Jewelry Journey Podcast

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...

Jewelry Journey Podcast – Avi Levy   What you'll learn in this episode:   What causes a customer to trust (or not trust) a gem laboratory   How the International Gemological Institute (IGI) is trying to make the jewelry industry more sustainable   Why labs, retailers and dealers have a duty to educate customers on gemstones   Why lab-grown gems are growing in popularity, and why some customers wil...

Jewelry Journey Podcast – Avi Levy   What you'll learn in this episode:   What causes a customer to trust (or not trust) a gem laboratory   How the International Gemological Institute (IGI) is trying to make the jewelry industry more sustainable   Why labs, retailers and dealers have a duty to educate customers on gemstones   Why lab-grown gems are growing in popularity, and why some customers wil...

What you'll learn in this episode: How Jonathan moved from sculpture to jewelry to drawing, and why he explores different ideas with each medium How the relationship between craft and fine art has evolved over the years Why people became more interested in jewelry during the pandemic Why jewelers working in any style benefit from strong technical skills How you can take advantage of the 92 nd Stre...

What you'll learn in this episode: How Jonathan moved from sculpture to jewelry to drawing, and why he explores different ideas with each medium How the relationship between craft and fine art has evolved over the years Why people became more interested in jewelry during the pandemic Why jewelers working in any style benefit from strong technical skills How you can take advantage of the 92 nd Stre...

What you'll learn in this episode: How Jonathan moved from sculpture to jewelry to drawing, and why he explores different ideas with each medium How the relationship between craft and fine art has evolved over the years Why people became more interested in jewelry during the pandemic Why jewelers working in any style benefit from strong technical skills How you can take advantage of the 92 nd Stre...

What you'll learn in this episode:   How Jessica built her accessories business, and when she knew it was time to step away from it   What it was like growing up in a creative household with Vladimir Kagan, a leading mid-century furniture designer, and Erica Wilson, the "Crewel Queen of Needlework" How to build a #neckmess that tells a story How to make the most of Instagram, Etsy and other sellin...

  What you'll learn in this episode:   How Jessica built her accessories business, and when she knew it was time to step away from it   What it was like growing up in a creative household with Vladimir Kagan, a leading mid-century furniture designer, and Erica Wilson, the "Crewel Queen of Needlework" How to build a #neckmess that tells a story How to make the most of Instagram, Etsy and other sell...

What you'll learn in this episode:   Why jewelers from the Pacific Northwest have a singular style, and how Laurie draws inspiration from her environment How Laurie and other artists in the Northwest School of Jewelers incorporate found objects, humor and wordplay into their work What inspired Susan to focus on American jewelry How Susan sorted through Laurie's 30-year archive, and what it was lik...

What you'll learn in this episode:   Why jewelers from the Pacific Northwest have a singular style, and how Laurie draws inspiration from her environment How Laurie and other artists in the Northwest School of Jewelers incorporate found objects, humor and wordplay into their work What inspired Susan to focus on American jewelry How Susan sorted through Laurie's 30-year archive, and what it was lik...

What you'll learn in this episode: Why the beauty of ancient and antique jewelry may not be evident at first, and why that makes them all the more interesting to Marc How ancient jewelry has been passed through generations of collectors What streets to visit for the best jewelry shopping in Paris How Marc sources jewels from antiquity, and why provenance is of the utmost importance   Why Marc chos...

What you'll learn in this episode: Why the beauty of ancient and antique jewelry may not be evident at first, and why that makes them all the more interesting to Marc How ancient jewelry has been passed through generations of collectors What streets to visit for the best jewelry shopping in Paris How Marc sources jewels from antiquity, and why provenance is of the utmost importance   Why Marc chos...

What you'll learn in this episode: How David earned the nickname the "100-carat man" for selling some of the most expensive jewels in history What type of buyers are interested in eight-figure gems How David got the opportunity to write "Understanding Jewelry" with Daniela Mascetti Why the most incredible jewelry may be off the beaten path Why 18 th century jewelry is so rare, and why people have...

What you'll learn in this episode: How David earned the nickname the "100-carat man" for selling some of the most expensive jewels in history What type of buyers are interested in eight-figure gems How David got the opportunity to write "Understanding Jewelry" with Daniela Mascetti Why the most incredible jewelry may be off the beaten path Why 18 th century jewelry is so rare, and why people have...

What you'll learn in this episode: How New York City Jewelry Week supports the jewelry industry year-round Why the best way to reach potential jewelry consumers is through education, not through a hard sell How the pandemic helped Bella and other jewelry educators get their message out to more people Why Bella and her partner JB wanted New York City Jewelry Week to feel like opening a jewelry box...

What you'll learn in this episode: How New York City Jewelry Week supports the jewelry industry year-round Why the best way to reach potential jewelry consumers is through education, not through a hard sell How the pandemic helped Bella and other jewelry educators get their message out to more people Why Bella and her partner JB wanted New York City Jewelry Week to feel like opening a jewelry box...

What you'll learn in this episode: Why even the most skilled jewelry experts should be open to learning new things Which jewels stand out the most out of the thousands of pieces Daniela has seen over her 40-year career How Daniela and her co-author David Bennett have updated their seminal book, "Understanding Jewelry," for the 21 st century Why the public has started to appreciate jewelry for its...

What you'll learn in this episode: Why even the most skilled jewelry experts should be open to learning new things Which jewels stand out the most out of the thousands of pieces Daniela has seen over her 40-year career How Daniela and her co-author David Bennett have updated their seminal book, "Understanding Jewelry," for the 21 st century Why the public has started to appreciate jewelry for its...

What you'll learn in this episode: How Whitney has maintained relationships with clients since moving her studio from Chicago to Lake Geneva, Wisconsin Why the pandemic has changed the way we buy and sell jewelry for good Why Whitney sometimes turns down commissions and encourages clients to work with other jewelers How social media has changed the type of jewelry customers want How to find creati...

What you'll learn in this episode: How Whitney has maintained relationships with clients since moving her studio from Chicago to Lake Geneva, Wisconsin Why the pandemic has changed the way we buy and sell jewelry for good Why Whitney sometimes turns down commissions and encourages clients to work with other jewelers How social media has changed the type of jewelry customers want How to find creati...

What you'll learn in this episode: How Cindi helped the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston secure one of the country's most important art jewelry collections   Why jewelry is a hybrid of craft and art that doesn't fit just in one category Why the art world began to question the value of craft in the 80s, and why that perspective is changing now Why museum and gallery visitors shouldn't ask themselves, "...

What you'll learn in this episode: How Cindi helped the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston secure one of the country's most important art jewelry collections   Why jewelry is a hybrid of craft and art that doesn't fit just in one category Why the art world began to question the value of craft in the 80s, and why that perspective is changing now Why museum and gallery visitors shouldn't ask themselves, "...

What you'll learn in this episode: Why the Thai art jewelry market has been slow to grow but is poised for an explosion How Thailand's tradition of decoration and fine jewelry influences what customers are looking for Why Atty wants the artists she showcases at ATTA Gallery to express themselves through their work, without regard for trends Why Atty often calls her pieces "wearable art" rather tha...

What you'll learn in this episode: Why the Thai art jewelry market has been slow to grow but is poised for an explosion How Thailand's tradition of decoration and fine jewelry influences what customers are looking for Why Atty wants the artists she showcases at ATTA Gallery to express themselves through their work, without regard for trends   Why Atty often calls her pieces "wearable art" rather t...

What you'll learn in this episode: How we can examine almost any political topic through the lens of jewelry Why it's important that jewelry be embraced by academia, and how every jewelry enthusiast can help make that happen (even if they're not in academia themselves) Why a piece of jewelry isn't finished when it leaves the hands of its maker How matt works with collaborators for their column, "S...