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 102: How America’s First Jewelry Curator Changed the Industry with Yvonne Markowitz, Curator & Author
January 11, 2021 11:00 - 29 minutes - 27 MBWhat you’ll learn in this episode: How Yvonne went from Egyptology intern to America’s first jewelry curator Why jewelry needs to be placed in its historical context alongside other decorative arts Why it can be more difficult to get museum trustees to see the value of jewelry, and how Yvonne overcame that challenge How jewelry is an essential key to understanding history Yvonne’s upcoming publications and projects About Yvonne Markowitz Yvonne J. Markowitz is the Rita J. Kaplan...
Episode 101: How Phoenix’s Heard Museum Is Increasing Appreciation for Native American Art with Diana Pardue, Curator of Collections at the Heard Museum
January 04, 2021 17:00 - 25 minutes - 23.8 MBWhat you’ll learn in this episode: How Charles Loloma changed contemporary Native American jewelry more than any other jeweler Why Native American jewelry transformed dramatically in the mid-19th century Which contemporary Native American jewelers you should be watching How the Heard Museum got its start, and how it showcases Native American arts in the Southwest and beyond About Diana Pardue: Diana Pardue is Curator of Collections at the Heard Museum, a Phoenix-based museum dedica...
Episode 100: Porcelain Dolls, Rabbit’s Feet, Padlocks: What Inspires This Jeweler’s Unusual Creations with Castro, Art Jeweler, founder and owner of CASTRO NYC
December 21, 2020 11:00 - 43 minutes - 40.3 MBJewelry designer Castro’s unusual pieces are a reflection of his unusual entry into the world of jewelry. After starting out by selling his work from a table on the sidewalk in Soho, Castro has now become an internationally known artist with his own line, Castro NYC. He joined the Jewelry Journey Podcast to talk about how he became a largely self-taught jeweler, the inspiration behind his fantastical work, and his experience as a Black jewelry designer now living in Istanbul. Read the episod...
Episode 99: Capturing the Human Experience with Tiny, Wearable Sculpture with Art Jewelry Maker, Asagi Maeda
December 14, 2020 11:00 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MBWhat you’ll learn in this episode: How jewelry can be used to tell people’s life stories What “ningen” are, and how Asagi uses them in her work Where Asagi draws her inspiration from How Asagi has taken “jewelry as sculpture” to a new level About Asagi Maeda Asagi Maeda lives in Tokyo, where she makes jewelry and lectures on jewelry making at Jyoshibi University of Art and Design. She is fascinated by the notion of the city being a mass of boxes we can peer into and catch a glimpse...
Episode 98: Inside William Harper’s Quarantine Jewelry Studio
December 07, 2020 16:00 - 24 minutes - 22.1 MBBetween a contentious election, a global pandemic and a months-long quarantine, it’s no wonder that jeweler William Harper’s work has taken a darker turn than usual. Although Harper’s work has always been esoteric, the events of the past year have pushed him to play with the size, complexity and construction of his work. He joined the Jewelry Journey Podcast to give us an inside look at the pieces he’s been working on and to talk about his creative process. What you’ll learn in this episod...
Episode 97: How the Millicent Rogers Museum Is Preserving Southwest Jewelry with Goldsmith, David Anderson
November 30, 2020 11:00 - 40 minutes - 37.3 MBAs a Taos native and skilled goldsmith, David Anderson has a deep connection to Southwestern jewelry. That connection led him to a position on the board at the Millicent Rogers Museum, and a role repairing the famous socialite’s extensive jewelry collection. He joined the Jewelry Journey Podcast to talk about how Millicent became the foremost Southwestern jewelry collector of her time, his process for repairing her historically significant jewelry, and his own work as a goldsmith and mokume-...
Episode 96: Why Collectors Love to Collect: Understanding Your Behavior, with Author Dr. Shirley Mueller
November 23, 2020 11:00 - 45 minutes - 42.1 MBWhat you’ll learn in this episode: Why collectors hate missing the chance to buy a piece they love What makes collecting pleasurable, and why fakes, loss and damage can cause so much pain for collectors The difference between collecting and hoarding Why some people want to collect and others don’t, and how that can impact relationships between collectors and non-collectors How Shirley wrote her book, Inside the Head of a Collector: Neuropsychological Forces at Play About Shirley Mu...
Episode 95: The Susan Beech Mid-Career Artist Grant: Making Your Application Stand Out with Bonnie Levine, AJF Board Member
November 16, 2020 11:00 - 29 minutes - 26.7 MBWhat you’ll learn in this episode: What that Susan Beech Mid-Career Artist Grant is and the criteria for applying What the application includes, and Bonnie’s tips for ensuring it is submitted properly What types of proposals catch the judges’ eye Why past winners’ applications were successful, and what they have done with the funds This year’s judges and deadlines Now entering its third round, Art Jewelry Forum’s Susan Beech Mid-Career Artist Grant is an incredible opportunity for ...
Episode 94: How the Susan Beech Mid-Career Artist Grant Is Helping Push the Boundaries of Art Jewelry with Enthusiastic Art Jewelry Collector, Susan Beech
November 09, 2020 20:09 - 24 minutes - 22.2 MBWhat you’ll learn in this episode: How Art Jewelry Forum went from a small meetup of art jewelry enthusiasts to an international organization Why Susan wanted to focus her support on mid-career artists, and how she defines what a mid-career artist is What Susan hopes grant recipients and applicants will gain from the award How past winners have used the funds to advance their work About Susan Beech Susan Beech is an avid jewelry collector and longtime member of Art Jewelry Forum. H...
Episode 93: Combining Creativity and Business Savvy: Making Smart Decisions in the Art Jewelry Industry with Multi-Award Winning Artist Raïssa Bump
November 02, 2020 11:00 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MBWhat you’ll learn in this episode: Why jewelry is a fascinating part of our daily rituals How Raïssa developed her earring subscription program, and why it’s a viable way for jewelry artists to make steady income What Art Jewelry Forum is, and how it has helped Raïssa and other jewelry professionals and enthusiasts learn and connect How a developing a studio practice is similar to cooking About Raïssa Bump Born in 1980, Raïssa Bump earned a BFA in metals from Rhode Island School of...
Episode 93: Combining Creativity and Business Savvy: Making Smart Decisions in the Art Jewelry Industry with Multi-Award Winning Artist, Raïssa Bump
November 02, 2020 11:00 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MBWhat you’ll learn in this episode: Why jewelry is a fascinating part of our daily rituals How Raïssa developed her earring subscription program, and why it’s a viable way for jewelry artists to make steady income What Art Jewelry Forum is, and how it has helped Raïssa and other jewelry professionals and enthusiasts learn and connect How a developing a studio practice is similar to cooking About Raïssa Bump Born in 1980, Raïssa Bump earned a BFA in metals from Rhode Island School of...
Episode 92: Art Jewelry in Sweden: Stockholm’s Platina Gallery with Sofia Björkman Artist and Gallery Owner
October 29, 2020 10:00 - 13 minutes - 12.7 MBWhat you’ll learn in this episode: Why metalsmithing techniques can be useful even when using other materials. Why the global art jewelry community is more tight-knit than other artistic fields. How jewelry’s interactive nature separates it from other fine arts. Sofia’s future plans for her gallery, Platina. About Sofia Björkman Sofia Bjorkman didn’t intend to create a globally known art jewelry gallery when she opened Platina in Stockholm 20 years ago; she just wanted to have a sp...
Episode 91: Genre-Defying Jewelry: Overcoming Limiting Beliefs with John Moore Multi-Award Winning Artist
October 26, 2020 15:46 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MBWhat you’ll learn in this episode: How John created Lacewing, his award-winning large-scale neckpiece The unexpected effects that winning an award can have on a jewelry artist’s career Why film can be a better medium than still photography to capture jewelry Why the key to artistic success is unlearning the limiting beliefs we learn in adulthood How the current climate may create opportunity for new growth About John Moore: With unbridled self-expression at its core, the work of ...
Episode 91: Genre-Defying Jewelry: Overcoming Limiting Beliefs with John Moore, Multi-Award Winning Artist
October 26, 2020 15:46 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MBWhat you’ll learn in this episode: How John created Lacewing, his award-winning large-scale neckpiece The unexpected effects that winning an award can have on a jewelry artist’s career Why film can be a better medium than still photography to capture jewelry Why the key to artistic success is unlearning the limiting beliefs we learn in adulthood How the current climate may create opportunity for new growth About John Moore: With unbridled self-expression at its core, the work of ...
Episode 90: Design For Yourself First: Following Your Passion To Create Expressive Jewelry wtih Sylvie Corbelin Paris-based Fine Jewelry Designer
October 22, 2020 10:00 - 30 minutes - 27.6 MBWhat you’ll learn in this episode: The two ways to go about creating a piece of jewelry, and which process Sylvie uses. Why earrings aren’t just for the person wearing them. How Sylvie works with unusual materials, like bamboo and uncommon stones. Sylvie’s advice for emerging jewelers. About Sylvie Corbelin: Antiques dealer turned gemologist Sylvie Corbelin is renowned for intricate, exquisitely detailed designs that celebrate jewels in many forms. Antique and rare stones feature p...
Episode 89: Shaping Inspiration in Clay: How One Jewelry Artist Honed Her Process with Loretta Lam
October 19, 2020 10:00 - 17 minutes - 16.5 MBWhat you’ll learn in this episode: Why polymer clay is the perfect medium for anyone interested in color. How polymer clay became popular in the 70s and 80s. Why it’s important for art students and craftspeople to understand the principles of design. How Loretta finds her inspiration and how she encourages others to do the same. Loretta’s advice for people entering creative careers. About Loretta Lam As a child, Loretta Lam would play with her mother's vintage button box, mak...
Episode 88: A Century of Mexican Silver Jewelry Design: How Taxco Continues to Innovate with Dr. Penny Morrill
October 15, 2020 10:00 - 33 minutes - 30.8 MBWhat you’ll learn in this episode: Why Taxco became a hotbed for silver design and innovation. How the Mexican Silver Renaissance began, and what factors influenced it. How William Spratling’s silver jewelry designs made their way around the world. Which Taxco silver artists you should be following today. About Penny Morrill: Dr. Penny Morrill has developed a history of modern Mexican silver, using primary sources. She participated in establishing the Sutherland Taxco Collection at...
Episode 87: Educating People About Jewelry, One Throw Pillow at a Time with Julie Bishop, Founder of Juler’s Row and Amy Wilson, Interior Designer
October 12, 2020 10:00 - 23 minutes - 21.7 MBWhat you’ll learn in this episode: How jewelry and fashion trends influence other areas of design. The importance of educating customers on jewelry. Why social media marketing has been important for the business, and what strategies they use on Instagram. How Juler’s Row products draw on jewelry designs from throughout history. Why many people don’t realize contemporary jewelry is often influenced by the past. About Julie Bishop and Amy Wilson: Juler's Row began in 2011 as a jew...
Episode 86: From the Wrist to the Gallery Wall: Getting People to See Jewelry as Art with Andrea Gutierrez, Jewelry Artist and Owner of Andrea Gutierrez Jewelry
October 08, 2020 10:00 - 21 minutes - 19.5 MBWhat you’ll learn in this episode: The inspiration and process behind Andrea’s beaded and embroidered cuffs. How to source and re-purpose vintage beads. Why the symbiosis between jewelry artist and technical jeweler is important for the success of a piece. Global trends in jewelry, and why some locations prefer “bling” rather than art jewelry. Why the art world is hesitant to accept jewelry. About Andrea Gutierrez: Andrea Gutierrez is the owner and designer of Andrea Gutierrez Je...
Episode 85: Get to Know Russian Jewelry Beyond Fabergé with Marie Betteley, Jewelry Dealer & Gemologist
October 05, 2020 10:00 - 18 minutes - 16.7 MBWhat you’ll learn in this episode: Why Fabergé isn’t the only Russian treasure that jewelry collectors and enthusiasts should care about. How Russia’s 18th Century empresses shaped jewelry trends of the time. Why Jérémie Pauzié is the best jeweler you’ve probably never heard of. How Marie leads tours to jewelry capitals in Russia and Europe. What is included in Marie’s new book, “Beyond Fabergé: Imperial Russian Jewelry.” About Marie Betteley: Marie Betteley is a leading authorit...
Episode 84: Antique Jewelry Doesn’t Have to Be Intimidating For Buyers or Sellers with Jeff Russak, Owner of Lawrence Jeffrey Estate Jewelers
October 01, 2020 10:00 - 30 minutes - 27.6 MBWhat you’ll learn in this episode: Why the key to selling or buying jewelry online is having a no-questions-asked return policy. How Jeff selects jewelry for the store, and why he prefers buying in Europe. How to respectfully ask a dealer about a piece of jewelry when you have no intention of purchasing it. Why there is a welcoming atmosphere at Lawrence Jeffrey Estate Jewelers, and how that has attracted a wide range of customers. How taste in jewelry differs around the country. A...
Episode 83: Capturing the Universe with Metal and Gemstones with Valerie Jo Coulson, Multi-Award-Winning Fine Jewelry Artist
September 28, 2020 10:00 - 32 minutes - 29.5 MBWhat you’ll learn in this episode: What resources Valerie used to teach herself jewelry making. What sacred geometry is, and how it influences Valerie’s work. The process behind creating “The Gauntlet,” a bracelet featuring stunning Queensland black boulder opals. How jewelry is similar to architecture. About Valerie Jo Coulson Valerie Jo Coulson is an American designer whose brand is strongly defined by her personality and philosophy. She has worked as a studio jewelry designer, ...
Episode 82: Jewelry That Makes You Think with Susan Cummins, Founder of Art Jewelry Forum
September 21, 2020 10:00 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MBWhat you’ll learn in this episode: What art jewelry is and how it differs from artist’s jewelry. Why the boundaries between jewelry and other art and design disciplines are breaking down. How the breaking down of boundaries is changing how jewelry is purchased, collected and exhibited. How Art Jewelry Forum got started and what its plans are for the future. About Susan Cummins: Susan Cummins has been involved in numerous ways in the visual arts world over the last 35 years, from wo...
Episode 81: The Jewelry Library is Creating Spaces for Connecting Jewelry Lovers with Karen Davidov, Founder of The Jewelry Library
September 14, 2020 10:00 - 27 minutes - 24.8 MBWhat you’ll learn in this episode: What jewelry literacy is, and why it is important. How Karen curated her collection of vintage jewelry and jewelry books. How stylists and costume designers work with jewelry archivists. How The Jewelry Library is continuing its programming online. What to expect from The Jewelry Library in the future. About Karen Davidov: Karen Davidov is an independent art and design producer with experience working in libraries as a researcher, on libraries a...
Episode 80: Old Jewelry, New Methods: How Kentshire Galleries Has Modernized It’s Vintage Jewelry Business with Matthew Imberman, Co-President of Kentshire Galleries
September 07, 2020 10:00 - 40 minutes - 37.4 MBWhat you’ll learn in this episode: How Kentshire Galleries has adapted over the years and continues to modernize its brand. Why digital marketing is the key to preserving interest in vintage jewelry. How to get young people to connect with antique jewelry, even if they can’t afford it (yet). Why retail shopping will never go back to the way it was pre-pandemic. Why style, rather than stone quality or appreciation in value, is the quality to look for when shopping for period jewelry....
Episode 78: Turning Basic Materials into One-of-a-Kind Jewelry with Adi Raffled Podhozer, Owner of ADI RAFFELD PODHORZER
August 24, 2020 10:00 - 17 minutes - 16.4 MBWhat you’ll learn in this episode: Why Adi uses unusual materials and printing processes in her work. How jewelry, fashion and art intersect and inspire one another. How Adi scored a partnership with El Al Airlines and what techniques she uses to promote her work. About Adi Raffeld Podhorzer: Adi is an Israeli fashion designer and owner of the boutique brand ADI RAFFELD PODHORZER, which operates in the Israeli and international designing field. The unique designs of ADI RAFFELD PODH...
Episode 74: Yes, it’ Real.. Jewelry in plastic! Cara Croninger's jewelry journey from her daughter's perspective with introduction from Lisa Berman
July 09, 2020 10:00 - 39 minutes - 36 MBWhat you’ll learn in this episode: An insider’s look into Cara Croninger’s innovative work and process. How Cara’s color creations makes her pieces unique. The impact of Robert Lee Morris and Cara Croninger’s relationship. How The Clocktower in New York helped influence artists such as Cara. Saudia’s plans to carry on her mother’s legacy with Lisa M. Berman . About Saudia Young and Cara Croninger: Cara Croninger was a pioneer in the art of acrylic and polyester resin jewelr...
Episode 73: Jewelry in America: Discover Jewelry Past and Present at the 2020 ASJRA Conference. NOTE: Since recording this episode, ASJRA has rescheduled its 15th annual conference “Jewelry in America” in New York City to September 11 – 12, 2020. U
April 20, 2020 10:00 - 12 minutes - 12 MBWhat you’ll learn in this episode: How the Association for the Study of Jewelry and Related Arts was formed, and why ASJRA started its annual conference. The impetus behind this year’s theme, Jewelry in America. An overview of conference speakers and what topics they’ll be covering. About Elyse Karlin: Elyse Zorn Karlin is the co-director of the Association for the Study of Jewelry and Related Arts (ASJRA) and publisher of Adornment, a magazine of jewelry and related arts. She also...
Episode 72: Accessorizing the World in One-of-a-Kind Costume Jewelry Designs with Robert Sorrell, Founder of Sorrell Originals
April 13, 2020 10:00 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MBWhat you’ll learn in this episode: How Robert transitioned from working in the restaurant industry to creating unique pieces of costume jewelry. Why “costume jewelry” shouldn’t be considered a pejorative term. What clients are usually looking for when they ask Robert to design for them. About Robert Sorrell: Robert Sorrell is the founder of Sorrell Originals which creates original, one-of-a-kind costume jewelry prized for its distinctive design. Robert’s jewels have appeared in the m...
Episode 71: From a String of Pearls to a Global Brand: Israel’s Yvel Jewelry House with Isaac Levy, Co-Founder of Yvel
April 06, 2020 10:00 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MBWhat you’ll learn in this episode: The history of the Moussaieff family jewelry business and how it sparked the creation of Yvel. What sets a baroque pearl apart from a “perfect” pearl. Why it’s incorrect to think pearls don’t hold their value. How Yvel created its Design Center and the Megemeria School of Jewelry and Art to give back to the community. About Isaac Levy: Isaac Levy and his wife Orna are the founders of the Israeli luxury jewelry brand Yvel, best known worldwide for ...
Episode 70: Innovation in Jewelry & Metalsmithing at Israel’s Shenkar College with Uri Samet, Head of the Jewelry Design Department at Israel’s Shenkar College of Engineering, Design, and Art
March 30, 2020 10:00 - 16 minutes - 14.9 MBWhat you’ll learn in this episode: How and why Shenkar’s Department of Jewelry Design was founded. Why Shenkar is on the cutting-edge of jewelry design and innovation education. The unique classes Shenkar offers to students. How Shenkar prepares students for careers in the jewelry design field. About Uri Samet: Uri Samet is the co-founder of the Alice Gottesman Jewelry Design Department at Shenkar College in Israel, where he served as a senior lecturer and member of the faculty unt...
Episode 69: Discovering Tel Aviv’s Up-and-Coming Fashion and Jewelry Designers with Galit Reismann, Founder of TLVstyle
March 23, 2020 16:00 - 19 minutes - 18.3 MBWhat you’ll learn in this episode: How Tel Aviv became Israel’s fashion and jewelry hotspot. Why Israeli jewelry design has become more individualistic over the last decade. Shopping tips for visitors in Tel Aviv. Top Israeli jewelry designers to watch. About Galit Reismann: Israeli tastemaker, entrepreneur, curator and fashion-content expert Galit Reismann decided to combine her passion for fashion with her deep connection to Tel Aviv. Her initial concept was to expose visitors to...
Episode 68: Going Inside MUDE: Portugal’s Only Museum of Design with Bárbara Coutinho, Director of Museum of Design and Fashion in Lisbon
March 16, 2020 10:00 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MBWhat you’ll learn in this episode: How Museum of Design and Fashion (MUDE) in Lisbon created an international fashion and jewelry collection with a strong focus on Portuguese design. How MUDE was founded, and what to expect when it reopens in 2021. The history of gold in Portugal, and how contemporary designers are reimagining this tradition. About Bárbara Coutinho: Bárbara Coutinho has been the director and programmer of MUDE, Museum of Design and Fashion in Lisbon, since 2006. Loca...
Episode 67: Tracking Down the Boivin Starfish: The World’s Most Alluring Piece of Jewelry with Cherie Burns, Author & Investigative Reporter
March 09, 2020 10:00 - 20 minutes - 19.1 MBWhat you’ll learn in this episode: What Boivin starfish brooches are, and why they are so sought after. The history of the House of Boivin and the socialites who wore its jewelry. Why the world of haute couture jewelry is notoriously secretive. Why rare, fine jewelry often goes out of sight for decades at a time. About Cherie Burns: Cherie Burns is the author of “Diving for Starfish—The Jeweler, The Actress, The Heiress and One of the World’s Most Alluring Pieces of Jewelry” (St. ...
Episode 65: Parisian Jewelry: The Best Places to Learn and Shop with Rachel Kaplan, Owner of French Links Tours
March 02, 2020 11:00 - 20 minutes - 19.3 MBWhat you’ll learn in this episode: The best French museums and stores to visit and learn about jewelry. How French and American jewelry and fashion designers have influenced each other. Which Paris flea markets are best to shop for unique jewelry and French furniture. How Rachel helps collectors go behind the scenes of Paris’ jewelry landscape. About Rachel Kaplan: Rachel Kaplan is the owner of French Links Tours, the only American-owned and operated high-end luxury tour and event...
Episode 64: Jewelry Cataloging 101: How to Organize and Preserve Your Collection with Rebekah Frank, Jewelry Artist, Metalsmith & Former Executive Director of Art Jewelry Forum
February 26, 2020 11:00 - 32 minutes - 30.3 MBWhat you’ll learn in this episode: What parameters to consider when deciding how to catalogue a collection. How Rebekah came to work exclusively in steel. Why cataloguing jewelry is so important in telling its story. Digital and analogue strategies for cataloguing your collection. About Rebekah Frank: Rebekah Frank is a jewelry artist and metalsmith whose chosen material is steel, a fascination discovered through a challenge received when she was 18. Her creative practice has focu...
Episode 63: A Look into Copenhagen’s Thriving Jewelry Scene with Diana Holstein, Goldsmith & Partner at Emquies-Holstein
February 24, 2020 11:00 - 16 minutes - 15.6 MBWhat you’ll learn in this episode: How Diana’s training in graphic design led to a career as a goldsmith. How Diana and Hanan Emquies came to found Emquies-Holstein and the type of jewelry they create. How the Goldsmiths' Guild helps connect and promote the work of Danish goldsmiths. What Goldsmiths' Guild’s City of Jewellery event entails. About Diana Holstein: Diana Holstein has worked as a designer for Tiffany & Co., Ralph Lauren, Royal Copenhagen and Georg Jensen Damask, among...
Episode 62: Creating a Luxury Buying Experience for Uncommon High Karat Gold Jewelry with Whitney Abrams, Owner of Whitney Abrams Jewelry
February 19, 2020 11:00 - 20 minutes - 18.4 MBWhat you’ll learn in this episode: The differences between a retail business and a private studio. How to work with your clients to create custom pieces and keep them coming back. Advice for opening your own retail space. Trends younger customers are seeking out. About Whitney Abrams: Whitney Abrams’ high karat gold creations are a reflection of her love of the Renaissance aesthetic and her admiration for the technical abilities of the Ancients. Inspired by the rich tones of high...
Episode 61: Patina Gallery: Presenting Sophisticated Contemporary Works Against a Unique Cultural Backdrop with Allison Barnett, Co-Owner of Patina Gallery
February 17, 2020 11:00 - 19 minutes - 17.8 MBWhat you’ll learn in this episode: The meaning behind Patina and how the gallery was established. Why Allison decided to focus on contemporary jewelry. How the gallery’s geographic location influences who and what they show. What role Allison plays in finding the bridge between the artist and the collector. Trends and changes in the art jewelry market over the decades. About Allison Barnett: Allison Barnett is the co-owner of Patina Gallery in Santa Fe, New Mexico. She holds a BF...
Episode 60: Galerie MiniMasterpiece: Showcasing Wearable Art by Contemporary Artists & Designers with Esther de Beaucé, Founder & Owner of Galerie MiniMasterpiece
February 10, 2020 09:00 - 25 minutes - 35.7 MBWhat you’ll learn in this episode: How Galerie MiniMasterpiece works with artists and designers to create and showcase small scale wearable art. The renowned artists and designers Esther has worked with and the pieces they have created. How the avant-garde jewelry scene in Paris has begun to grow in international profile. Why American women are seen as more free in their style choices compared to European women. About Esther de Beaucé: Esther de Beaucé is the founder and owner of G...
Episode 59: Putting Portuguese Art Jewelry on the Map with Cristina Filipe, Professor, Artist & Author
February 03, 2020 09:00 - 34 minutes - 47.7 MBWhat you’ll learn in this episode: Why the burgeoning Portuguese art jewelry scene was often overlooked by the international community in the 1960s through the 1980s. What surprising information Cristina uncovered during her book research. How Cristina founded the association PIN to give Portuguese contemporary jewelry a platform. About Cristina Filipe: Cristina Filipe is a leading figure in Portuguese art jewelry and has a Ph.D. in Artistic Studies from the Catholic University of Po...
Episode 58: Vintage Engagement Rings & Antique Jewels with Suzanne Martinez, Co-Owner of Lang Antique & Estate Jewelry
January 27, 2020 09:00 - 23 minutes - 32.9 MBWhat you’ll learn in this episode: How Lang Antique & Estate Jewelry became the go-to restorer and seller of antique and vintage engagement diamond rings. How the term “vintage” has changed over the time. How customer tastes have evolved toward socially responsible jewelry. How Lang’s Antique Jewelry University originally started as a wiki database devoted to jewelry history and has since become a tremendous resource. Advice for new sellers and buyers interested in getting started i...
Episode 57: Expressing Love and Grief: Mourning and Sentimental Jewelry with Sarah Nehama, Studio Jeweler & Collector
January 20, 2020 09:00 - 22 minutes - 30.9 MBWhat you’ll learn in this episode: Defining “sentimental” jewelry—including pieces that honor relationships between lovers as well as family relationships. What lover’s eye jewelry is, and how it became fashionable in the 18th century. The different styles of mourning jewelry. Sarah’s process for making jewelry and how her interest in mourning and sentimental jewelry influences it. How to use modern genealogical tools and historical records to uncover the history of a piece of mourn...
Episode 56: Why Vintage Costume Jewelry Needs to Be Part of Your Collection with Pamela Wiggins Siegel & Melinda Lewis, Co-Founders of Costume Jewelry Collectors International
January 13, 2020 09:00 - 18 minutes - 25.5 MBWhat you’ll learn in this episode: Why jewelry collectors should pay attention to costume jewelry. How costume jewelry can be a way to boldly express yourself and your unique style. Why Costume Jewelry Collectors International (CJCI) was founded. The resources CJCI provides to members across fifteen countries. What exciting speakers, events and sponsors attendees can anticipate for the October 23-25, 2020 CJCI Convention. About Costume Jewelry Collectors International: CJCI is a ...
Episode 55: The Arts and Crafts Movement: More Than Art; A Way of Life with Nonie Gadsden, Katharine Lane Weems Senior Curator of American Decorative Arts and Sculpture at Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
January 06, 2020 09:00 - 23 minutes - 32 MBWhat you’ll learn in this episode: How Nonie views a curator’s role within a museum. Origins of the Arts & Crafts movement and major players. Why the Arts and Crafts Movement didn’t have a particular artistic style. Why MFA is focused on showing Arts and Crafts pieces from all of the Americas in its collection. Overview of the “Boston Made: Arts and Crafts Jewelry and Metalwork” exhibit. About “Boston Made Arts and Crafts Jewelry and Metalwork” Exhibit The “Boston Made: Arts and ...
Episode 54: Expressing Life: European Jewelry & Art Design with Stefanie Walker, Jewelry Historian & Senior Program Officer at the National Endowment for the Humanities
December 30, 2019 09:00 - 27 minutes - 38 MBWhat you’ll learn in this episode: What role the King Tut exhibition played in sparking Stefanie’s desire to learn goldsmithing. How the jeweler apprenticeship system works in Germany. How famed glassmaker and jeweler René Lalique’s complex relationships with the women in his life played a major role in his jewelry designs. The history behind The Met’s catalogue and exhibit “The Silver Caesars: A Renaissance Mystery” and Stefanie’s work as a contributor. About Stefanie Walker: Stef...
Episode 53: Elevating Your Style and Confidence with Vintage Jewelry with Veronica Staudt, Founder of Vintage Meet Modern
December 23, 2019 09:00 - 24 minutes - 34.2 MBWhat you’ll learn in this episode: Why Vintage Meet Modern was created. How Vintage Meet Modern defines the term “vintage.” How Vintage Meet Modern works with clients to bring style and glamour to their everyday wardrobe. How jewelry can help build self-confidence. Why the role vintage jewelry plays in modern fashion will continue to grow. About Veronica Staudt Veronica Staudt is the founder of Vintage Meet Modern, an online boutique specializing in designer and vintage jewelry a...
Episode 52: An Introduction to the National Association of Jewelry Appraisers, with Gail Brett Levine, President of the National Association of Jewelry Appraisers
December 16, 2019 09:00 - 21 minutes - 28.9 MBWhat you’ll learn in this episode: Why the National Association of Jewelry Appraisers (NAJA) was founded with the sole purpose of focusing on jewelry appraisal, and who should consider becoming a member. How members can obtain certification in jewelry appraisal through NAJA’s course work. Information on NAJA’s Annual Winter Conference (February 2020) and Mid-Year Conference (August 2020). Why Gail believes having a graduate gemology degree is necessary to be a successful appraiser. A...
Episode 51: Eyewear: A Growing Realm of Wearable Art, with Julia Gogosha, Owner of Gogosha Optique
December 09, 2019 09:00 - 17 minutes - 24.2 MBWhat you’ll learn in this episode: How eyeglasses-as-fashion has exploded in recent years. Why wearers have shifted from owning one pair to multiple pairs. How Julia finds new designers to carry and showcase. Why “wardrobing eyewear” is a growing trend based on the immense spectrum of choices available. Julia Gogosha is the founder and owner of Gogosha Optique, a high-end, service-and design-driven optical boutique located in the Echo Park area of Los Angeles. Gogosha Optique feature...
Episode 50: The Original Miami Beach Antique Show 2020 – More Than Antiques with Michelle Orman, Public Relations for The Original Miami Beach Antique Show
December 02, 2019 09:00 - 14 minutes - 19.5 MBWhat you’ll learn in this episode: What to expect at The Original Miami Beach Antique Show being held January 4-8, 2020. What makes The Original Miami Beach Antique Show different from other antique shows for attendees. Why the show has returned to the Miami Beach Convention Center and what impressive renovations were made to the venue. What strategies visitors can use to make the most of their time at the show. Why organizers created the Jewelry History Series conference to run in ...