Episode 129
What 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 […]
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What 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 […]
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What 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 […]
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What 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 […]
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What 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 […]
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What 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 […]
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What 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 […]
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What 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 […]
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What 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 […]
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What 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 […]
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