exclusively with members, after each session.

WHAT IS THE CODE OF CONDUCT?

To foster open and respectful dialogue, we ask all participants to abide by the following:

  • Chatham House Rule: Participants are free to use the information shared, but neither the identity nor affiliation of the speaker(s), nor that of any other participant, may be revealed.
  • Speak Personally: All views expressed are personal and do not represent companies, clients, or institutions.
  • Respectful Engagement: Listen generously. Disagreement is welcome, disrespect is not.
  • One Voice at a Time: Please raise your hand to join the conversation so that all voices can be heard.

By applying for membership or accepting membership in the Roundtable, you agree to the Code of Conduct. Thank you for helping us create a space that values candor, curiosity, and connection.

HOW OFTEN DO SESSIONS TAKE PLACE?

Six times a year: January, March, May, July, September, November

CAN I SPEAK DURING THE SESSION?

Yes. These are Zoom meetings, not webinars. All members can unmute, have cameras on, and participate freely, at their own discretion.

CAN I CANCEL ANYTIME?

Absolutely. If you’re on a monthly plan, your next payment will be canceled. Annual memberships will retain full access until your current year is done.

CAN I SHARE THE RECORDING OR CLIPS FROM THE ROUNDTABLE ON SOCIAL MEDIA OR ELSEWHERE?

No. To protect the privacy and candor of all participants, the Roundtable recording is for internal reference only and may not be shared, excerpted, or repurposed in any way, including on social media, websites, or other public platforms. Participants may not record, transcribe, or distribute any portion of the session themselves. This ensures a space where everyone can speak freely, without concern that their words will be taken out of context or attributed publicly. See our Code of Conduct and Terms & Conditions for more information.

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