Jewelry Journey Podcast

What you'll learn in this episode:   How Heidi helps jewelry artists take the next step in their career and create the life they want Why Heidi's business includes multiple components, including making, teaching and running a gallery How the Earrings Galore pop-up sale got started Why Heidi takes risks and breaks the traditional gallery rules when selecting artists How a bit of financial intellige...

  What you'll learn in this episode:   How Heidi helps jewelry artists take the next step in their career and create the life they want Why Heidi's business includes multiple components, including making, teaching and running a gallery How the Earrings Galore pop-up sale got started Why Heidi takes risks and breaks the traditional gallery rules when selecting artists How a bit of financial intelli...

What you'll learn in this episode:   What makes jewelry so difficult to photograph, and Kim's tips for capturing jewelry in photos What techniques Kim uses to make gemstones look shiny, sparkly and colorful Which tools and tips photographers need to get started with jewelry photography Common jewelry photography mistakes and how to avoid them How to choose the right jewelry photographer   About Ki...

What you'll learn in this episode:   What makes jewelry so difficult to photograph, and Kim's tips for capturing jewelry in photos What techniques Kim uses to make gemstones look shiny, sparkly and colorful Which tools and tips photographers need to get started with jewelry photography Common jewelry photography mistakes and how to avoid them How to choose the right jewelry photographer   About Ki...

What you'll learn in this episode:   How art history and jewelry history interact How Jan's experience as a historian helped her write her first book, and what she learned from self-publishing Why sweetheart jewelry became popular during World War II, and why few people today know what it is How Jan draws on her theater background to connect with and educate museum goers How museum education and j...

What you'll learn in this episode:   How art history and jewelry history interact How Jan's experience as a historian helped her write her first book, and what she learned from self-publishing Why sweetheart jewelry became popular during World War II, and why few people today know what it is How Jan draws on her theater background to connect with and educate museum goers How museum education and j...

What you'll learn in this episode:   Why all jewelers need to understand the durability of the stones they work with How Sally designed her book to be a quick reference for jewelers with minimal gemology knowledge Why consumer protections for gemstone quality are lacking, and why jewelers need to take up the mantle for this issue What Sally covers in her gemstones for jewelers classes Which unusua...

What you'll learn in this episode:   Why all jewelers need to understand the durability of the stones they work with How Sally designed her book to be a quick reference for jewelers with minimal gemology knowledge Why consumer protections for gemstone quality are lacking, and why jewelers need to take up the mantle for this issue What Sally covers in her gemstones for jewelers classes Which unusua...

What you'll learn in this episode:   How the artists represented by BABS translate their artistic vision to jewelry Why showing art and jewelry outside of the traditional gallery setting can make it less intimidating for non-collectors Why artist jewelry has yet to catch on with Italian consumers, and how Barbara hopes the industry evolves Why Barbara thinks there should be no division between art...

What you'll learn in this episode:   How the artists represented by BABS translate their artistic vision to jewelry Why showing art and jewelry outside of the traditional gallery setting can make it less intimidating for non-collectors Why artist jewelry has yet to catch on with Italian consumers, and how Barbara hopes the industry evolves Why Barbara thinks there should be no division between art...

What you'll learn in this episode: Why Charon cares more about quality of content than whether something is defined as art, jewelry or craft Why social pressures can make it difficult for people, especially men, to wear art jewelry, and how education can change that Why so many people choose to spend money on traditional jewelry, even if they are intrigued by an art jewelry piece Why Charon believ...

What you'll learn in this episode: Why Charon cares more about quality of content than whether something is defined as art, jewelry or craft Why social pressures can make it difficult for people, especially men, to wear art jewelry, and how education can change that Why so many people choose to spend money on traditional jewelry, even if they are intrigued by an art jewelry piece Why Charon believ...

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 qualified appraiser, and what techniques they use to determ...

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 qualified appraiser, and what techniques they use to determ...

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 adulthood How the current climate may create opportunity for n...

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 there is a welcoming atmosphere at Lawrence Jeffrey Estate Jewelers, and how that has a...

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 (August 2020). Why Gail...

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 leading figure in Portu...

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 shows from the archives. Don't let the fact that it's a rerun discourage you fr...

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 of its time. How jewelry trends trickle down from h...

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 of its time. How jewelry trends trickle down from h...

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 them.   How launching her brand right after art school ga...

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 them.   How launching her brand right after art school ga...

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 gallery, Thereza Pedrosa Gallery. Why even delicate art shouldn't b...

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 gallery, Thereza Pedrosa Gallery. Why even delicate art shouldn't b...