Jewelry Journey Podcast

What you'll learn in this episode: The surprising connection between dollhouses and jewelry Why vintage barware is so collectible   How the internet has warped some buyers' perception of antique pricing   Why you should always get a receipt when buying vintage How sellers can choose trustworthy platforms to sell their goods About Erik Yang Erik Yang is the founder of The Lush Life Antiques, which...

What you'll learn in this episode: The surprising connection between dollhouses and jewelry Why vintage barware is so collectible   How the internet has warped some buyers' perception of antique pricing   Why you should always get a receipt when buying vintage How sellers can choose trustworthy platforms to sell their goods About Erik Yang Erik Yang is the founder of The Lush Life Antiques, which...

What you'll learn in this episode: Why art jewelry is a way to reflect current times How Annette is trying to create an art jewelry gallery in Copenhagen Why people often don't understand art jewelry, even in cultures with a tradition of goldsmithing, art and design Why Americans are more willing to wear large statement pieces About Annette Dam Annette Dam is educated from the Oslo National Academ...

What you'll learn in this episode: Why art jewelry is a way to reflect current times How Annette is trying to create an art jewelry gallery in Copenhagen Why people often don't understand art jewelry, even in cultures with a tradition of goldsmithing, art and design Why Americans are more willing to wear large statement pieces About Annette Dam Annette Dam is educated from the Oslo National Academ...

What you'll learn in this episode: The surprising stories Prince Dimitri discovered while compiling material for his book, "Once Upon a Diamond: A Family Tradition of Royal Jewels" How decorative and fine arts have influenced jewelry throughout history Why paisley is an enduring motif in jewelry Why mixing high and low jewelry and fashion has always been chic How Dimitri's ancestor Catherine the G...

What you'll learn in this episode: The surprising stories Prince Dimitri discovered while compiling material for his book, "Once Upon a Diamond: A Family Tradition of Royal Jewels" How decorative and fine arts have influenced jewelry throughout history Why paisley is an enduring motif in jewelry Why mixing high and low jewelry and fashion has always been chic How Dimitri's ancestor Catherine the G...

What you'll learn in this episode: Why every art student should have business classes as part of their curriculum How the American mythology of the starving artist is more harmful than helpful Why it's important to expand a creative business beyond just making How polymer clay went from craft supply to respected artistic medium Tips for entering jewelry and art exhibitions   About John Rose and Co...

What you'll learn in this episode: Why every art student should have business classes as part of their curriculum How the American mythology of the starving artist is more harmful than helpful Why it's important to expand a creative business beyond just making How polymer clay went from craft supply to respected artistic medium Tips for entering jewelry and art exhibitions   About John Rose and Co...

What you'll learn in this episode: Why an empty mind is the key to creative exploration The difference between an artist-jeweler and a jeweler or artist alone What fair-trade gold is, and how Ute became a pioneer in the ethical jewelry movement Why greenwashing is the newest trend threatening the ethical jewelry market How jewelry creates connections, even when someone wouldn't wear a piece themse...

What you'll learn in this episode: Why an empty mind is the key to creative exploration The difference between an artist-jeweler and a jeweler or artist alone What fair-trade gold is, and how Ute became a pioneer in the ethical jewelry movement Why greenwashing is the newest trend threatening the ethical jewelry market How jewelry creates connections, even when someone wouldn't wear a piece themse...

What you'll learn in this episode: Why the best modernist pieces are fetching record prices at auction today How "Messengers of Modernism" helped legitimize modernist jewelry as an art form The difference between modern jewelry and modernist jewelry Who the most influential modernist jewelers were and where they drew their inspiration from Why modernist jewelry was a source of empowerment for wome...

What you'll learn in this episode: Why the best modernist pieces are fetching record prices at auction today How "Messengers of Modernism" helped legitimize modernist jewelry as an art form The difference between modern jewelry and modernist jewelry Who the most influential modernist jewelers were and where they drew their inspiration from Why modernist jewelry was a source of empowerment for wome...

What you'll learn in this episode: What characteristics make a gemstone special Why collectors usually have a few pieces that don't fit into the parameters of their collection Why old stones often have more charm than modern ones How to make trendy jewelry more timeless Which jewels have been the most memorable from Caroline's auction career About Caroline Morrissey Caroline Morrissey is Director...

What you'll learn in this episode: What characteristics make a gemstone special Why collectors usually have a few pieces that don't fit into the parameters of their collection Why old stones often have more charm than modern ones How to make trendy jewelry more timeless Which jewels have been the most memorable from Caroline's auction career About Caroline Morrissey Caroline Morrissey is Director...

What you'll learn in this episode:   Why we often have more information about gold than any other decorative object The difference between material culture and material studies, and how these fields shaped the study of art and jewelry What John wants visitors to take away from "Gold in America: Artistry, Memory and Power" Why history is much more global than we may think What it really means to cu...

What you'll learn in this episode: Why we often have more information about gold than any other decorative object The difference between material culture and material studies, and how these fields shaped the study of art and jewelry What John wants visitors to take away from "Gold in America: Artistry, Memory and Power" Why history is much more global than we may think What it really means to cura...

What you'll learn in this episode: How Guðbjörg has made sustainability part of every aspect of her business, from jewelry materials to packaging Why Guðbjörg is inspired by Iceland's natural landscape, and why she encourages tourists to visit more remote parts of the country Why creating the best design often means stepping away from it Why people who want to start their own jewelry brands must c...

What you'll learn in this episode: Why brand recognition and signed jewelry have become so important in the last 20 years What sets fine jewelry houses apart from other jewelers How antique shows have changed, and why it has become more difficult to find quality jewelry at shows What a jewelry wardrobe is and how to create one How Doyle adapted its auctions during the pandemic About Nan Summerfiel...

What you'll learn in this episode: Why brand recognition and signed jewelry have become so important in the last 20 years What sets fine jewelry houses apart from other jewelers How antique shows have changed, and why it has become more difficult to find quality jewelry at shows What a jewelry wardrobe is and how to create one How Doyle adapted its auctions during the pandemic About Nan Summerfiel...

In 1999, Catherine and her vintage textile expert husband, Abit, started Bazaar Bayar in Selçuk, Turkey. They spent a decade in their Bazaar Bayar shop, collecting and selling vintage kilims and carpets, embroidered suzanis and vintage Ottoman and Central Asian jewelry as well as hand-knits created by Catherine and inspired by the local women who knit and crochet. In the summer of 2010, they moved...

What you'll learn in this episode: Why people collect jewelry even if they have no intention of wearing it How understanding the historical context of a piece of antique jewelry can increase your enjoyment of it Why if you only invest in one vintage piece, it should showcase the quintessential style of the period Why interest in estate jewelry has skyrocketed How to choose a reputable dealer About...

What you'll learn in this episode:   Why people get so concerned with categorizing art, and why some of the most interesting art is created by crossing those boundaries   How Joy balances running a business while handmaking all of her pieces What noble metals are, and how they allow Joy to play with different colors How Joy's residences in Japan influenced her work How Joy has found a way to rethi...

What you'll learn in this episode:   Why people get so concerned with categorizing art, and why some of the most interesting art is created by crossing those boundaries   How Joy balances running a business while handmaking all of her pieces What noble metals are, and how they allow Joy to play with different colors How Joy's residences in Japan influenced her work How Joy has found a way to rethi...

What you'll learn in this episode: The history of the Moussaieff family jewelry business and how it sparked the creation of Yvel. What sets a baroque pearl apart from a "perfect" pearl. Why it's incorrect to think pearls don't hold their value. How Yvel created its Design Center and the Megemeria School of Jewelry and Art to give back to the community. About Isaac Levy: Isaac Levy and his wife Orn...

What you'll learn in this episode: The difference between art jewelry and jewelry by artists Why more collectors and jewelry enthusiasts are starting to appreciate artist jewelry How Elisabetta helps visual artists bring their first pieces of jewelry to life Why artist jewelry is a smart investment About Elisabetta Cipriani Elisabetta Cipriani invites world leading contemporary artists to create a...