Episode 194
What you’ll learn in this episode: How the internet has changed the way people research and shop for jewelry Why even antique jewelry should be appraised with today’s market in mind Why lab-grown diamonds are becoming increasingly popular, even if they aren’t necessarily a good financial investment How to tell if you’re working with a […]
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What 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 […]
Read More →Episode 84
What 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 […]
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What 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 […]
Read More →Episode 59
What 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 […]
Read More →Episode 193
Hello, podcast listeners! We appreciate you tuning in every week to hear fresh content on the jewelry journey. However, today’s episode is going to be a little different. We’re taking a spring break, which means we won’t be releasing a new episode for several weeks. Instead, we’ve decided to air one of our most popular […]
Read More →Episode 192
What you’ll learn in this episode: Who jewelry designer Bill Smith was, and why his work and life deserve to be remembered. Why Bill Smith was a trailblazer for Black jewelry designers. How JoAnne tracked down long-forgotten jewelry to create the exhibit “Bill Smith: Madison’s Visionary Jewelry Designer.” Why Bill Smith’s body jewelry was ahead […]
Read More →Episode 192
What you’ll learn in this episode: Who jewelry designer Bill Smith was, and why his work and life deserve to be remembered. Why Bill Smith was a trailblazer for Black jewelry designers. How JoAnne tracked down long-forgotten jewelry to create the exhibit “Bill Smith: Madison’s Visionary Jewelry Designer.” Why Bill Smith’s body jewelry was ahead […]
Read More →Episode 191
What you’ll learn in this episode: How Melanie discovered that classic pearls could be seen in a new light. Why younger people, especially men, are embracing pearl jewelry in a new way. How Melanie’s collaboration with Tasaki broke barriers for Japanese customers. The difference between types of pearls, and what it’s like to work with […]
Read More →Episode 191
What you’ll learn in this episode: How Melanie discovered that classic pearls could be seen in a new light. Why younger people, especially men, are embracing pearl jewelry in a new way. How Melanie’s collaboration with Tasaki broke barriers for Japanese customers. The difference between types of pearls, and what it’s like to work with […]
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