Episode 16: Jeweler Xmas Gifts, Jumping Off Roofs, "It's the Hope that Kills You", sHoP LoCaL vs. BUY LOCAL, December Cutoff Dates! Artwork

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Episode 16: Jeweler Xmas Gifts, Jumping Off Roofs, "It's the Hope that Kills You", sHoP LoCaL vs. BUY LOCAL, December Cutoff Dates!

December 16, 2025 • Bench Jeweler Memes

We are still in the chaotic throws of December, but we took a breather to sit down and tackle an important question: "What are the best gift ideas for jewelers?" From practical tools to the oddly specific things only bench folks truly appreciate, we dive into it all.

We also rant (lovingly) about how the phrase "Shop Local" has been overused and misunderstood-- and why it should really be "BUY Local." Then we take a look at how different jewelry stores operate during the holiday madness, and why every shop needs its own cutoff dates to stay sane... even if they all look a little different.

To wrap this episode up, we debut a brand new holiday single from BJ Mandrel -- and you'll hear it here before its official release on Dec. 19th!