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 […]
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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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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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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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What you’ll learn in this episode: How Thereza helps art collectors enter the world of contemporary jewelry. Why contemporary jewelry shouldn’t be a niche, but a part of the larger art and design scene. How Thereza defines contemporary jewelry, and how she became interested in it. How she selects artists for her art and jewelry […]
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What you’ll learn in this episode: How Thereza helps art collectors enter the world of contemporary jewelry. Why contemporary jewelry shouldn’t be a niche, but a part of the larger art and design scene. How Thereza defines contemporary jewelry, and how she became interested in it. How she selects artists for her art and jewelry […]
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What you’ll learn in this episode: How Melinda created the definitive guide to the Napier Company. What made Napier stand out from other costume jewelry manufacturers of the 20th century. Why Chinese and Russian collectors are becoming increasingly interested in American costume jewelry. How the dawn of costume jewelry changed the way we accessorize. […]
Read More →Episode 189
What you’ll learn in this episode: How Melinda created the definitive guide to the Napier Company. What made Napier stand out from other costume jewelry manufacturers of the 20th century. Why Chinese and Russian collectors are becoming increasingly interested in American costume jewelry. How the dawn of costume jewelry changed the way we accessorize. Why […]
Read More →Episode 188
What you’ll learn in this episode: What jewelry can tell us about the aesthetics and values of a particular era. Why sustainability in the jewelry industry is essential, and why the definition of “sustainable” is much broader than we might think. Why maintaining purpose is the key to making our world and our creative work […]
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