Episode 107
What 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 […]
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What 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 […]
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What 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 […]
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What 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® […]
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What 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 […]
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What 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 […]
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What 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 […]
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Jewelry 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 […]
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What 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 […]
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Between 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 […]
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