Jewelry Journey Podcast

  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 20 th 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 the craftsmanship of vintage costume j...

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 20 th 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 the craftsmanship of vintage costume jew...

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 better. Why the term "ethical jewelry" is less about materials and more ab...

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 better. Why the term "ethical jewelry" is less about materials and more ab...

What you'll learn in this episode: How the definition of vintage has changed over time, and what "future collectables" are How to wear vintage jewelry in a modern way Why the pandemic brought about a jewelry and accessories boom Why we should get rid of the idea that it's not chic to repeat jewelry and clothing About Cameron Silver Cameron Silver is the Fashion Director of the H Halston and H by H...

What you'll learn in this episode:   How Jeremy found that landscape architecture translated to jewelry making Why he was drawn to working with paper, and how he came up with his distinctive technique Why jewelry is a powerful object to preserve memories Jeremy's design process and how he creates a unique piece of jewelry for each client   About Jeremy May   Jeremy May is a Landscape Architect bor...

What you'll learn in this episode:   How Jeremy found that landscape architecture translated to jewelry making Why he was drawn to working with paper, and how he came up with his distinctive technique Why jewelry is a powerful object to preserve memories Jeremy's design process and how he creates a unique piece of jewelry for each client   About Jeremy May   Jeremy May is a Landscape Architect bor...

What you'll learn in this episode: How Noel promotes Canadian and American jewelry artists throughout the world How people who've never seen art jewelry should approach it for the first time Why brooches are the best type of jewelry for artists to express themselves How Noel selects pieces and artists to represent at his gallery Why Noel is hopeful that the financial and artistic value of art jewe...

What you'll learn in this episode: How Noel promotes Canadian and American jewelry artists throughout the world How people who've never seen art jewelry should approach it for the first time Why brooches are the best type of jewelry for artists to express themselves How Noel selects pieces and artists to represent at his gallery Why Noel is hopeful that the financial and artistic value of art jewe...

What you'll learn in this episode: What to look for when selecting a vintage piece, and why the most important factor is how much you like it Why Schreiner jewelry has increased in value, and how to tell if something is a genuine, high-quality piece of Schreiner Why online auctions are a great way for new collectors to grow their collection of vintage jewelry How Carole started her 40,000-piece co...

What you'll learn in this episode: What to look for when selecting a vintage piece, and why the most important factor is how much you like it Why Schreiner jewelry has increased in value, and how to tell if something is a genuine, high-quality piece of Schreiner Why online auctions are a great way for new collectors to grow their collection of vintage jewelry How Carole started her 40,000-piece co...

What you'll learn in this episode: Why ancient Nubian jewelry is still significant today How the Kingdom of Kush rose and fell How ancient jewelry motifs, techniques and materials were shared and adapted between cultures Why the Museum of Fine Arts Boston has a significant collection of ancient Nubian art, and why it's being exhibited at the Getty Villa Why jewelry is often one of the only pathway...

What you'll learn in this episode: Why ancient Nubian jewelry is still significant today How the Kingdom of Kush rose and fell How ancient jewelry motifs, techniques and materials were shared and adapted between cultures Why the Museum of Fine Arts Boston has a significant collection of ancient Nubian art, and why it's being exhibited at the Getty Villa Why jewelry is often one of the only pathway...

What you'll learn in this episode: How Chinese export porcelain differs from other types of porcelain Why a true collector is different from a dealer Why deaccessioning is an important process for collectors, even if it's painful How the endowment effect can make it difficult for collectors to sell their items What factors to consider when donating a collection to a museum About Shirley Mueller Sh...

What you'll learn in this episode: How Chinese export porcelain differs from other types of porcelain Why a true collector is different from a dealer Why deaccessioning is an important process for collectors, even if it's painful How the endowment effect can make it difficult for collectors to sell their items What factors to consider when donating a collection to a museum About Shirley Mueller Sh...

What you'll learn in this episode:   The difference between jadeite and nephrite, and why both are known as jade Why Chinese artisans have chosen to carve jade for thousands of years Why jade can be purchased at dramatically different price points How to spot a pseudo jade that has been dyed or polymer treated Why a healthy sense of skepticism is the most important thing a new jade collector can h...

What you'll learn in this episode:   The difference between jadeite and nephrite, and why both are known as jade Why Chinese artisans have chosen to carve jade for thousands of years Why jade can be purchased at dramatically different price points How to spot a pseudo jade that has been dyed or polymer treated Why a healthy sense of skepticism is the most important thing a new jade collector can h...

What you'll learn in this episode:   What it means to be a personal jeweler, and how Jessica helps repurpose people's unworn jewelry How Jessica came up with the idea for her podcast, Inside the Jewel Vault What pieces Jessica would include in her fantasy jewel vault Why wearing jewelry connects us to our humanity Why Jessica is creating a gender-fluid jewelry brand   About Jessica Collins   Jessi...

What you'll learn in this episode:   What it means to be a personal jeweler, and how Jessica helps repurpose people's unworn jewelry How Jessica came up with the idea for her podcast, Inside the Jewel Vault What pieces Jessica would include in her fantasy jewel vault Why wearing jewelry connects us to our humanity Why Jessica is creating a gender-fluid jewelry brand   About Jessica Collins   Jessi...

What you'll learn in this episode:   How Wayne used his trip around the world to learn the art and science of metalsmithing Why it's important for emerging metalsmiths to understand they are part of a global mosaic of creatives How Wayne made jewelry for the Grateful Dead and Blues Traveler Why Wayne is selective about the jewelry shows he attends Why teachers benefit from living as an artisan bef...

What you'll learn in this episode:   How Wayne used his trip around the world to learn the art and science of metalsmithing Why it's important for emerging metalsmiths to understand they are part of a global mosaic of creatives How Wayne made jewelry for the Grateful Dead and Blues Traveler Why Wayne is selective about the jewelry shows he attends Why teachers benefit from living as an artisan bef...

What you'll learn in this episode:   How Ukraine's built landscape has inspired Inesa's designs Why sketching jewels and gemstones is uniquely challenging, and which techniques can make this process easier What Inesa's students learn through Draw Me a Jewel classes Why technical and material innovation is essential for any jewelry brand that wants to last How the ability to draw jewelry can help a...

What you'll learn in this episode:   How Ukraine's built landscape has inspired Inesa's designs Why sketching jewels and gemstones is uniquely challenging, and which techniques can make this process easier What Inesa's students learn through Draw Me a Jewel classes Why technical and material innovation is essential for any jewelry brand that wants to last How the ability to draw jewelry can help a...

What you'll learn in this episode: How dyscalculia changed Michele's path in jewelry for the better Why Michele lets her hands guide her artistic process, and how she embraced her style of working Why jewelry artists don't need to make their work smaller or more palatable to find a customer base How the Little Rock, Arkansas art scene compares to the rest of the country How Michele uses her jewelr...

What you'll learn in this episode: How dyscalculia changed Michele's path in jewelry for the better Why Michele lets her hands guide her artistic process, and how she embraced her style of working Why jewelry artists don't need to make their work smaller or more palatable to find a customer base How the Little Rock, Arkansas art scene compares to the rest of the country How Michele uses her jewelr...