Guest: Amita Bhalla , Artist, Jewelry Maker & Physician
Podcast: Jewelry as Self-Care: How Creative Expression Changed This Artist’s Life
Episode 116
What 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 […]
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Guest: Lausanne Miller, Founder of Shop Lausanne
Podcast: Seeking Affordable Quality Jewelry? Look for Vermeil
Episode 77
What 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 […]
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Guest: Josette Patterson & Amy Elliott, Josette Patterson, cofounder and creative director of Mark Patterson. Amy Elliott, writer and editor.
Podcast: New Book Captures the Story of Mark Patterson Jewelry
Episode 115
What 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 […]
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Guest: Kevin Friedman, Founder of Frankli Wild
Podcast: Kevin Friedman: Taking his clients on a Wild journey of their lives through jewelry
Episode 76
What 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 […]
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Guest: Konstantinos Leoussis, founder of KIL N.Y.C
Podcast: Translating Antique Jewelry For Today’s Jewelry Lovers
Episode 114
What 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 […]
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Guest: Amanda Triossi , Amanda Triossi F.G.A. is a jewelry historian, author, curator, lecturer on the history of Western jewelry design and consultant to luxury goods companies.
Podcast: Simply Brilliant: How Independent Artists of the 60s and 70s Influenced Jewelry
Episode 113
What 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 […]
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Guest: Elizabeth Shypertt, Board Member of Society of North American Goldsmiths
Podcast: Art World Underdog: Why Art Jewelry Is Under Appreciated, and Why That Should Change
Episode 75
What 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. […]
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Guest: Alexia Connellan, Multi-Award Winning Artist
Podcast: How Her Life and Heritage Influences Multi-Award Winning Artist, Alexia Connellan’s Colorful Pieces
Episode 112
What 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 […]
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Guest: Stefan Friedmann, Co-founder of Ornamentum Gallery
Podcast: How Ornamentum Gallery Became the Art Jewel of Hudson, NY
Episode 111
What 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 […]
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Guest: Guy Burton, Director of Hancocks in London
Podcast: How a 172-Year-Old Jewelry House Has Adapted to New Trends
Episode 110
What 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 […]
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