Here's a reminder for anyone who missed it. Meta has created a promising Image to 3D model called SAM 3D, which I tested to create this ring. You can't see in the image, but it was a full rotating CAD taken from the flat image on the left, and it did a pretty incredible job rendering it. This is fully exportable as an STL with an easy "download" drop down menu. *Some of the "spots" were different, but with more improvement, I could see SAM 3D becoming a model that "gets you 90% of the way there," much like tools like ChatGPT do. The human expert will have a moat that puts an obstacle in front of non-experts, while making the true professional's life easier. In this case, that's the CAD Specialist - and if you recall, I've been saying for a while that this will be the "power position" of the new industry. A Custom Jeweler that can sell to Customers and be the human barrier to the entire supply chain and design process, while being able to control CAD and send it to 3D Printing. That's the position on "the field of play" (the Market) that you want to prepare yourself for. Lots of Jewelers are afraid of what this will open up. Don't be. Customers don't want to learn the ins and outs of Manufacturing, and overseas Manufacturers do not know how to sell & support the Customer in your local Market like you can and do everyday. This will merely cut costs and allow you to go faster, allowing you to put more time into creative aspects of the business. Keep an eye out for SAM 3D, and be ready to lean in the moment this becomes reliable. For some CAD professionals - it could already be a difference maker on some projects.

It's been a pleasure watching @Jonathan Dritto innovate with the Tools & Strategies we've developed at Jeweler's Advantage. Thank you, Jon, for your kind words - and CONGRATULATIONS on the incredible progress you've been making in your Custom Jewelry Business. For those that don't know - Jon left a Corporate role to go all in on his dream of becoming a Jeweler and making things that inspire people... He went all in on Bench School with no safety net, and then used MasterJeweler AI (our free AI model) and our AI for Jewelers eLearning program on Skool to take what he learned in bench school and turn it into a business that shows no signs of slowing down. I personally can't wait to see what Jon's Brand evolves into. You've already got an awesome vision for the world you are creating, and the Products that will live in it Jon - keep it up! For anyone who wants to make 2026 their year, this is PROOF that even an Industry Newcomer can quantum leap past YEARS of apprenticeship - and become a true Entrepreneur in the Jewelry Industry. (This also works for Sales Jewelers because of the focus on outsourcing labor - we teach you the full System & Strategy to build "the business you want to own"). Website & Tool Stack lessons are on the way (we're jumping ahead in the Classroom). This will allow anyone to use AI to make getting a Custom Funnel Website LIVE and start making more money by the end of Q1 2026! Let's make it an amazing year together! Jesse

Hope everyone had a successful Holiday Season - and remember the Sale isn't TRULY closed unless the Customer is keeping the piece... To ride the wave into 2026, we've provided a Precious Metals Pricing forecast. Looks like Gold at $4,500 is here to stay, per our Internal AI Analysis. Also notice the "hydrogen energy demand" and it's impact on Platinum... The use of Silver in AI... The impact of Stablecoins and emerging Money Systems like BRICS on Gold... Jewelry is one of the most disrupted Industries on Earth in its own right as it is - but these global influences from OTHER Industries really amplify the change even further. We're armed and ready to help you all succeed though. If you are learning something new in AI for Jewelers - you will be empowered to face this change with confidence. It won't be easy, but nothing worth doing is. Let's make 2026 an amazing year! Jesse

JEWELERS - We just unlocked the next layer of precision closing and scalable Sales Systems: 1️⃣ The Deposit Close: Option Framing & Risk Reversal Learn how to frame decisions so clients choose confidently, and deposits feel natural, not pressured. 🧠 Includes a SUPER Prompt to create a unique 3-Tier Custom Offer that clearly differentiates you from competitors, and gives the Customer "the illusion of choice" that ultimately drives the deal forward. 2️⃣ The Four Approval Gates Pre-frame success across the entire sales journey so expectations, scope, and momentum stay aligned.🧠 Includes a SUPER Prompt to generate a tailored script across all 4 Approval Gates: use it to level up fast and train your team to scale. All tailored to your unique Brand Voice. 3️⃣ AI-Augmented Consultations Turn concepts into clarity before the consult even begins. 🧠 Includes a SUPER Prompt to automate Consultation Mood Boards that bring client requests to life through your design philosophy. Show up SUPER prepared for your client calls and close more Customs. 🎥 Watch all three lessons + access the SUPER Prompts here: https://www.skool.com/ai-for-jewelers/classroom/0662954f?md=c8dcf84112aa460b89db4199188df5ab Onward, Jesse

“Wouldn't it be great if AI already knew the Jewelry Business secrets used by industry unicorns, and I could trust the answers in my own business?” We've known this could be done - and it becomes a certainty more and more each day... GPT-5.2 Thinking is a major leap forward in: ✨Reasoning: It can follow complex, real-world business logic without falling apart. ✨Technical accuracy: It holds up better in “knowledge-heavy” topics. ✨Reliability: Dramatically lower hallucinations = FAR fewer made-up answers. And the best part? ✅ GPT-5.2 is already LIVE inside MasterJeweler.AI — and it’s available for free in the Comments below... Here are the layman takeaways from the two slides I’ve shared, IN CASE YOU ARE NEW to AI. 💎 Make sure you are using MJAI to COMPLETE THE AI4J PROGRAM! https://www.skool.com/ai-for-jewelers/classroom/dbf4b6cc?md=651884d8688942f6a2f6e08e368126dc - Click "Get the AI Bundle HERE" ✨Slide 1 Takeaways for Jewelers: “How GPT-5.2 stacks up against competition” 1. Smarter decision-making: - It’s better at multi-step thinking — like pricing, trade-ins, exceptions, and custom job logic. 2. Less “AI word salad” - You get clearer answers that actually follow the question you asked. 3. Better at complicated problems - Jewelry businesses are full of “depends” scenarios. This model handles nuance better. 4. Stronger technical knowledge - When the topic gets detailed (materials, gemstones, repairs, care, specs), it holds up better. 5. Better systems thinking - It can connect marketing → sales → operations → finance, instead of giving siloed advice. 6. More useful for SOPs and training - If you want scripts, processes, checklists, and training docs… this gets you closer to “done.” 7. More capable automations - Strong coding capability means better workflows behind the scenes (forms, checkers, integrations). 8. Higher consistency across long answers