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Jewelry Journey PodcastEpisode 225: In Memory of Sharon Berman: How Her Passion Fueled the Jewelry Journey PodcastWhat you’ll learn in this episode: How Sharon’s own jewelry journey began and how her family is preserving her exceptional collection. Who Sharon considers her most memorable guests and which insights stuck with her over the years. What prompted Sharon to travel the world to study jewelry, and what she learned during her decades of studying the art form. Sharon’s tips for new podcasters on how to create a show with longevity. How you can share your memories of Sharon and continue to connect with the Jewelry Journey community. About Sharon Berman Sharon...2024-11-0836 min
Jewelry Journey PodcastEpisode 224 Part 1: How Jennifer Merchant Continues the Tradition of Op Art in her JewelryWhat you’ll learn in this episode: Jennifer’s unique process of layering acrylic and art images, and how she discovered her signature technique. Why the most important thing a young artist can do is find their voice. Why Jennifer rarely uses images her customers request in her jewelry. How Jennifer’s work ties into the history of pop and op art. Why Jennifer sees other art jewelers as inspiration, not competition. About Jennifer Merchant: Jennifer Merchant is a studio t based in Minneapolis, MN. She graduated with a BFA in Metals and Jewelry from the Sa...2024-06-0522 min
Jewelry Journey PodcastEpisode 223 Part 1: How Gabriela Sierra Made the Jump from Packaging Design to Jewelry DesignWhat you’ll learn in this episode: How Gabriela produces jewelry in Mexico, manages her business from Montreal, and sells her jewelry worldwide. Gabriela’s favorite stone to work with, and how she chooses and sources gems for her colorful jewelry. How moving from Mexico to Canada (and experiencing seasons for the first time) influenced Gabriela’s work. What it means for jewelry to be slow made. Why COVID prompted Gabriela to transition from packaging design to jewelry design, and how she overcame her hesitation to call herself a jewelry maker. About Gabriela Sierra Gaby, design...2024-05-2928 min
Jewelry Journey PodcastEpisode 222 Part 1: How Terhi Tolvanen Captures Nature in Her JewelryWhat you’ll learn in this episode: How Terhi’s work changed as she moved from Finland to Amsterdam to France How the weather influenced Terhi’s recent exhibition at Ornamentum Gallery How jewelry can help us explore the relationship between man and nature Why Terhi creates her work on a mannequin, and how she lets materials tell her what they want to be Why love is the most important thing an artist can put in their work About Terhi Tolvanen Currently based in the French countryside, Terhi Tolvanen was born in Helsinki, Finland...2024-05-0121 min
Jewelry Journey PodcastEpisode 220 Part 1: Secrets from a Jewelry Brand Strategist: How Lionel Geneste Gets Jewelry Brands on the MapWhat you’ll learn in this episode: Why working with jewelry designers is part business, part therapy. Why the jewelry industry is picking up its pace to match the fashion industry, and why this trend might backfire. Why customer feedback on comfort and wearability is essential for jewelry brands. How Lionel defines success for his jewelry clients. What caused so many fashion houses to develop fine jewelry lines in the last few years, and what this trend means for the industry. About Lionel Geneste Lionel Geneste is a fashion and luxury industry veteran, having worked for...2024-03-2023 min
Jewelry Journey PodcastEpisode 219 Part 2: Power, Politics and Jewelry: Marta Costa Reis on the Second Lisbon Contemporary Jewelry BiennialWhat you’ll learn in this episode: What to expect at the second Lisbon Contemporary Jewelry Biennial and tips for attending. How Portugal’s 48-year authoritarian regime and the Carnation Revolution continue to influence Portuguese artists and jewelers today. Why jewelry is so closely linked to power and politics. How artists can use masterclasses and workshops to refocus their work. How Marta is working to promote Portugal’s art jewelry scene. About Marta Costa Reis Marta Costa Reis started studying jewelry in 2004, as a hobby, in parallel with other professional activities. She dedicated herself...2024-03-1523 min
Jewelry Journey PodcastEpisode 216 Part 1: How Esther De Beaucé Helps Artists Create Their First “Mini Masterpieces”What you’ll learn in this episode: Why artist jewelry is more than just miniature versions of larger work The history of artist jewelry, and how Esther is helping its story continue How Esther helps artists with their first forays into jewelry, and why making jewelry can be a fruitful challenge for fine artists Why an artist’s first idea for a piece of jewelry is often not their best Why artist jewelry collectors must be brave About Esther de Beaucé Esther de Beaucé is the founder and owner of Galerie MiniMasterpiece in Paris, France. MiniMa...2023-12-1935 min
Jewelry Journey PodcastEpisode 215 Part 2: The Freedom of Art Jewelry with Gallerist Ilona SchwippelWhat you’ll learn in this episode: How studying and apprenticing abroad helped Ilona push the limits of her work How objects carry memories, and why that can influence someone’s desire to buy a vintage piece Why the most important thing a gallerist can do is choose pieces that resonate with them How art jewelry galleries create a channel of communication from artist to wearer to observer Why jewelry artists have more freedom that other types of artists About Ilona Schwippel Ilona Schwippel has run the gallery Viceversa, in Lausanne, Switze...2023-12-1426 min
Jewelry Journey PodcastEpisode 215 Part 1: The Freedom of Art Jewelry with Gallerist Ilona SchwippelWhat you’ll learn in this episode: How studying and apprenticing abroad helped Ilona push the limits of her work How objects carry memories, and why that can influence someone’s desire to buy a vintage piece Why the most important thing a gallerist can do is choose pieces that resonate with them How art jewelry galleries create a channel of communication from artist to wearer to observer Why jewelry artists have more freedom that other types of artists About Ilona Schwippel Ilona Schwippel has run the gallery Viceversa, in Lausanne, Switze...2023-12-1226 min
Jewelry Journey PodcastEpisode 214 Part 2: How Jewelry Artist Gabi Veit Experiments with a Simple Object: The SpoonWhat you’ll learn in this episode: What triggered Gabi’s obsession with spoons Why the most elementary shapes are the perfect canvas for exploration How Gabi uses wax to create her pieces Why Gabi never polishes the spoons she creates, and why there is beauty in imperfection Why there is no time limit to study and make jewelry About Gabi Veit Gabi Veit is an Italian artist and jewelry designer with a passion for spoons. She lives and works in Bozen/Südtirol/Italia and in Aesch/Zürich/Switzerland. Having g...2023-12-0722 min
Jewelry Journey PodcastEpisode 214 Part 1: How Jewelry Artist Gabi Veit Experiments with a Simple Object: The SpoonWhat you’ll learn in this episode: What triggered Gabi’s obsession with spoons Why the most elementary shapes are the perfect canvas for exploration How Gabi uses wax to create her pieces Why Gabi never polishes the spoons she creates, and why there is beauty in imperfection Why there is no time limit to study and make jewelry About Gabi Veit Gabi Veit is an Italian artist and jewelry designer with a passion for spoons. She lives and works in Bozen/Südtirol/Italia and in Aesch/Zürich/Switzerland. Having g...2023-12-0522 min
Jewelry Journey PodcastEpisode 213 Part 2: The Inspiration Behind Esther Brinkmann’s Shapeshifting RingsWhat you’ll learn in this episode: How Esther’s experiences in China and India continue to influence her work today Why different materials have different meanings, and how that impacts the wearer Why the relationship between a jewelry artist and a customer is particularly special and intimate How wearing jewelry influences the way we move through the world The most important qualities a jewelry teacher should have About Esther Brinkmann Esther Brinkmann is an independent jewelry maker living and working in Switzerland. Her work has been exhibited in galleries throughout the wo...2023-12-0125 min
Jewelry Journey PodcastEpisode 213 Part 1: The Inspiration Behind Esther Brinkmann’s Shapeshifting RingsWhat you’ll learn in this episode: How Esther’s experiences in China and India continue to influence her work today Why different materials have different meanings, and how that impacts the wearer Why the relationship between a jewelry artist and a customer is particularly special and intimate How wearing jewelry influences the way we move through the world The most important qualities a jewelry teacher should have About Esther Brinkmann Esther Brinkmann is an independent jewelry maker living and working in Switzerland. Her work has been exhibited in galleries throughout the wo...2023-11-2923 min
Jewelry Journey PodcastEpisode 211 Part 2: Canadian Artist Colette Harmon on How Her Over-the-Top Jewelry Got its StartWhat you’ll learn in this episode: What the difference between an artist and a designer is The barriers that can make it difficult for solo jewelry artists to enter the retail market, and how Colette overcame them What Colette has discovered about her creative process by working with George Brown College psychology students on a research project Why it’s important for artists to avoid looking at trends in stores and on social media too frequently How a spontaneous haircut sparked Colette’s creativity and paved the way for her future business About Colette Harmon Col...2023-11-1024 min
Jewelry Journey PodcastEpisode 211 Part 1: Canadian Artist Colette Harmon on How Her Over-the-Top Jewelry Got its StartWhat you’ll learn in this episode: What the difference between an artist and a designer is The barriers that can make it difficult for solo jewelry artists to enter the retail market, and how Colette overcame them What Colette has discovered about her creative process by working with George Brown College psychology students on a research project Why it’s important for artists to avoid looking at trends in stores and on social media too frequently How a spontaneous haircut sparked Colette’s creativity and paved the way for her future business About Colette Harmon Col...2023-11-0828 min
Jewelry Journey PodcastEpisode 210 Part 1: How a Career in Air Traffic Control Prepared Gabriela Rodrigues to Become a Jewelry Company FounderWhat you’ll learn in this episode: How Gabriela made the leap from air traffic control to jewelry design, and when she knew it was time to quit her full-time job Where the inspiration for Latitude Jewelry’s collections came from How Gabriela navigates selling her jewelry internationally Gabriela’s advice for people who want to take a risk in their careers About Gabriela Rodrigues Gabriela Rodrigues is the CEO and jewelry designer of Latitude Jewelry. Born in Brazil, her lifelong love affair with aviation and travel was sparked at an early ag...2023-10-3129 min
Jewelry Journey PodcastEpisode 209 Part 2: Why Rhinestone Rosie Is One of the Last Costume Jewelry Dealers of Her KindWhat you’ll learn in this episode: Why it’s harder to find quality vintage and modern costume jewelry today than in years past How Rosie secured a spot as an appraiser on Antiques Roadshow What Rosie looks for in the pieces she collects, wears and sells in her shop Where the term “costume jewelry” came from and its history Why Rosie is one of the only people in America who will repair costume jewelry About Rosie Sayyah Rosie Sayyah has been selling and repairing vintage and estate jewelry from her shop, Rhine...2023-10-2622 min
Jewelry Journey PodcastEpisode 206 Part 2: The Natural Wonder of Nicola Heidemann’s JewelryWhat you’ll learn in this episode: How Nicola allows for spontaneity in her work, and how she decides when a piece is done Why the texture and physical sensation of jewelry is just as important as its aesthetic Why Nicola hopes her jewelry connects the wearer to nature How Nicola has forged successful relationships with galleries throughout Europe How metals can combine to create harmonious color combinations About Nicola Heidemann Nicola Heidemann is a German art jeweler who seeks, through her work, to express her closeness to nature. Heidemann is inte...2023-10-0523 min
Jewelry Journey PodcastEpisode 206 Part 1: The Natural Wonder of Nicola Heidemann’s JewelryWhat you’ll learn in this episode: How Nicola allows for spontaneity in her work, and how she decides when a piece is done Why the texture and physical sensation of jewelry is just as important as its aesthetic Why Nicola hopes her jewelry connects the wearer to nature How Nicola has forged successful relationships with galleries throughout Europe How metals can combine to create harmonious color combinations About Nicola Heidemann Nicola Heidemann is a German art jeweler who seeks, through her work, to express her closeness to nature. Heidemann is inte...2023-10-0324 min
Jewelry Journey PodcastEpisode 204 Part 1: How Dirk Allgaier, Managing Director at Arnoldsche, Preserves Jewelry in Beautiful BooksWhat you’ll learn in this episode: How Arnoldsche collaborates with authors to create an effective design for each book What young artists should know before trying to publish a book How Dirk keeps tabs on trends and new developments in jewelry and decorative arts How Arnoldsche selects the right markets and languages for its books Why the art book market has changed dramatically over the last 10 years, and how Arnoldsche has adapted About Dirk Allgaier: Since April 2015, Dirk Allgaier has headed Arnoldsche Art Publishers, an internationally active publisher of art book...2023-09-1924 min
Jewelry Journey PodcastEpisode 199 Part 2: How Kim Nunneley Made Jewelry Photography Her NicheWhat 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 Kim Nunneley: Kim Nunneley is a Los Angeles-based IATSE Local 600 photographer specializing in unit photography, gallery, lifestyle and portraiture. She has held various roles, from photogr...2023-08-1719 min
Jewelry Journey PodcastEpisode 199 Part 1: How Kim Nunneley Made Jewelry Photography Her NicheWhat 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 Kim Nunneley: Kim Nunneley is a Los Angeles-based IATSE Local 600 photographer specializing in unit photography, gallery, lifestyle and portraiture. She has held various roles, from photogr...2023-08-1520 min
Jewelry Journey PodcastEpisode 198 Part 2: The Serendipitous Journey Jan Krulick-Belin Took to Write Her First BookWhat 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 jewelry history developed into their own fields About Jan Krulick-Belin Jan Krulick-Belin, a museum and art consultant and art and jewelry...2023-08-1023 min
Jewelry Journey PodcastEpisode 198 Part 1: The Serendipitous Journey Jan Krulick-Belin Took to Write Her First BookWhat 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 jewelry history developed into their own fields About Jan Krulick-Belin Jan Krulick-Belin, a museum and art consultant and art and jewelry...2023-08-0825 min
Jewelry Journey PodcastEpisode 197 Part 2: Do You Know What Stone You’re Buying? Sally Spencer’s Mission to Educate People on GemstonesWhat 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 unusual stones jewelers should take a second look at About Sally Spencer Obsessed with jewelry and gemstones, Sally Spencer has been designing and making jewe...2023-08-0423 min
Jewelry Journey PodcastEpisode 196 Part 1: Translating Art to Jewelry with Gallerist Barbara Lo BiancoWhat 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 and art jewelry, and how she is trying to solve this issue What Barbara looks for in the pieces she selects for her gallery About Barbara Lo Bianco Barb...2023-07-2517 min
Jewelry Journey PodcastSpecial Message from Sharon Berman & The Jewelry Journey! We'll Be Back From Break Soon! 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 from listening, though. This episode has had a huge impact on many of our listeners, and it's full of great information, fascinating stories, and insightful commentary that you won't...2023-06-2001 min
Jewelry Journey PodcastEpisode 192 Part 1: The Jewelry of Bill Smith: JoAnne Spiller’s Mission to Preserve the Trailblazing Designer’s StoryWhat 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 high jewelry to costume. About JoAnne Spiller JoAnne Spiller is the Director of Education at the Jefferson County Historical Society based in Madison, Indi...2023-04-2621 min
Jewelry Journey PodcastEpisode 191 Part 1: Pearls, Remixed: How Melanie Georgacopoulos Is Changing How We Think About the Classic GemWhat 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 gave Melanie a crash course in the jewelry business. About Melanie Georgacopoulos With a background in sculpture, jewellery designer Melanie Georgacopoulos works with material...2023-04-1924 min
Jewelry Journey PodcastEpisode 187 Part 2: How Jeremy May Creates Beautiful Jewelry Out of Vintage BooksWhat 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 born in Suffolk, UK. After having worked in his field of design for over 10 years, Jeremy created the first paper ring in Sept...2023-03-1721 min
Jewelry Journey PodcastEpisode 187 Part 1: How Jeremy May Creates Beautiful Jewelry Out of Vintage BooksWhat 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 born in Suffolk, UK. After having worked in his field of design for over 10 years, Jeremy created the first paper ring in Sept...2023-03-1532 min
Jewelry Journey PodcastEpisode 186 Part 2: Celebrating Canadian Artists: How Noel Guyomarc’h Brought Montreal into the Global Art Jewelry CommunityWhat 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 jewelry will increase with time About Noel Guyomarc’h Noel Guyomarc’h is the founder of Gallerie Noel Guyomarc’h. Established in 1996, the gallery exhibits outstanding collection...2023-03-0922 min
Jewelry Journey PodcastEpisode 186 Part 1: Celebrating Canadian Artists: How Noel Guyomarc’h Brought Montreal into the Global Art Jewelry CommunityWhat 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 jewelry will increase with time About Noel Guyomarc’h Noel Guyomarc’h is the founder of Gallerie Noel Guyomarc’h. Established in 1996, the gallery exhibits outstanding collection...2023-03-0725 min
Jewelry Journey PodcastEpisode 185 Part 1: How Carole Tanenbaum Created the Definitive Collection of Vintage Costume Jewelry with Collector & Author, Carole TanenbaumWhat 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 collection, and how she allows clients to explore it Which emerging and under-appreciated vintage designers you should keep your eye on About Carole Tanenbaum Carole Ta...2023-02-2124 min
Jewelry Journey PodcastEpisode 184 Part 1: The Jewels of Ancient Nubia: Inside a New Getty Exhibit with Assistant Curator Dr. Sara E. ColeWhat 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 pathways to understand ancient cultures About Dr. Sara E. Cole Sara E. Cole is Assistant Curator of Antiquities at the J. Paul Getty Museum (Villa). She hold...2023-02-1526 min
Jewelry Journey PodcastEpisode 183 Part 2: The Neuroscience Behind Deaccessioning: Dr. Shirley Mueller’s Tips for Letting GoWhat 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 Shirley M. Mueller, MD is an internationally known collector and scholar of Chinese export porcelain, as well as a physician board-certified in Neurology and Psychiatry. This latter expertise led...2023-02-0919 min
Jewelry Journey PodcastEpisode 183 Part 1: The Neuroscience Behind Deaccessioning: Dr. Shirley Mueller’s Tips for Letting GoWhat 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 Shirley M. Mueller, MD is an internationally known collector and scholar of Chinese export porcelain, as well as a physician board-certified in Neurology and Psychiatry. This latter expertise led...2023-02-0724 min
Jewelry Journey PodcastEpisode 182 Part 2: The Story of Jade with Expert Eric HoffmanWhat 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 have About Eric Hoffman Eric Hoffman is an aficionado of Chinese jades for over 40 years. He is the owner...2023-02-0127 min
Jewelry Journey PodcastEpisode 182 Part 1: The Story of Jade with Expert Eric HoffmanWhat 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 have About Eric Hoffman Eric Hoffman is an aficionado of Chinese jades for over 40 years. He is the owner...2023-01-3026 min
Jewelry Journey PodcastEpisode 181 Part 2: How Jessica Cadzow-Collins Gives Old Jewelry New LifeWhat 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 Jessica Cadzow-Collins fell in love with jewelry and gems aged 18, whilst working as an intern at Sotheby’s, and trained as a professio...2023-01-2625 min
Jewelry Journey PodcastEpisode 181 Part 1 How Jessica Cadzow-Collins Gives Old Jewelry New LifeWhat 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 Jessica Cadzow-Collins fell in love with jewelry and gems aged 18, whilst working as an intern at Sotheby’s, and trained as a professio...2023-01-2421 min
Jewelry Journey PodcastEpisode 179 Part 2: How Drawing Helps Inesa Kovalova Create Architectural JewelsWhat 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 designer expand and communicate their ideas About Inesa Kovalova Coming from the architectural background, Inesa Kovalova started her career in jewelry with an int...2023-01-1221 min
Jewelry Journey PodcastEpisode 179 Part 1: How Drawing Helps Inesa Kovalova Create Architectural JewelsWhat 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 designer expand and communicate their ideas About Inesa Kovalova Coming from the architectural background, Inesa Kovalova started her career in jewelry with an int...2023-01-1018 min
Jewelry Journey PodcastEpisode 178 Part 2: How Michele Cottler-Fox Combines Medicine and JewelryWhat 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 jewelry to connect with patients About Michele Cottler-Fox Michele Cottler-Fox is a physician jeweler, with a studio practice focusing on translating fiber techniques to met...2023-01-0525 min
Jewelry Journey PodcastEpisode 178 Part 1: How Michele Cottler-Fox Combines Medicine and JewelryWhat 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 jewelry to connect with patients About Michele Cottler-Fox Michele Cottler-Fox is a physician jeweler, with a studio practice focusing on translating fiber techniques to met...2023-01-0323 min
Jewelry Journey PodcastEpisode 177 Part 2: History at Your Fingertips: How Beatriz Chadour-Sampson Catalogued 2,600 Historic RingsWhat you’ll learn in this episode: How Beatriz discovered and catalogued the 2,600 rings in the Alice and Louis Koch Ring Collection at the Swiss National Museum How Covid lockdown changed how people wear jewelry Beatriz’s tricks for making a jewelry exhibit more engaging What it’s like to work with jewels uncovered from shipwrecks How global trade has influenced how jewelry is designed and made About Beatriz Chadour-Sampson Beatriz Chadour-Sampson studied art history, classical archaeology and Italian philology at the University of East Anglia, and at the Universit...2022-12-2335 min
Jewelry Journey PodcastEpisode 177 Part 1: History at Your Fingertips: How Beatriz Chadour-Sampson Catalogued 2,600 Historic RingsWhat you’ll learn in this episode: How Beatriz discovered and catalogued the 2,600 rings in the Alice and Louis Koch Ring Collection at the Swiss National Museum How Covid lockdown changed how people wear jewelry Beatriz’s tricks for making a jewelry exhibit more engaging What it’s like to work with jewels uncovered from shipwrecks How global trade has influenced how jewelry is designed and made About Beatriz Chadour-Sampson Beatriz Chadour-Sampson studied art history, classical archaeology and Italian philology at the University of East Anglia, and at the Universit...2022-12-2133 min
Jewelry Journey PodcastEpisode 176 Part 1: How Linda Orlick Helped Put the Jewelry Industry on the MapWhat you’ll learn in this episode: How the jewelry industry has changed over the last 50 years How the Women’s Jewelry Association helped women jewelry professionals get the recognition they deserved What it was like to work with Elizabeth Taylor and Hilary Clinton to design iconic jewels for them Linda’s advice for young jewelry designers About Linda Orlick Linda Orlick is a longtime public relations expert in the jewelry industry as well as an accomplished business executive with experience branding high-end products, people and companies. She is co-founder of the influential Women’s Jewelry...2022-12-1213 min
Jewelry Journey PodcastEpisode 175 Part 2: The Link Between Jewelry and Architecture with Eva Eisler Head of Jewelry Department of the Academy of Arts in PragueWhat you’ll learn in this episode: Why sacred geometry is the underlying link between Eva’s work in jewelry, architecture and design How growing up in an isolated Soviet Bloc country influenced Eva’s creative expression Why jewelry is one of the most communicative art forms How Eva evaluates jewelry as a frequent jewelry show judge Why good design should help people discover new ideas and apply them in other places About Eva Eisler A star of the Prague art world, Eva Eisler is an internationally recognized sculptor, furniture/product designer, and jeweler. Rooted in cons...2022-12-0722 min
Jewelry Journey PodcastEpisode 175 Part 1: The Link Between Jewelry and Architecture with Eva Eisler Head of Jewelry Department of the Academy of Arts in PragueWhat you’ll learn in this episode: Why sacred geometry is the underlying link between Eva’s work in jewelry, architecture and design How growing up in an isolated Soviet Bloc country influenced Eva’s creative expression Why jewelry is one of the most communicative art forms How Eva evaluates jewelry as a frequent jewelry show judge Why good design should help people discover new ideas and apply them in other places About Eva Eisler A star of the Prague art world, Eva Eisler is an internationally recognized sculptor, furniture/product designer, and jeweler. Rooted in cons...2022-12-0620 min
Jewelry Journey PodcastEpisode 174 Part 1: What’s Next in Artist-Jeweler William Harper’s 50+ Year CareerWhat you’ll learn in this episode: How synesthesia—the ability to hear colors and see music—has impacted William’s work Inside William’s creative process, and why he never uses sketches or finishes a piece in one sitting Why jewelry artists should never scrap a piece, even if they don’t like it in the moment The benefits of being a self-taught artist, and why art teachers should never aim to impart their style onto their students How a wearer’s body becomes like a gallery wall for jewelry About William Harper Born in Ohio and cu...2022-11-2821 min
Jewelry Journey PodcastEpisode 173 Part 1: How Beauty and Meaning Combine in Antique Jewelry with Author, Journalist, Historian & Consultant, Beth BernsteinWhat you’ll learn in this episode: How Beth became a self-taught expert and collector of antique jewelry The definition of antique jewelry, and how it’s different from vintage jewelry What separates an enthusiast from a collector, and why collectors have different goals for their collections How to enjoy Georgian jewelry while keeping it safe The meaning behind popular Victorian jewelry motifs About Beth Bernstein Beth Bernstein is a jewelry historian, jewelry expert and collector of period and modern jewels—a purveyor of all things sparkly. She has a romance going on with the legend...2022-10-2522 min
Jewelry Journey PodcastEpisode 172: The Joy of Jewelry Marketing: Expert Tips to Make Your Jewelry Brand Stand Out with Laryssa Wirstiuk, Founder and Creative Director of Joy JoyaWhat you’ll learn in this episode: Why content is the most important piece of the jewelry marketing pie How podcasting can connect people in the jewelry industry How Laryssa translated her experience in marketing for the healthcare industry to marketing for the jewelry industry Why digital marketing creates more resonance for brands The biggest mistakes independent jewelers make when marketing their products About Laryssa Wirstiuk Laryssa Wirstiuk is the founder and creative director of Joy Joya. She’s passionate about helping jewelry entrepreneurs tell impactful stories about their brands and products, so they can reach...2022-10-1929 min
Jewelry Journey PodcastEpisode 169 Part 1: How Four Winds Gallery Brought Native American Jewelry to AustraliaWhat you’ll learn in this episode: Why Native American jewelry has struck a chord with Australian shoppers Why jewelry is so important to Native American cultures, and the history of jewelry making in the Southwest Which characteristics to look for in distinct varieties of turquoise How to make the most of a trip to Indian Market Which Native American jewelry artists are ones to watch About Jennifer Cullen Jennifer Cullen is the owner of Four Winds Gallery, a jewelry gallery in Double Bay, Australia that focuses on jewelry of the American Southwest. Established in 1981, Fo...2022-09-0626 min
Jewelry Journey PodcastEpisode 167 Part 2: What It’s Like to Sell at London’s Famous Portobello Road MarketWhat you’ll learn in this episode: How Kirsten’s international upbringing influenced her taste in jewelry Why relationships are at the heart of Kirsten’s business How Portobello Road has changed over the years, and why there’s a dearth of good jewelry in the UK right now Why buying well is the key to selling well as a dealer Why the best business strategy is to sell jewelry you love About Kirsten Everts Kirsten Everts is a jewelry dealer and the founder of FRAM, a jewelry business specializing in buying, selling, and valuing 20th centu...2022-08-1828 min
Jewelry Journey PodcastEpisode 167 Part 1: What It’s Like to Sell at London’s Famous Portobello Road MarketWhat you’ll learn in this episode: How Kirsten’s international upbringing influenced her taste in jewelry Why relationships are at the heart of Kirsten’s business How Portobello Road has changed over the years, and why there’s a dearth of good jewelry in the UK right now Why buying well is the key to selling well as a dealer Why the best business strategy is to sell jewelry you love About Kirsten Everts Kirsten Everts is a jewelry dealer and the founder of FRAM, a jewelry business specializing in buying, selling, and valuing 20th centu...2022-08-1622 min
Jewelry Journey PodcastEpisode 166 Part 1: How to Source Vintage and Antique Pieces from Reputable DealersWhat 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 offers a selection of vintage designer jewelry, both signed and unsigned. His primary focus is on American and European costumes, Mexican silver, Native American Indian, Bakelite, modernist and contemporary designer jewelr...2022-08-1026 min
Jewelry Journey PodcastEpisode 165 Part 2: Making a Name for Art Jewelry in DenmarkWhat 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 Academy of the Arts in Norway in 1999 and has since worked conceptually and exhibition-oriented. Annette Dam's works have been exhibited at exhibitions in Denmark as well as in...2022-08-0523 min
Jewelry Journey PodcastEpisode 165 Part 1: Making a Name for Art Jewelry in DenmarkWhat 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 Academy of the Arts in Norway in 1999 and has since worked conceptually and exhibition-oriented. Annette Dam's works have been exhibited at exhibitions in Denmark as well as in...2022-08-0321 min
Jewelry Journey PodcastEpisode 164 Part 1: Royally Beautiful: How Incredible Jewels Have Been Passed Down Through the NobilityWhat 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 Great created the royal uniform we recognize today About Prince Dimitri Prince Dimitri founded his company in 2007 after sixteen years as Senior Vice President of Jewelry with Sotheby’s and later as h...2022-07-2625 min
Jewelry Journey PodcastEpisode 163 Part 2: Unusual Path, Unusual Materials: How 2Roses’ Unique Art Jewelry Came AboutWhat 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 Corliss Rose 2Roses is a collaboration of t Corliss Rose and John Lemieux Rose. The studio, located in Southern California, is focused on producing one-of-a-kind and limit...2022-07-2125 min
Jewelry Journey PodcastEpisode 163 Part 1: Unusual Path, Unusual Materials: How 2Roses’ Unique Art Jewelry Came AboutWhat 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 Corliss Rose 2Roses is a collaboration of t Corliss Rose and John Lemieux Rose. The studio, located in Southern California, is focused on producing one-of-a-kind and limit...2022-07-1927 min
Jewelry Journey PodcastEpisode 162 Part 1: Why Fair Trade Is the Gold Standard for Ethical JewelryWhat 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 themselves About Ute Decker Ute Decker, born 1969, Germany, lives and works in London, UK. The jewels of Ute Decker are described as “a powerful statement” that “sets a shining ethical ex...2022-07-1321 min
Jewelry Journey PodcastEpisode 161 Part 2: Modern Marvels: Why Collectors Are Connecting with Modernist JewelryWhat 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 women About Toni Greenbaum Toni Greenbaum is a New York-based art historian specializing in twentieth and twenty-first century jewelry and metalwork. She wrote Messengers of Modernism: American Studio Jewelry 1940-1960 (Montréal: Musée des Ar...2022-07-0526 min
Jewelry Journey PodcastEpisode 160 Part 1: The Intangible Beauty of Gemstones: Why Stones Draw Us InWhat 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 and Head of Jewelry at Bonhams in New York. Her areas of expertise span diamonds and colored gemstones to 20th century jewelry. She has a particular interest in large white...2022-06-2025 min
Jewelry Journey PodcastEpisode 159 Part 1: Gold in America: A New Exhibit Will Make You Question Your Beliefs About GoldWhat 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 curate, and why it’s an essential job About John Stuart Gordon John Stuart Gordon is the Benjamin Attmore Hewitt Curator of American D...2022-06-1424 min
Jewelry Journey PodcastEpisode 158 Part 2: Choosing the Best Pieces for Your Jewelry WardrobeWhat 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 Summerfield Nan Summerfield joined Doyle New York as Director of the California office in Beverly Hills in 2014. Ms. Summerfield, a GIA Graduate Gemologist, has been in the ap...2022-06-0126 min
Jewelry Journey PodcastEpisode 158 Part 1: Choosing the Best Pieces for Your Jewelry WardrobeWhat 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 Summerfield Nan Summerfield joined Doyle New York as Director of the California office in Beverly Hills in 2014. Ms. Summerfield, a GIA Graduate Gemologist, has been in the ap...2022-05-3030 min
Jewelry Journey PodcastEpisode 157: How an Antique Jewelry Dealer Chooses His PiecesWhat 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 Ron Kawitzky Ronald Kawitzky, with his late wife, Sherry Kawitzky, is the founder of estate jewelry firm DK Bressler. The young husband and wife team began th...2022-05-1630 min
Jewelry Journey PodcastEpisode 152 Part 2: Why More Is More for Jewelry Designer Jessica Kagan CushmanWhat 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 selling platforms Why a Victorian jewelry padlock inspired Jessica’s most recent work About Jessica Kagan Cushman Jessica Kagan Cushman is a...2022-04-0824 min
Jewelry Journey PodcastEpisode 152 Part 1: Why More Is More for Jewelry Designer Jessica Kagan Cushman 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 selling platforms Why a Victorian jewelry padlock inspired Jessica’s most recent work About Jessica Kagan Cushman Jessica Kagan...2022-04-0624 min
Jewelry Journey PodcastEpisode 146 Part 1: Finding Renewed Jewelry Inspiration Outside the Big CityWhat 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 creative ways to give clients a luxury experience when you can’t meet in person About Whitney Abrams Whitney Abrams’ high-karat gold creations are a reflection of her love of the...2022-02-2326 min
Jewelry Journey PodcastEpisode 145 Part 1: Experiencing Jewelry as Art at the Museum of Fine Arts, HoustonWhat 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, “Would I wear this?” when looking at art jewelry About Cindi Strauss Cindi Strauss is the Sara and Bill Morgan Curator of Decorative...2022-02-0927 min
Jewelry Journey PodcastEpisode 144 Part 2: Thailand’s Art Jewelry Scene Is the Hidden Gem of AsiaWhat 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 than art jewelry How Atty’s background in science helped her become a successful business owner About Atty Tantivit Atty Tantivit is a jewelry designer/maker, a gallerist...2022-02-0328 minJewelry Journey PodcastEpisode 144 Part 1: Thailand’s Art Jewelry Scene Is the Hidden Gem of AsiaWhat 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 than art jewelry How Atty’s background in science helped her become a successful business owner About Atty Tantivit Atty Tantivit is a jewelry designer/maker, a gallerist an...2022-02-0122 min
Jewelry Journey PodcastEpisode 143 Part 1: The Theory of Jewelry: Why Do We Love to Wear It, and What Does It Mean?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, “Settings and Findings,” in Lost in Jewelry Magazine How jewelry has tied people together throughout time and space About Matt Lambert Matt Lambert is a non-bina...2022-01-2528 min
Jewelry Journey PodcastEpisode 142 Part 2: The Language of Jewelry: How the Editor in Chief of JCK Finds Inspiration with Editor in Chief JCK, Victoria Gomelsky.What you’ll learn in this episode: The history of JCK and the JCK Show How Victoria identifies trends to highlight in JCK Why the line between women’s jewelry and men’s jewelry has blurred, especially among younger consumers How travel influences jewelry design The most exciting new designers Victoria has her eye on About Victoria Gomelsky Victoria Gomelsky is editor-in-chief of JCK, a New York City-based jewelry trade publication founded in 1869. Her work has appeared in the New York Times, Robb Report, AFAR, WSJ Magazine, the Hollywood Reporter, Escape, The Sun and Waking Up Ame...2021-12-2331 min
Jewelry Journey PodcastPart 1: The Language of Jewelry: How the Editor in Chief of JCK Finds Inspiration with Editor in Chief JCK, Victoria Gomelsky.What you’ll learn in this episode: The history of JCK and the JCK Show How Victoria identifies trends to highlight in JCK Why the line between women’s jewelry and men’s jewelry has blurred, especially among younger consumers How travel influences jewelry design The most exciting new designers Victoria has her eye on About Victoria Gomelsky Victoria Gomelsky is editor-in-chief of JCK, a New York City-based jewelry trade publication founded in 1869. Her work has appeared in the New York Times, Robb Report, AFAR, WSJ Magazine, the Hollywood Reporter, Escape, The Sun and Waking Up Ame...2021-12-2124 min
Jewelry Journey PodcastPart 2 - The “Ambassador of Wearable Art” Shares Her Insights from Two Decades in the Business with Lisa M. Berman, Owner of Sculpture to Wear Gallery.What you’ll learn in this episode: The history of Sculpture to Wear and how Lisa maintains its legacy Why editorial and media coverage is crucial for getting art jewelry recognized as a fine art What the role of a jewelry gallery is Why Lisa always advises artists to keep good records of their work How the bold brooches of the 80s paved the way for today’s art jewelry About Lisa M. Berman Lisa M. Berman is an internationally recognized “Ambassador of Wearable Art.” Based in Southern California, her expertise extends to major manufacturing and reta...2021-12-0223 min
Jewelry Journey PodcastPart 1 - The “Ambassador of Wearable Art” Shares Her Insights from Two Decades in the Business with Lisa Berman, Owner of Sculpture to Wear Gallery.What you’ll learn in this episode: The history of Sculpture to Wear and how Lisa maintains its legacy Why editorial and media coverage is crucial for getting art jewelry recognized as a fine art What the role of a jewelry gallery is Why Lisa always advises artists to keep good records of their work How the bold brooches of the 80s paved the way for today’s art jewelry About Lisa M. Berman Lisa M. Berman is an internationally recognized “Ambassador of Wearable Art.” Based in Southern California, her expertise extends to major manufacturing and reta...2021-11-3022 min
Jewelry Journey PodcastEpisode 138 Part 2: How Metalsmith Magazine Is Highlights New Voices in Jewelry with Editor, Adriane DaltonWhat you’ll learn in this episode: The history of Metalsmith magazine, and why it maintains its name even as its scope has expanded beyond metals How SNAG has made efforts to diversify the voices in Metalsmith and open the organization to new members What type of content Adriane looks for as an editor, and how you can pitch ideas to her What changes need to be made in the jewelry industry to make it more equitable Why being a curator and being an editor aren’t so different About Adriane Dalton Adriane Dalton is an a...2021-11-2422 min
Jewelry Journey PodcastPart 1: How Metalsmith Magazine Is Highlights New Voices in Jewelry with Editor, Adriane DaltonWhat you’ll learn in this episode: The history of Metalsmith magazine, and why it maintains its name even as its scope has expanded beyond metals How SNAG has made efforts to diversify the voices in Metalsmith and open the organization to new members What type of content Adriane looks for as an editor, and how you can pitch ideas to her What changes need to be made in the jewelry industry to make it more equitable Why being a curator and being an editor aren’t so different About Adriane Dalton Adriane Dalton is an a...2021-11-2222 min
Jewelry Journey PodcastPart 2 - Tess Sholom: From the Runways of Paris to the Goldsmith’s Studio with Goldsmith Tess SholomWhat you’ll learn in this episode: What it was like to design jewelry for high-fashion runways in the 70s and 80s How the right piece of jewelry can transform the wearer Why creative problem solving is the best skill you can have as a goldsmith How Tess’ work wound up in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Smithsonian Institution and other museums How the jewelry field has changed with the popularization of social media Additional Resources: Website Instagram Facebook Photos: Blue Sky Chalcedony Byzantium Earrings By...2021-11-1721 min
Jewelry Journey PodcastPart 1 - Tess Sholom: From the Runways of Paris to the Goldsmith’s Studio with Goldsmith Tess SholomWhat you’ll learn in this episode: What it was like to design jewelry for high-fashion runways in the 70s and 80s How the right piece of jewelry can transform the wearer Why creative problem solving is the best skill you can have as a goldsmith How Tess’ work wound up in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Smithsonian Institution and other museums How the jewelry field has changed with the popularization of social media Additional Resources: Website Instagram Facebook Photos: Blue Sky Chalcedony Byzantium Earrings By...2021-11-1522 min
Jewelry Journey PodcastEpisode 136: Part 2 - Finding Jewelry Inspiration in Ecuador’s Mountains and Sea Turtles with Jameson Murphy, Co-Founder & General Manager of Flor de la VidaWhat you’ll learn in this episode: How Flor de la Vida draws inspiration from Ecuador’s unique landscape and wildlife How the company developed a partnership with local and international polo teams, and their process for designing a trophy for the World Polo Championship Why it was important for Jameson to work with recycled gold and ethically sourced gems Why a jewelry design that sells well in one market won’t always be popular in another What NFTs are, and how people are using blockchain technology to invest in jewelry About Jameson Murphy Jameson Murphy...2021-11-1025 min
Jewelry Journey PodcastPart 1 - Finding Jewelry Inspiration in Ecuador’s Mountains and Sea Turtles with Jameson Murphy, Co-Founder & General Manager of Flor de la VidaWhat you’ll learn in this episode: How Flor de la Vida draws inspiration from Ecuador’s unique landscape and wildlife How the company developed a partnership with local and international polo teams, and their process for designing a trophy for the World Polo Championship Why it was important for Jameson to work with recycled gold and ethically sourced gems Why a jewelry design that sells well in one market won’t always be popular in another What NFTs are, and how people are using blockchain technology to invest in jewelry About Jameson Murphy Jameson Murphy...2021-11-0922 min
Jewelry Journey PodcastPart 2: Why the 17th Century Church Used Jewels to Entice New Members with Author and Photographer, Paul KoudounarisWhat you’ll learn in this episode: What charnel houses and ossuaries are, and why they were an important part of people’s spiritual lives Why the Catholic Church decorated hundreds of Roman skeletons with jewels in the 17th century Why 17th century nuns were some of the most skilled yet unrecognized jewelers of their day How art and jewelry can help us explore death and other touchy subjects About Paul Koudounaris Paul Koudounaris is an author and photographer based in Los Angeles. He holds a PhD in Art History from the University of California, and...2021-10-2725 min
Jewelry Journey PodcastPart 1: Why the 17th Century Church Used Jewels to Entice New Members with Author and Photographer, Paul KoudounarisWhat you’ll learn in this episode: What charnel houses and ossuaries are, and why they were an important part of people’s spiritual lives Why the Catholic Church decorated hundreds of Roman skeletons with jewels in the 17th century Why 17th century nuns were some of the most skilled yet unrecognized jewelers of their day How art and jewelry can help us explore death and other touchy subjects About Paul Koudounaris Paul Koudounaris is an author and photographer based in Los Angeles. He holds a PhD in Art History from the University of California, and...2021-10-2522 min
Jewelry Journey Podcastvery Box Tells a Story: Marc Cohen’s Box Art Jewelry with Art Jeweler, Marc Cohen- Part 2What you’ll learn in this episode: Why Marc’s box art jewelry was inspired by his time working in the theater industry How Marc went from selling his work on the streets of New York City to selling them to Hollywood’s biggest celebrities Why artists have always borrowed from each other’s work Why box art is a conversation starter that breaks down barriers How every box tells a story Additional Resources: Instagram Photos: Museum of Israel Exhibition Currently on view at SFO Airport 2021-10-1321 min
Jewelry Journey Podcastvery Box Tells a Story: Marc Cohen’s Box Art Jewelry with Art Jeweler, Marc Cohen- Part 1What you’ll learn in this episode: Why Marc’s box art jewelry was inspired by his time working in the theater industry How Marc went from selling his work on the streets of New York City to selling them to Hollywood’s biggest celebrities Why artists have always borrowed from each other’s work Why box art is a conversation starter that breaks down barriers How every box tells a story Additional Resources: Instagram Photos: Museum of Israel Exhibition Currently on view at SFO Airport 2021-10-1136 min
Jewelry Journey PodcastEpisode 131 Part 1: Make Your Website Shine: Expert Tips for Jewelry Brands with Michael Burpoe, Director of User Experience for PunchmarkWhat you’ll learn in this episode: Why you won’t see results if you have a “set it and forget it” mentality about your website Why jewelers should give their website as much attention as a brick-and-mortar location How jewelers can use tricks of the trade to encourage customers to purchase items online, even if jewelry is traditionally bought in person How jewelry brands can take advantage of the new shopping feature on Instagram Why the jewelry business is more like Crate & Barrel than Sephora—and why that distinction is important About Michael Burpoe Michael Bur...2021-10-0421 min
Jewelry Journey PodcastHeavy Metal: How Atelier Zobel Uses Traditional Goldsmithing Techniques to Create Beautiful Jewelry with Peter Schmid, Owner of Atelier Zobel in Konstanz, GermanyWhat you’ll learn in this episode: The process Atelier Zobel uses to fuse different metals together in innovative and beautiful ways How Peter has maintained Michael Zobel’s legacy while modernizing and refining the Atelier’s designs Why Peter is attracted to imperfect gems, and how he designs jewelry that highlights the beauty of imperfection Why passion and a willingness to push boundaries are necessary for aspiring jewelry designers About Peter Schmid Peter Schmid owns Atelier Zobel in Konstanz, Germany. Original owner Michael Zobel was a master craftsman who honed his skills and talent to cre...2021-08-1233 min
Jewelry Journey PodcastNew Book Highlights McClelland Barclay’s Little-Known Costume Jewelry with Author, Patricia GostickWhat you’ll learn in this episode: Who McClelland Barclay is, and why his costume jewelry is so difficult to find How to spot high-quality vintage costume jewelry What styles of vintage jewelry are popular right now How vintage pieces can help you define your personal style About Patricia Gostick Patricia Gostick has always loved old "stuff", especially jewelry, but she started seriously collecting vintage costume jewelry in the late 1990s. A retired educator, she began to do research in the field of antique and vintage jewelry and became a v.c.j. dealer, buying and...2021-08-0430 min
Jewelry Journey PodcastRob Koudijs Gallery: Moving Our Jewelry From Niched to Noticed with Founder & Owner, Rob KoudijsWhat you’ll learn in this episode: Why the Netherlands has a high concentration of the world’s art jewelry galleries Why public funding and support is crucial for the survival of art jewelry How Rob finds new artists, and how he defines what a strong piece is How Rob uses social media to find clients across the world About Rob Koudijs Rob Koudijs is the founder and owner of Galerie Rob Koudijs, a 100-square-meter exhibition space located in the gallery district in the center of Amsterdam. The gallery specializes in contemporary art jewelry which commu...2021-07-2132 min
Jewelry Journey Podcast40 years of Galerie Marzee: Still Influencing Art Jewelry with Marie-José Van Der Hout, Founder & Director of Galerie MarzeeWhat you’ll learn in this episode: Why Marie-José developed the Marzee Graduate Prize to help young jewelry artists How she secured the historic building her gallery and apartment are located in Who Marie-José’s favorite artists are, such as Dorothea Prühl Why the term “art jewelry” is redundant How the pandemic inspired Marie-José to look closer to home for exhibition ideas About Marie-José van den Hout Born in Roermond in the Netherlands, Marie-José van den Hout grew up in a family of three generations of ecclesiastical gold- and silversmiths. It was in the workshop of he...2021-07-141h 04
Jewelry Journey PodcastFrom Investment Banker to Jewelry Innovator: The Story Behind Évocateur with Founder, Barbara Ross InnamoratiWhat you’ll learn in this episode: How Barbara discovered she could combine gold leaf and enamel for jewelry that withstands daily wear What types of custom work has proven popular for Évocateur Why it was important for Évocateur jewelry to be made in the U.S. and sold at an affordable price point How Barbara moved from corporate finance to jewelry, even with no formal schooling or industry connections About Barbara Ross-Innamorati For ÉVOCATEUR Founder and Designer Barbara Ross-Innamorati, the love of fashion, art and design has always been hardwired into her creative DNA. Many...2021-07-0723 min
Jewelry Journey PodcastWhere Does Your Gold Come From & Why Does It Matter? Explore From July 13-15, A Virtual Event. 11th Annual Gold & Diamond Conference with Lisa Koenigsberg is the Founder and Conference Director of Initiatives in Art and CultureWhat you’ll learn in this episode: Why jewelry carries meaning beyond just its material value Where jewelry and adornment fits into visual culture How Lisa developed Initiatives in Art and Culture’s series of conferences, and how she has adapted them during Covid When the next IAC Gold Conference is and what speakers to expect About Lisa Koenigsberg Lisa Koenigsberg is the Founder and Conference Director of Initiatives in Art and Culture (IAC) which aims to educate diverse audiences in the fine, decorative and visual arts. Lisa has organized conferences, symposia and special sessions at u...2021-06-3036 min
Jewelry Journey PodcastEpisode 79: Robert Lee Morris, Renowned Fashion Jewelry Designer with an Introduction by Lisa M. Berman, Owner of Sculpture to WearWhat you’ll learn in this episode: How Robert Lee Morris started as a self-taught jewelry designer and forged a path to the pinnacle of the fashion jewelry world. How galleries like Sculpture to Wear and Artwear helped promote studio jewelry. What it was like to be part of the 70s and 80s fashion scene. How Robert Lee Morris became a household name. Why the excess of the 80s led to the minimalism of the 90s. How taste in jewelry has changed over the years. About Robert Lee Morris: Robert Lee Morris is a fas...2021-05-3041 min
Jewelry Journey PodcastEpisode 74: Yes, it’ Real.. Jewelry in plastic! Cara Croninger's jewelry journey from her daughter's perspective with introduction from Lisa BermanWhat you’ll learn in this episode: An insider’s look into Cara Croninger’s innovative work and process. How Cara’s color creations makes her pieces unique. The impact of Robert Lee Morris and Cara Croninger’s relationship. How The Clocktower in New York helped influence artists such as Cara. Saudia’s plans to carry on her mother’s legacy with Lisa M. Berman . About Saudia Young and Cara Croninger: Cara Croninger was a pioneer in the art of acrylic and polyester resin jewelry and sculpture design and manufacture. She started working in leather, crafting obi belts a...2020-07-0939 minJewelry Journey PodcastThe Rise of Contemporary Studio Jewelry with Lisa Berman, Owner of Sculpture To Wear & Berman Arts AgencyLisa Berman* is an internationally recognized “Ambassador of Wearable Art.” Based in Southern California, her expertise extends to major manufacturing and retail markets, museums and corporations in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Asia and Europe. Lisa is the owner of the iconic gallery Sculpture to Wear, which was instrumental in launching the studio jewelry movement in the United States. The gallery offers an eclectic array of art, jewelry and unique objects to discerning collectors, media producers and institutions, which have been featured in film, television and publications. Her recently launched Berman Arts Agency offers artist repr...2019-09-2332 min