Jewelry Journey Podcast

Jewelry Journey Podcast

Every day, people surround us wearing art, history, and culture, but we usually don’t pay attention. Most people think about jewelry as an afterthought or accessory. But jewelry can tell a larger story, one reflecting the connection between contemporary culture and that of yesteryear. Is jewelry clothing, art, status symbol, or something more? The jewelry world seems to be hidden in plain sight and little understood. The Jewelry Journey podcast explores the many aspects of jewelry and its status as art. We talk with those who live and breathe this form of adornment: makers, dealers, gallerists, academics collectors and more. The goal is to elevate the conversation beyond Etsy or big diamonds and see jewelry in a new light, so that we can appreciate the little pieces of wonder that float by each day.

Episodes

November 8, 2024 36 mins

What 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.
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What 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 ...
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What 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 ...
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What 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.
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What 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.
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What 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 ...
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What 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 ...
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What you’ll learn in this episode:

  • How to use Antique Jewelry University to identify maker’s marks and find out when your jewelry was made.
  • Why access to more (and better) information has made interest in antique jewelry explode.
  • What characteristics Suzanne looks for when evaluating antique jewelry.
  • Why buyers should beware of lab-grown ...
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What you’ll learn in this episode:

  • How to use Antique Jewelry University to identify maker’s marks and find out when your jewelry was made.
  • Why access to more (and better) information has made interest in antique jewelry explode.
  • What characteristics Suzanne looks for when evaluating antique jewelry.
  • Why buyers should beware of lab-grown ...
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What 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...
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What 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...
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What 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 maste...
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What 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 maste...
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Transcript:

Auctions, appraisals, and the professionals who perform them are some of the most misunderstood elements of the jewelry industry. That’s exactly why Gina D’Onofrio, independent appraiser and Co-Director of Fine Jewelry at Heritage Auctions, joined the Jewelry Journey Podcast. She discussed what a consigner can expect when selling jewelry with an auction house; ...

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What you’ll learn in this episode:

  • What questions to ask appraisers and auction houses before selling your jewelry.
  • What education and networking opportunities an aspiring appraiser should seek out.
  • Why an appraisal includes multiple values, and why those values will change depending on the reason for the appraisal.
  • What the process of se...
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What you’ll learn in this episode:

  • How Saudia is preserving her mom Cara Croninger’s legacy
  • Why Cara Croninger’s resin and plastic jewelry was—and still is—groundbreaking
  • How Cara Croninger refined her jewelry making process, and why she didn’t want her pieces to be perfect
  • What it was like to grow up in an artistic family in the heyday o...
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What you’ll learn in this episode:

  • How Saudia is preserving her mom Cara Croninger’s legacy
  • Why Cara Croninger’s resin and plastic jewelry was—and still is—groundbreaking
  • How Cara Croninger refined her jewelry making process, and why she didn’t want her pieces to be perfect
  • What it was like to grow up in an artistic family in the heyday o...
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Link to article: 

https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/20/fashion/jewelry-podcasts.html

Welcome to the Jewelry Journey, exploring the hidden world of art around you. Because every piece of art has a story, and jewelry is no exception.

Hello, everyone. Welcome to the Jewelry Journey podcast. We are thrilled to announce an article on the Jewelry Journey podcast from writer Melanie Ab...

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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 ...
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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 ...
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