Jewelry Journey Podcast

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 her jewelry directly to customers during the...

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 of collectors and maintained those relationships, even in...

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 now About Guy Burton: Guy Burton, DGA is the Bespoke Director a...

What you'll learn in this episode: Why creating a successful jewelry business takes more than a love of jewelry Why collectors should focus on fewer, better quality things   How Dana tailors her services to capture the millennial market Why more people are choosing wearable, everyday jewelry rather than showstopping pieces How Dana defines what a collector is About Dana Kraus The DK Farnum collect...

What you'll learn in this episode: How Charles turned his interest in gems into a global business Why it's important to look for accreditations from GIA and the American Society of Appraisers when choosing an appraiser How appraisers can make the most of gem trade shows What the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles has planned for its gem and mineral collection Why Charles has led gem tours of Br...

What you'll learn in this episode: Who Antwerp's Fashion Six were, and how they influenced Sonia and jewelry design in general How jewelry and fashion have a symbiotic relationship How art, travels, and women from history inspire Sonia How the pandemic shifted Sonia's focus for her business, and why teaching jewelry making is a fulfilling path for some jewelers About Sonia Boyajian Sonia designs p...

What you'll learn in this episode: The difference between GIA's three major programs Where GIA's campuses are located, and the differences between them Why GIA (and the jewelry industry as a whole) is a great place for anyone, regardless of their background Why GIA's graduate gemologist distinction is so respected About Kimberly Overlin Kimberly Overlin is Dean of Students at the Gemological Insti...

What you'll learn in this episode: Why Emiko started using Lego in her jewelry Tips for working with a trademarked medium Why Emiko's latest work combines jewelry, mindfulness and restorative yoga Why jewelry creates connections and understanding between people About Emiko Oye San Francisco artist Emiko Oye creates bold and colorful jewelry with repurposed LEGO® - from ready-to-wear, to one-of-a-k...

What you'll learn in this episode: The history behind Elyse's latest exhibit, "Out of This World! Jewelry in the Space Age," and why it's being exhibited at a science museum How jewelry artists are using space age material such as moissanite and tektite Why there is more overlap between science and jewelry than meets the eye Upcoming lectures from the Association for the Study of Jewelry & Related...

What you'll learn in this episode: How Yvonne went from Egyptology intern to America's first jewelry curator   Why jewelry needs to be placed in its historical context alongside other decorative arts Why it can be more difficult to get museum trustees to see the value of jewelry, and how Yvonne overcame that challenge How jewelry is an essential key to understanding history Yvonne's upcoming publi...

What you'll learn in this episode: How Charles Loloma changed contemporary Native American jewelry more than any other jeweler Why Native American jewelry transformed dramatically in the mid-19 th century Which contemporary Native American jewelers you should be watching How the Heard Museum got its start, and how it showcases Native American arts in the Southwest and beyond About Diana Pardue: Di...

Jewelry designer Castro's unusual pieces are a reflection of his unusual entry into the world of jewelry. After starting out by selling his work from a table on the sidewalk in Soho, Castro has now become an internationally known artist with his own line, Castro NYC. He joined the Jewelry Journey Podcast to talk about how he became a largely self-taught jeweler, the inspiration behind his fantasti...

What you'll learn in this episode: How jewelry can be used to tell people's life stories What "ningen" are, and how Asagi uses them in her work Where Asagi draws her inspiration from How Asagi has taken "jewelry as sculpture" to a new level About Asagi Maeda Asagi Maeda lives in Tokyo, where she makes jewelry and lectures on jewelry making at Jyoshibi University of Art and Design. She is fascinate...

As a Taos native and skilled goldsmith, David Anderson has a deep connection to Southwestern jewelry. That connection led him to a position on the board at the Millicent Rogers Museum, and a role repairing the famous socialite's extensive jewelry collection. He joined the Jewelry Journey Podcast to talk about how Millicent became the foremost Southwestern jewelry collector of her time, his process...

What you'll learn in this episode: Why collectors hate missing the chance to buy a piece they love What makes collecting pleasurable, and why fakes, loss and damage can cause so much pain for collectors The difference between collecting and hoarding Why some people want to collect and others don't, and how that can impact relationships between collectors and non-collectors How Shirley wrote her bo...

What you'll learn in this episode: What that Susan Beech Mid-Career Artist Grant is and the criteria for applying What the application includes, and Bonnie's tips for ensuring it is submitted properly What types of proposals catch the judges' eye Why past winners' applications were successful, and what they have done with the funds This year's judges and deadlines Now entering its third round, Art...

What you'll learn in this episode: How Art Jewelry Forum went from a small meetup of art jewelry enthusiasts to an international organization Why Susan wanted to focus her support on mid-career artists, and how she defines what a mid-career artist is What Susan hopes grant recipients and applicants will gain from the award How past winners have used the funds to advance their work About Susan Beec...

What you'll learn in this episode: Why jewelry is a fascinating part of our daily rituals How Raïssa developed her earring subscription program, and why it's a viable way for jewelry artists to make steady income What Art Jewelry Forum is, and how it has helped Raïssa and other jewelry professionals and enthusiasts learn and connect How a developing a studio practice is similar to cooking About Ra...

What you'll learn in this episode: Why metalsmithing techniques can be useful even when using other materials. Why the global art jewelry community is more tight-knit than other artistic fields. How jewelry's interactive nature separates it from other fine arts. Sofia's future plans for her gallery, Platina. About Sofia Björkman Sofia Bjorkman didn't intend to create a globally known art jewelry g...

What you'll learn in this episode: The two ways to go about creating a piece of jewelry, and which process Sylvie uses. Why earrings aren't just for the person wearing them. How Sylvie works with unusual materials, like bamboo and uncommon stones. Sylvie's advice for emerging jewelers. About Sylvie Corbelin: Antiques dealer turned gemologist Sylvie Corbelin is renowned for intricate, exquisitely d...

What you'll learn in this episode: Why polymer clay is the perfect medium for anyone interested in color. How polymer clay became popular in the 70s and 80s. Why it's important for art students and craftspeople to understand the principles of design. How Loretta finds her inspiration and how she encourages others to do the same. Loretta's advice for people entering creative careers.   About Lorett...

What you'll learn in this episode: Why Taxco became a hotbed for silver design and innovation. How the Mexican Silver Renaissance began, and what factors influenced it. How William Spratling's silver jewelry designs made their way around the world. Which Taxco silver artists you should be following today. About Penny Morrill: Dr. Penny Morrill has developed a history of modern Mexican silver, usin...

What you'll learn in this episode: How jewelry and fashion trends influence other areas of design. The importance of educating customers on jewelry. Why social media marketing has been important for the business, and what strategies they use on Instagram. How Juler's Row products draw on jewelry designs from throughout history. Why many people don't realize contemporary jewelry is often influenced...

What you'll learn in this episode: The inspiration and process behind Andrea's beaded and embroidered cuffs. How to source and re-purpose vintage beads. Why the symbiosis between jewelry artist and technical jeweler is important for the success of a piece. Global trends in jewelry, and why some locations prefer "bling" rather than art jewelry. Why the art world is hesitant to accept jewelry. About...

What you'll learn in this episode: Why Fabergé isn't the only Russian treasure that jewelry collectors and enthusiasts should care about. How Russia's 18 th Century empresses shaped jewelry trends of the time. Why Jérémie Pauzié is the best jeweler you've probably never heard of. How Marie leads tours to jewelry capitals in Russia and Europe. What is included in Marie's new book, " Beyond Fabergé:...