Jewelry Journey Podcast
196 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 26 ratingsEvery day, people surround us wearing art, history, and culture, but we usually don’t pay attention. Most people think about jewelry as an afterthought or accessory. But jewelry can tell a larger story, one reflecting the connection between contemporary culture and that of yesteryear.
Is jewelry clothing, art, status symbol, or something more? The jewelry world seems to be hidden in plain sight and little understood. The Jewelry Journey podcast explores the many aspects of jewelry and its status as art. We talk with those who live and breathe this form of adornment: makers, dealers, gallerists, academics collectors and more. The goal is to elevate the conversation beyond Etsy or big diamonds and see jewelry in a new light, so that we can appreciate the little pieces of wonder that float by each day.
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Episode 140: Part 1 - Creating Modern Jewels with an Old-World Feel with Multiple Award-Winning Jewelry Designer, Cynthia Bach
December 07, 2021 11:00 - 22 minutes - 20.3 MBWhat you’ll learn in this episode: Why much of Cynthia’s jewelry has an old-world, Renaissance feel Cynthia’s advice for aspiring jewelry designers How Cynthia designs her pieces around her customers’ style Why creativity is the driving force behind change How understanding jewelry history can help designers find new forms of expression About Cynthia Bach Cynthia Bach has been a jewelry designer for more than four decades. After studying art in Munich, Germany, Cynthia received h...
Episode 139: Part 2 - The “Ambassador of Wearable Art” Shares Her Insights from Two Decades in the Business with Lisa M. Berman, Owner of Sculpture to Wear Gallery.
December 02, 2021 17:00 - 23 minutes - 22 MBWhat you’ll learn in this episode: The history of Sculpture to Wear and how Lisa maintains its legacy Why editorial and media coverage is crucial for getting art jewelry recognized as a fine art What the role of a jewelry gallery is Why Lisa always advises artists to keep good records of their work How the bold brooches of the 80s paved the way for today’s art jewelry About Lisa M. Berman Lisa M. Berman is an internationally recognized “Ambassador of Wearable Art.” Based in South...
Episode 139: Part 1 - The “Ambassador of Wearable Art” Shares Her Insights from Two Decades in the Business with Lisa M. Berman, Owner of Sculpture to Wear Gallery.
November 30, 2021 11:00 - 22 minutes - 21 MBWhat you’ll learn in this episode: The history of Sculpture to Wear and how Lisa maintains its legacy Why editorial and media coverage is crucial for getting art jewelry recognized as a fine art What the role of a jewelry gallery is Why Lisa always advises artists to keep good records of their work How the bold brooches of the 80s paved the way for today’s art jewelry About Lisa M. Berman Lisa M. Berman is an internationally recognized “Ambassador of Wearable Art.” Based in South...
Episode 138 Part 2: How Metalsmith Magazine Is Highlights New Voices in Jewelry with Editor, Adriane Dalton
November 24, 2021 11:00 - 22 minutes - 20.8 MBWhat you’ll learn in this episode: The history of Metalsmith magazine, and why it maintains its name even as its scope has expanded beyond metals How SNAG has made efforts to diversify the voices in Metalsmith and open the organization to new members What type of content Adriane looks for as an editor, and how you can pitch ideas to her What changes need to be made in the jewelry industry to make it more equitable Why being a curator and being an editor aren’t so different About Ad...
Episode 138 Part 1: How Metalsmith Magazine Is Highlights New Voices in Jewelry with Editor, Adriane Dalton
November 22, 2021 11:00 - 22 minutes - 20.4 MBWhat you’ll learn in this episode: The history of Metalsmith magazine, and why it maintains its name even as its scope has expanded beyond metals How SNAG has made efforts to diversify the voices in Metalsmith and open the organization to new members What type of content Adriane looks for as an editor, and how you can pitch ideas to her What changes need to be made in the jewelry industry to make it more equitable Why being a curator and being an editor aren’t so different About Ad...
Episode 137: Part 2 - Tess Sholom: From the Runways of Paris to the Goldsmith’s Studio with Goldsmith Tess Sholom
November 17, 2021 11:00 - 21 minutes - 19.7 MBWhat you’ll learn in this episode: What it was like to design jewelry for high-fashion runways in the 70s and 80s How the right piece of jewelry can transform the wearer Why creative problem solving is the best skill you can have as a goldsmith How Tess’ work wound up in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Smithsonian Institution and other museums How the jewelry field has changed with the popularization of social media Additional Resources: Website Instagram Facebook Photos...
Episode 137: Part 1 - Tess Sholom: From the Runways of Paris to the Goldsmith’s Studio with Goldsmith Tess Sholom
November 15, 2021 11:00 - 22 minutes - 20.3 MBWhat you’ll learn in this episode: What it was like to design jewelry for high-fashion runways in the 70s and 80s How the right piece of jewelry can transform the wearer Why creative problem solving is the best skill you can have as a goldsmith How Tess’ work wound up in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Smithsonian Institution and other museums How the jewelry field has changed with the popularization of social media Additional Resources: Website Instagram Facebook Photos...
Episode 136: Part 2 - Finding Jewelry Inspiration in Ecuador’s Mountains and Sea Turtles with Jameson Murphy, Co-Founder & General Manager of Flor de la Vida
November 10, 2021 11:00 - 25 minutes - 23.6 MBWhat you’ll learn in this episode: How Flor de la Vida draws inspiration from Ecuador’s unique landscape and wildlife How the company developed a partnership with local and international polo teams, and their process for designing a trophy for the World Polo Championship Why it was important for Jameson to work with recycled gold and ethically sourced gems Why a jewelry design that sells well in one market won’t always be popular in another What NFTs are, and how people are using b...
Episode 136: Part 1 - Finding Jewelry Inspiration in Ecuador’s Mountains and Sea Turtles with Jameson Murphy, Co-Founder & General Manager of Flor de la Vida
November 08, 2021 23:36 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MBWhat you’ll learn in this episode: How Flor de la Vida draws inspiration from Ecuador’s unique landscape and wildlife How the company developed a partnership with local and international polo teams, and their process for designing a trophy for the World Polo Championship Why it was important for Jameson to work with recycled gold and ethically sourced gems Why a jewelry design that sells well in one market won’t always be popular in another What NFTs are, and how people are using b...
Episode 135: Part 2 - Why Jewelers of the 60s and 70s Were Part of the Counterculture—Even if they Didn’t Realize It with Jewelry Experts Susan Cummins and Cindi Strauss
November 03, 2021 10:00 - 24 minutes - 22.9 MBWhat you’ll learn in this episode: The characteristics that define contemporary American jewelry What narrative art jewelry is, and why it was so prevalent in the 1960s and 70s What defines American counterculture, and why so many 60s and 70s jewelers were a part of it Who the most notable American jewelry artists are and why we need to capture their stories How Susan and Cindi developed their book, and why they hope other people will build on their research About Susan Cummins S...
Episode 135: Part 1 - Why Jewelers of the 60s and 70s Were Part of the Counterculture—Even if they Didn’t Realize It with Jewelry Experts Susan Cummins and Cindi Strauss
November 01, 2021 10:00 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MBWhat you’ll learn in this episode: The characteristics that define contemporary American jewelry What narrative art jewelry is, and why it was so prevalent in the 1960s and 70s What defines American counterculture, and why so many 60s and 70s jewelers were a part of it Who the most notable American jewelry artists are and why we need to capture their stories How Susan and Cindi developed their book, and why they hope other people will build on their research About Susan Cummins S...
Episode 134 Part 2: Why the 17th Century Church Used Jewels to Entice New Members with Author and Photographer, Paul Koudounaris
October 27, 2021 10:00 - 25 minutes - 23.8 MBWhat you’ll learn in this episode: What charnel houses and ossuaries are, and why they were an important part of people’s spiritual lives Why the Catholic Church decorated hundreds of Roman skeletons with jewels in the 17th century Why 17th century nuns were some of the most skilled yet unrecognized jewelers of their day How art and jewelry can help us explore death and other touchy subjects About Paul Koudounaris Paul Koudounaris is an author and photographer based in Los Angeles....
Episode 134 Part 1: Why the 17th Century Church Used Jewels to Entice New Members with Author and Photographer, Paul Koudounaris
October 25, 2021 10:00 - 22 minutes - 20.7 MBWhat you’ll learn in this episode: What charnel houses and ossuaries are, and why they were an important part of people’s spiritual lives Why the Catholic Church decorated hundreds of Roman skeletons with jewels in the 17th century Why 17th century nuns were some of the most skilled yet unrecognized jewelers of their day How art and jewelry can help us explore death and other touchy subjects About Paul Koudounaris Paul Koudounaris is an author and photographer based in Los Angeles....
Episode 133 - Part 2: The “Simply Brilliant” Jewelry of the 1960s and 1970s with Kimberly Klosterman, of Kimberly Klosterman Jewelry
October 20, 2021 10:00 - 24 minutes - 22.7 MBWhat you’ll learn in this episode: Why jewelry artists from the 60s and 70s, such as Andrew Grima and Arthur King, are gaining more appreciation today The difference between artist jewelers and jewelry by artists What a jewelry lover should do to refine their taste and start their collection What defines a passionate collector What to expect from the Kimberly’s upcoming exhibition “Simply Brilliant: Artist-Jewelers of the 1960s and 1970s” About Kimberly Klosterman A graduate of S...
Episode 133 - Part 1: The “Simply Brilliant” Jewelry of the 1960s and 1970s with Kimberly Klosterman, of Kimberly Klosterman Jewelry
October 18, 2021 10:00 - 23 minutes - 21.3 MBWhat you’ll learn in this episode: Why jewelry artists from the 60s and 70s, such as Andrew Grima and Arthur King, are gaining more appreciation today The difference between artist jewelers and jewelry by artists What a jewelry lover should do to refine their taste and start their collection What defines a passionate collector What to expect from the Kimberly’s upcoming exhibition “Simply Brilliant: Artist-Jewelers of the 1960s and 1970s” About Kimberly Klosterman A graduate of S...
Episode 132: Every Box Tells a Story: Marc Cohen’s Box Art Jewelry with Art Jeweler, Marc Cohen- Part 2
October 13, 2021 10:00 - 21 minutes - 19.7 MBWhat you’ll learn in this episode: Why Marc’s box art jewelry was inspired by his time working in the theater industry How Marc went from selling his work on the streets of New York City to selling them to Hollywood’s biggest celebrities Why artists have always borrowed from each other’s work Why box art is a conversation starter that breaks down barriers How every box tells a story Additional Resources: Instagram Photos: Museum of Israel Exhibition Currently on view at SF...
Episode 132: Every Box Tells a Story: Marc Cohen’s Box Art Jewelry with Art Jeweler, Marc Cohen- Part 1
October 11, 2021 21:22 - 36 minutes - 33.8 MBWhat you’ll learn in this episode: Why Marc’s box art jewelry was inspired by his time working in the theater industry How Marc went from selling his work on the streets of New York City to selling them to Hollywood’s biggest celebrities Why artists have always borrowed from each other’s work Why box art is a conversation starter that breaks down barriers How every box tells a story Additional Resources: Instagram Photos: Museum of Israel Exhibition Currently on view at SF...
Episode 131 Part 2: Make Your Website Shine: Expert Tips for Jewelry Brands with Michael Burpoe, Director of User Experience for Punchmark
October 06, 2021 21:21 - 25 minutes - 23.1 MBWhat you’ll learn in this episode: Why you won’t see results if you have a “set it and forget it” mentality about your website Why jewelers should give their website as much attention as a brick-and-mortar location How jewelers can use tricks of the trade to encourage customers to purchase items online, even if jewelry is traditionally bought in person How jewelry brands can take advantage of the new shopping feature on Instagram Why the jewelry business is more like Crate & Barrel...
Episode 131 Part 1: Make Your Website Shine: Expert Tips for Jewelry Brands with Michael Burpoe, Director of User Experience for Punchmark
October 04, 2021 10:00 - 21 minutes - 19.8 MBWhat you’ll learn in this episode: Why you won’t see results if you have a “set it and forget it” mentality about your website Why jewelers should give their website as much attention as a brick-and-mortar location How jewelers can use tricks of the trade to encourage customers to purchase items online, even if jewelry is traditionally bought in person How jewelry brands can take advantage of the new shopping feature on Instagram Why the jewelry business is more like Crate & Barrel...
Episode 129: What Are You Selling, Really? Developing Your Jewelry’s Brand with Pam Levine, CEO and Brand Experience Expert of Levine Luxury Branding
September 13, 2021 10:00 - 33 minutes - 30.9 MBWhat you’ll learn in this episode: How to go through the all-important process of defining your jewelry business’ brand Why engaging relationships with customers are your most valuable asset Where to learn more about digital marketing How to create jewelry displays that are equally beautiful and effective About Pam Levine Pam Levine is the CEO and Brand Experience Expert of Levine Luxury Branding, a boutique agency that develops inspiring brands, marketing and retail environments f...
Episode 128: What It Takes to Become a Master Goldsmith with Master Goldsmith, Kent Raible
September 06, 2021 18:30 - 38 minutes - 35 MBWhat you’ll learn in this episode: Why every introverted artist should have a partner or patron to help them promote their work How Kent developed a line of reproduced pieces while maintaining his artistic passion and integrity Why young jewelers must have experience doing handwork and not just designing with CAD Why it’s important that jewelers make time to play, even if it won’t generate income How Kent has maintained his enthusiasm for the craft for decades About Kent Raible ...
Episode 127: New Luxury: Making Jewelry that Puts Meaning Over Value with Art Jeweler & Author, Nicolas Estrada
August 30, 2021 19:31 - 32 minutes - 30.1 MBWhat you’ll learn in this episode: How Nicolas made the jump from the corporate world to jewelry Why there is unlimited potential for the art jewelry market How Nicolas finds the artists he showcases in his series of jewelry books Why art jewelers should focus on finding customers who love beauty, and not just customers with expendable income About Nicolas Estrada Nicolas Estrada (Medellín, 1972) discovered his artistic pathway in Barcelona, a city that he had come to for entirely...
Episode 126: Heavy Metal: How Atelier Zobel Uses Traditional Goldsmithing Techniques to Create Beautiful Jewelry with Peter Schmid, Owner of Atelier Zobel in Konstanz, Germany
August 12, 2021 19:26 - 33 minutes - 30.7 MBWhat you’ll learn in this episode: The process Atelier Zobel uses to fuse different metals together in innovative and beautiful ways How Peter has maintained Michael Zobel’s legacy while modernizing and refining the Atelier’s designs Why Peter is attracted to imperfect gems, and how he designs jewelry that highlights the beauty of imperfection Why passion and a willingness to push boundaries are necessary for aspiring jewelry designers About Peter Schmid Peter Schmid owns Atelier Z...
Episode 125: New Book Highlights McClelland Barclay’s Little-Known Costume Jewelry with Author, Patricia Gostick
August 04, 2021 10:00 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MBWhat you’ll learn in this episode: Who McClelland Barclay is, and why his costume jewelry is so difficult to find How to spot high-quality vintage costume jewelry What styles of vintage jewelry are popular right now How vintage pieces can help you define your personal style About Patricia Gostick Patricia Gostick has always loved old "stuff", especially jewelry, but she started seriously collecting vintage costume jewelry in the late 1990s. A retired educator, she began to do rese...
Episode 124: Jewelry and Shoe Lovers Unite: What Our Accessories Represent with Dr. Kimberly Alexander, University of New Hampshire Faculty
July 28, 2021 10:00 - 30 minutes - 27.7 MBWhat you’ll learn in this episode: What material culture is, and how we can understand history through its lens Why people tend to save their shoes even if they don’t wear them How high heels relate to women’s sense of power—or powerlessness Why Colonial-era shoe and breeches buckles are still a popular jewelry material How the Colonial shoe industry can help us understand northern complicity in the slave trade About Kimberly Alexander Dr. Kimberly Alexander teaches museum studi...
Episode 123: Rob Koudijs Gallery: Moving Our Jewelry From Niched to Noticed with Founder & Owner, Rob Koudijs
July 21, 2021 10:00 - 32 minutes - 30 MBWhat you’ll learn in this episode: Why the Netherlands has a high concentration of the world’s art jewelry galleries Why public funding and support is crucial for the survival of art jewelry How Rob finds new artists, and how he defines what a strong piece is How Rob uses social media to find clients across the world About Rob Koudijs Rob Koudijs is the founder and owner of Galerie Rob Koudijs, a 100-square-meter exhibition space located in the gallery district in the center of Am...
Episode 122: 40 years of Galerie Marzee: Still Influencing Art Jewelry with Marie-José Van Der Hout, Founder & Director of Galerie Marzee
July 14, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 59.3 MBWhat you’ll learn in this episode: Why Marie-José developed the Marzee Graduate Prize to help young jewelry artists How she secured the historic building her gallery and apartment are located in Who Marie-José’s favorite artists are, such as Dorothea Prühl Why the term “art jewelry” is redundant How the pandemic inspired Marie-José to look closer to home for exhibition ideas About Marie-José van den Hout Born in Roermond in the Netherlands, Marie-José van den Hout grew up in a fa...
Episode 121: From Investment Banker to Jewelry Innovator: The Story Behind Évocateur with Founder, Barbara Ross Innamorati
July 07, 2021 10:00 - 23 minutes - 22 MBWhat you’ll learn in this episode: How Barbara discovered she could combine gold leaf and enamel for jewelry that withstands daily wear What types of custom work has proven popular for Évocateur Why it was important for Évocateur jewelry to be made in the U.S. and sold at an affordable price point How Barbara moved from corporate finance to jewelry, even with no formal schooling or industry connections About Barbara Ross-Innamorati For ÉVOCATEUR Founder and Designer Barbara Ross-In...
Episode 120: Where Does Your Gold Come From & Why Does It Matter? Explore From July 13-15, A Virtual Event. 11th Annual Gold & Diamond Conference with Lisa Koenigsberg, Founder and Conference Director
June 30, 2021 19:13 - 36 minutes - 33.1 MBWhat you’ll learn in this episode: Why jewelry carries meaning beyond just its material value Where jewelry and adornment fits into visual culture How Lisa developed Initiatives in Art and Culture’s series of conferences, and how she has adapted them during Covid When the next IAC Gold Conference is and what speakers to expect About Lisa Koenigsberg Lisa Koenigsberg is the Founder and Conference Director of Initiatives in Art and Culture (IAC) which aims to educate diverse audience...
Episode 119: A Knowledgeable Jewelry Advisor Is As Good As Gold with Jewelry Expert, Peter Shemonsky
June 09, 2021 10:00 - 47 minutes - 43.9 MBWhat you’ll learn in this episode: Why there are so many reproductions on the market, and why it’s important to work with a dealer who understands the technical intricacies of jewelry Why young consumers are interested in mid-century modern and other design styles of their grandparents’ generation Which pieces Peter considers the most memorable of his career How high jewelry brands have adapted their jewels for the current market Why the jewelry business is more about relationships ...
Episode 118: Layers of Beauty: The Artistry of Grisaille Enamel Jewelry with Enamel Art Jeweler, Marianne Hunter
June 02, 2021 10:00 - 33 minutes - 30.9 MBMarianne Hunter’s journey to become an enamel jewelry artist unfolded organically; it’s no wonder why her jewelry making process has an organic quality as well. As a self-taught artist, Marianne follows her intuition to choose the colors and composition of her grisaille enamel pieces. She joined the Jewelry Journey Podcast to talk about the childhood inspirations that influence her work, her jewelry making process, and how she has sustained a career for 50 years. Read the episode transcript ...
Episode 79: Robert Lee Morris, Renowned Fashion Jewelry Designer with an Introduction by Lisa M. Berman, Owner of Sculpture to Wear
May 30, 2021 16:46 - 41 minutes - 38.5 MBWhat you’ll learn in this episode: How Robert Lee Morris started as a self-taught jewelry designer and forged a path to the pinnacle of the fashion jewelry world. How galleries like Sculpture to Wear and Artwear helped promote studio jewelry. What it was like to be part of the 70s and 80s fashion scene. How Robert Lee Morris became a household name. Why the excess of the 80s led to the minimalism of the 90s. How taste in jewelry has changed over the years. About Robert Lee ...
Episode 117: Narrative Jewelry: Seeing the Invisible with Art Jeweler, Kimberly Nogueira
May 27, 2021 10:00 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MBWhat you’ll learn in this episode: What automatons are, and how Kimberly started making them How jewelry helps us tell stories and access imaginary realms Why living on St. John influences Kimberly’s work in unexpected ways How Kimberly connects to her intuition to make her pieces About Kimberly Nogueira Kim Nogueira is an automaton maker and art jeweler who received her education apprenticing as a production goldsmith for 16 years. Her BA in sociology from Smith College supports ...
Episode 116: Jewelry as Self-Care: How Creative Expression Changed This Artist’s Life with Amita Bhalla Artist, Jewelry Maker & Physician
May 19, 2021 10:00 - 32 minutes - 30 MBWhat you’ll learn in this episode: How Amita became a successful jewelry designer later in life Why Valloria, Italy is famous for its painted doors, and how Amita was chosen to showcase her art there How Amita balances her art with her career as a physician Why having a creative outlet makes people more authentic and empathetic About Amita Bhalla Amita Bhalla is an artist, jewelry maker and physician. As an artist, she creates one of a kind jeweled masterpieces born of beeswax & cl...
Episode 77: Seeking Affordable Quality Jewelry? Look for Vermeil, According to Designer Lausanne Miller
May 16, 2021 04:00 - 18 minutes - 16.9 MBWhat you’ll learn in this episode: What “demi-fine jewelry” means. Why vermeil is the “gold” standard for plated jewelry. How Lausanne’s previous work as a fashion designer inspires her jewelry line. How Shop Lausanne has remained flexible during the coronavirus pandemic. About Lausanne Miller: After spending 13 years as a fashion designer and director for large brands in Los Angeles, Lausanne Miller took a leap and made the shift to her forever love, jewelry. With the goal of of...
Episode 115: New Book Captures the Story of Mark Patterson Jewelry with Josette Patterson & Amy Elliott
May 12, 2021 10:00 - 32 minutes - 29.9 MBWhat you’ll learn in this episode: The history of Mark Patterson, and the serendipitous moments that launched Josette’s career How the bridal and engagement jewelry market has changed over the years A jewelry veteran’s advice for young jewelers The creative process of developing a jewelry book About Josette Patterson Josette Patterson is cofounder and creative director of Mark Patterson, a Newport Beach, California-based fine jewelry brand founded in 1985 in New York City. A gradua...
Episode 76: Kevin Friedman: Taking his clients on a Wild journey of their lives through jewelry
May 09, 2021 04:30 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MBWhat you’ll learn in this episode: The history of Kevin Friedman’s South African jewelry brand Frankli Wild. How Kevin created the iconic Ponahalo Necklace, which won the Diamond International Award. The materials and techniques used in African jewelry design, and how Kevin puts his own twist on them. How jewelry artists collaborate with fashion designers for runway shows. About Kevin Friedman: Renowned South African jewelry designer Kevin Friedman has captivated both the local and...
Episode 114: Translating Antique Jewelry For Today’s Jewelry Lovers with Konstantinos Leoussis, founder of KIL N.Y.C
May 05, 2021 21:48 - 26 minutes - 24.8 MBWhat you’ll learn in this episode: How KIL N.Y.C. got started and where it’s headed Why Konstantinos looks to the past instead of current trends for design inspiration What Stuart crystals are, and why they are so sought out by collectors The significance of skulls and memento mori in jewelry How Konstantinos chooses pieces for his personal collection About Konstantinos Leoussis Konstantinos Leoussis is the owner of KIL N.Y.C., a company specializing in antique jewelry from the ...
Episode 113: Simply Brilliant: How Independent Artists of the 60s and 70s Influenced Jewelry with Jewelry Expert, Amanda Triossi
April 26, 2021 10:00 - 34 minutes - 31.2 MBWhat you’ll learn in this episode: Why Amanda started collecting 60s and 70s jewelry, and how the view of jewelry from this era changed over time The story behind the collection shown in the exhibit “Simply Brilliant: Artist-Jewelers of the 1960s and 1970s” Who the independent jewelry artists of the 60s and 70s were, and how their work inspired jewelry houses Why jewelry tends to be a less experimental medium About Amanda Triossi: Amanda Triossi F.G.A. is a jewelry historian, autho...
Episode 75: Art World Underdog: Why Art Jewelry Is Under Appreciated, and Why That Should Change with Elizabeth Shypertt, Board Member of Society of North American Goldsmiths
April 25, 2021 16:00 - 19 minutes - 17.7 MBWhat you’ll learn in this episode: How San Francisco’s art jewelry scene has changed over the last three decades. Why art jewelry made from non-precious materials is still worthy of a high price tag. How the Society of North American Goldsmiths has responded to the coronavirus pandemic, and how you can help support the organization. Why it’s important for museums to have art jewelry collections. About Elizabeth Shypertt: Elizabeth Shypertt was the co-founder and co-owner of Velvet ...
Episode 112: How Her Life and Heritage Influences Multi-Award Winning Artist, Alexia Connellan’s Colorful Pieces
April 12, 2021 10:00 - 23 minutes - 22 MBWhat you’ll learn in this episode: What inspired Alexia to combine historical designs with tropical-colored gemstones What Alexia’s experience as a Black jewelry designer is like, and why the idea that there are no Black jewelry professionals is a myth How artisanal small-scale gem mining helps protect workers and communities How Alexia pivoted to sell her jewelry directly to customers during the pandemic About Alexia Connellan Alexia discovered her passion for gems when she was st...
Episode 111: How Ornamentum Gallery Became the Art Jewel of Hudson, NY with Stefan Friedmann Co-founder of Ornamentum Gallery
April 05, 2021 10:00 - 27 minutes - 24.8 MBWhat you’ll learn in this episode: Why you don’t always need to focus on big cities when looking for art jewelry How Ornamentum finds and selects artists to represent How Stefan defines conceptual jewelry The inspiration behind the work of Jiro Kamata, one of Ornamentum’s well-known artists How Ornamentum has attracted a loyal, young group of collectors and maintained those relationships, even in the pandemic About Stefan Friedmann Stefan Friedmann is the co-founder of Ornamentum...
Episode 110: How a 172-Year-Old Jewelry House Has Adapted to New Trends with Guy Burton, Director of Hancocks in London
March 29, 2021 10:00 - 23 minutes - 21.2 MBWhat you’ll learn in this episode: The history of London’s iconic jewelry house Hancocks and its current location, Burlington Arcade What sets antique gems apart from modern day stones Why customers are more interested in antique diamond engagement rings than ever before Why retro gold pieces from the 70s and 80s are in demand right now About Guy Burton: Guy Burton, DGA is the Bespoke Director at Hancocks, London’s oldest family jewelry house and purveyors of vintage and contempor...
Episode 109: Collecting Fewer, Better Treasures with Dana Kraus, Founder of DK Farnum Estate Jewelry"
March 10, 2021 11:00 - 24 minutes - 22.8 MBWhat you’ll learn in this episode: Why creating a successful jewelry business takes more than a love of jewelry Why collectors should focus on fewer, better quality things How Dana tailors her services to capture the millennial market Why more people are choosing wearable, everyday jewelry rather than showstopping pieces How Dana defines what a collector is About Dana Kraus The DK Farnum collection is a reflection of years of luxury goods experience. Dana Kraus was in management...
Episode 108: How the Vintage Boom Changed How We Buy and Wear Jewelry with Cameron Silver Founder of Decades
March 01, 2021 11:00 - 24 minutes - 22.4 MBWhat you’ll learn in this episode: How the definition of vintage has changed over time, and what “future collectables” are How to wear vintage jewelry in a modern way Why the pandemic brought about a jewelry and accessories boom Why we should get rid of the idea that it’s not chic to repeat jewelry and clothing About Cameron Silver Cameron Silver is the Fashion Director of the H Halston and H by Halston brands. Bringing extensive knowledge about the history of the iconic American b...
Episode 107: How Guild Labs Became a Gem Appraisal Powerhouse with Charles Carmona Accredited Senior Appraiser (ASA) of the American Society of Appraisers
February 17, 2021 15:30 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MBWhat you’ll learn in this episode: How Charles turned his interest in gems into a global business Why it’s important to look for accreditations from GIA and the American Society of Appraisers when choosing an appraiser How appraisers can make the most of gem trade shows What the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles has planned for its gem and mineral collection Why Charles has led gem tours of Brazil, Thailand, and Germany, to name a few, and where he hopes to go in the future Abo...
Episode 106: Finding Creativity During Covid: One Jeweler’s Take, with Sonia Boyajian
February 10, 2021 11:00 - 17 minutes - 16.3 MBWhat you’ll learn in this episode: Who Antwerp’s Fashion Six were, and how they influenced Sonia and jewelry design in general How jewelry and fashion have a symbiotic relationship How art, travels, and women from history inspire Sonia How the pandemic shifted Sonia’s focus for her business, and why teaching jewelry making is a fulfilling path for some jewelers About Sonia Boyajian Sonia designs pieces of jewelry that help tell the story of the women who wear them. Her pieces striv...
Episode 105: Expand your Jewelry Career Horizons with GIA’s Educational Programs with Kimberly Overlin, Dean of Students at GIA
February 01, 2021 11:00 - 21 minutes - 19.4 MBWhat you’ll learn in this episode: The difference between GIA’s three major programs Where GIA’s campuses are located, and the differences between them Why GIA (and the jewelry industry as a whole) is a great place for anyone, regardless of their background Why GIA’s graduate gemologist distinction is so respected About Kimberly Overlin Kimberly Overlin is Dean of Students at the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), a position she earned after graduating from GIA herself. She ha...
Episode 104: How a Childhood Classic Is Repurposed Into High-End Jewelry with Emiko Oye, Multi-Award Winning Artist
January 25, 2021 11:00 - 28 minutes - 25.9 MBWhat you’ll learn in this episode: Why Emiko started using Lego in her jewelry Tips for working with a trademarked medium Why Emiko’s latest work combines jewelry, mindfulness and restorative yoga Why jewelry creates connections and understanding between people About Emiko Oye San Francisco artist Emiko Oye creates bold and colorful jewelry with repurposed LEGO® - from ready-to-wear, to one-of-a-kind conceptual work inspired by haute couture, art history, David Bowie, and Nonviolen...
Episode 103: Out of This World: How Space Exploration Influences Jewelry with Elyse Zorn Karlin, Exhibit Curator
January 18, 2021 16:35 - 21 minutes - 19.7 MBWhat you’ll learn in this episode: The history behind Elyse’s latest exhibit, “Out of This World! Jewelry in the Space Age,” and why it’s being exhibited at a science museum How jewelry artists are using space age material such as moissanite and tektite Why there is more overlap between science and jewelry than meets the eye Upcoming lectures from the Association for the Study of Jewelry & Related Arts (ASJRA) and plans for its annual conference About Elyse Zorn Karlin Elyse Zorn ...