Episode 194 Part 1: Jewelry Appraiser Ed Lewand’s Tips for Getting the Most Value Out of Your Jewelry

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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An Introduction to the National Association of Jewelry Appraisers, with Gail Brett Levine, President of the National Association of Jewelry Appraisers

Episode 52

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 […]

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Putting Portuguese Art Jewelry on the Map with Cristina Filipe, Professor, Artist & Author

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 […]

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Episode 192 Part 2: The Jewelry of Bill Smith: JoAnne Spiller’s Mission to Preserve the Trailblazing Designer’s Story

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 […]

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Episode 192 Part 1: The Jewelry of Bill Smith: JoAnne Spiller’s Mission to Preserve the Trailblazing Designer’s Story

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 […]

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