Episode 184
What you’ll learn in this episode: Why ancient Nubian jewelry is still significant today How the Kingdom of Kush rose and fell How ancient jewelry motifs, techniques and materials were shared and adapted between cultures Why the Museum of Fine Arts Boston has a significant collection of ancient Nubian art, and why it’s being exhibited […]
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What you’ll learn in this episode: How Chinese export porcelain differs from other types of porcelain Why a true collector is different from a dealer Why deaccessioning is an important process for collectors, even if it’s painful How the endowment effect can make it difficult for collectors to sell their items What factors to consider […]
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What you’ll learn in this episode: How Chinese export porcelain differs from other types of porcelain Why a true collector is different from a dealer Why deaccessioning is an important process for collectors, even if it’s painful How the endowment effect can make it difficult for collectors to sell their items What factors to consider […]
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What you’ll learn in this episode: The difference between jadeite and nephrite, and why both are known as jade Why Chinese artisans have chosen to carve jade for thousands of years Why jade can be purchased at dramatically different price points How to spot a pseudo jade that has been dyed or polymer treated Why […]
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What you’ll learn in this episode: The difference between jadeite and nephrite, and why both are known as jade Why Chinese artisans have chosen to carve jade for thousands of years Why jade can be purchased at dramatically different price points How to spot a pseudo jade that has been dyed or polymer treated Why […]
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What you’ll learn in this episode: What it means to be a personal jeweler, and how Jessica helps repurpose people’s unworn jewelry How Jessica came up with the idea for her podcast, Inside the Jewel Vault What pieces Jessica would include in her fantasy jewel vault Why wearing jewelry connects us to our humanity Why […]
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What you’ll learn in this episode: What it means to be a personal jeweler, and how Jessica helps repurpose people’s unworn jewelry How Jessica came up with the idea for her podcast, Inside the Jewel Vault What pieces Jessica would include in her fantasy jewel vault Why wearing jewelry connects us to our humanity Why […]
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What you’ll learn in this episode: How Wayne used his trip around the world to learn the art and science of metalsmithing Why it’s important for emerging metalsmiths to understand they are part of a global mosaic of creatives How Wayne made jewelry for the Grateful Dead and Blues Traveler Why Wayne is selective about […]
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What you’ll learn in this episode: How Wayne used his trip around the world to learn the art and science of metalsmithing Why it’s important for emerging metalsmiths to understand they are part of a global mosaic of creatives How Wayne made jewelry for the Grateful Dead and Blues Traveler Why Wayne is selective about […]
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What you’ll learn in this episode: How Ukraine’s built landscape has inspired Inesa’s designs Why sketching jewels and gemstones is uniquely challenging, and which techniques can make this process easier What Inesa’s students learn through Draw Me a Jewel classes Why technical and material innovation is essential for any jewelry brand that wants to last […]
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