Jewelry Journey Podcast

Episode 132: Every Box Tells a Story: Marc Cohen's Box Art Jewelry with Art Jeweler, Marc Cohen- Part 2

13 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What 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...

Episode 132: Every Box Tells a Story: Marc Cohen's Box Art Jewelry with Art Jeweler, Marc Cohen- Part 1

11 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What 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...

Episode 131 Part 2: Make Your Website Shine: Expert Tips for Jewelry Brands with Michael Burpoe, Director of User Experience for Punchmark

06 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What 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 gi...

Episode 131 Part 1: Make Your Website Shine: Expert Tips for Jewelry Brands with Michael Burpoe, Director of User Experience for Punchmark

04 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What 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 gi...

Episode 129: What Are You Selling, Really? Developing Your Jewelry's Brand with Pam Levine, CEO and Brand Experience Expert of Levine Luxury Branding

13 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What you'll learn in this episode: How to go through the all-important process of defining your jewelry business' brand Why engaging relationships wi...

Episode 128: What It Takes to Become a Master Goldsmith with Master Goldsmith, Kent Raible

06 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What you'll learn in this episode: Why every introverted artist should have a partner or patron to help them promote their work How Kent developed a ...

Episode 127: New Luxury: Making Jewelry that Puts Meaning Over Value with Art Jeweler & Author, Nicolas Estrada

30 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What you'll learn in this episode: How Nicolas made the jump from the corporate world to jewelry Why there is unlimited potential for the art jewelry...

Episode 126: Heavy Metal: How Atelier Zobel Uses Traditional Goldsmithing Techniques to Create Beautiful Jewelry with Peter Schmid, Owner of Atelier Zobel in Konstanz, Germany

12 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What you'll learn in this episode: The process Atelier Zobel uses to fuse different metals together in innovative and beautiful ways How Peter has ma...

Episode 125: New Book Highlights McClelland Barclay's Little-Known Costume Jewelry with Author, Patricia Gostick

04 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What 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 ...

Episode 124: Jewelry and Shoe Lovers Unite: What Our Accessories Represent with Dr. Kimberly Alexander, University of New Hampshire Faculty

28 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What you'll learn in this episode: What material culture is, and how we can understand history through its lens Why people tend to save their shoes e...

Episode 123: Rob Koudijs Gallery: Moving Our Jewelry From Niched to Noticed with Founder & Owner, Rob Koudijs

21 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What 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 i...

Episode 122: 40 years of Galerie Marzee: Still Influencing Art Jewelry with Marie-José Van Der Hout, Founder & Director of Galerie Marzee

14 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What you'll learn in this episode: Why Marie-José developed the Marzee Graduate Prize to help young jewelry artists How she secured the historic bui...

Episode 121: From Investment Banker to Jewelry Innovator: The Story Behind Évocateur with Founder, Barbara Ross Innamorati

07 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What 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...

Episode 120: Where 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, Founder and Conference Director

30 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What you'll learn in this episode: Why jewelry carries meaning beyond just its material value Where jewelry and adornment fits into visual culture Ho...

Episode 119: A Knowledgeable Jewelry Advisor Is As Good As Gold with Jewelry Expert, Peter Shemonsky

09 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What you'll learn in this episode: Why there are so many reproductions on the market, and why it's important to work with a dealer who understands th...

Episode 118: Layers of Beauty: The Artistry of Grisaille Enamel Jewelry with Enamel Art Jeweler, Marianne Hunter

02 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Marianne Hunter's journey to become an enamel jewelry artist unfolded organically; it's no wonder why her jewelry making process has an organic qualit...

Episode 79: Robert Lee Morris, Renowned Fashion Jewelry Designer with an Introduction by Lisa M. Berman, Owner of Sculpture to Wear

30 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What 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 j...

Episode 117: Narrative Jewelry: Seeing the Invisible with Art Jeweler, Kimberly Nogueira

27 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What you'll learn in this episode: What automatons are, and how Kimberly started making them How jewelry helps us tell stories and access imaginary r...

Episode 116: Jewelry as Self-Care: How Creative Expression Changed This Artist's Life with Amita Bhalla Artist, Jewelry Maker & Physician

19 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What you'll learn in this episode: How Amita became a successful jewelry designer later in life Why Valloria, Italy is famous for its painted doors, ...

Episode 77: Seeking Affordable Quality Jewelry? Look for Vermeil, According to Designer Lausanne Miller

16 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What you'll learn in this episode: What "demi-fine jewelry" means. Why vermeil is the "gold" standard for plated jewelry. How Lausanne's previous wor...

Episode 115: New Book Captures the Story of Mark Patterson Jewelry with Josette Patterson & Amy Elliott

12 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What you'll learn in this episode: The history of Mark Patterson, and the serendipitous moments that launched Josette's career How the bridal and eng...

Episode 76: Kevin Friedman: Taking his clients on a Wild journey of their lives through jewelry

09 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What you'll learn in this episode: The history of Kevin Friedman's South African jewelry brand Frankli Wild. How Kevin created the iconic Ponahalo Ne...

Episode 114: Translating Antique Jewelry For Today's Jewelry Lovers with Konstantinos Leoussis, founder of KIL N.Y.C

05 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What you'll learn in this episode: How KIL N.Y.C. got started and where it's headed  Why Konstantinos looks to the past instead of current trends fo...

Episode 113: Simply Brilliant: How Independent Artists of the 60s and 70s Influenced Jewelry with Jewelry Expert, Amanda Triossi

26 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What you'll learn in this episode: Why Amanda started collecting 60s and 70s jewelry, and how the view of jewelry from this era changed over time The...

Episode 75: Art World Underdog: Why Art Jewelry Is Under Appreciated, and Why That Should Change with Elizabeth Shypertt, Board Member of Society of North American Goldsmiths

25 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What you'll learn in this episode: How San Francisco's art jewelry scene has changed over the last three decades. Why art jewelry made from non-preci...

Episode 112: How Her Life and Heritage Influences Multi-Award Winning Artist, Alexia Connellan's Colorful Pieces

12 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What you'll learn in this episode: What inspired Alexia to combine historical designs with tropical-colored gemstones What Alexia's experience as a B...

Episode 111: How Ornamentum Gallery Became the Art Jewel of Hudson, NY with Stefan Friedmann Co-founder of Ornamentum Gallery

05 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What you'll learn in this episode: Why you don't always need to focus on big cities when looking for art jewelry How Ornamentum finds and selects art...

Episode 110: How a 172-Year-Old Jewelry House Has Adapted to New Trends with Guy Burton, Director of Hancocks in London

29 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What you'll learn in this episode: The history of London's iconic jewelry house Hancocks and its current location, Burlington Arcade  What sets anti...

Episode 109: Collecting Fewer, Better Treasures with Dana Kraus, Founder of DK Farnum Estate Jewelry"

10 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What you'll learn in this episode: Why creating a successful jewelry business takes more than a love of jewelry Why collectors should focus on fewer,...

Episode 107: How Guild Labs Became a Gem Appraisal Powerhouse with Charles Carmona Accredited Senior Appraiser (ASA) of the American Society of Appraisers

17 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What you'll learn in this episode: How Charles turned his interest in gems into a global business Why it's important to look for accreditations from ...

Episode 106: Finding Creativity During Covid: One Jeweler's Take, with Sonia Boyajian

10 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What you'll learn in this episode: Who Antwerp's Fashion Six were, and how they influenced Sonia and jewelry design in general How jewelry and fashio...

Episode 105: Expand your Jewelry Career Horizons with GIA's Educational Programs with Kimberly Overlin, Dean of Students at GIA

01 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What you'll learn in this episode: The difference between GIA's three major programs Where GIA's campuses are located, and the differences between th...

Episode 104: How a Childhood Classic Is Repurposed Into High-End Jewelry with Emiko Oye, Multi-Award Winning Artist

25 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What you'll learn in this episode: Why Emiko started using Lego in her jewelry Tips for working with a trademarked medium Why Emiko's latest work com...

Episode 103: Out of This World: How Space Exploration Influences Jewelry with Elyse Zorn Karlin, Exhibit Curator

18 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What you'll learn in this episode: The history behind Elyse's latest exhibit, "Out of This World! Jewelry in the Space Age," and why it's being exhib...

Episode 102: How America's First Jewelry Curator Changed the Industry with Yvonne Markowitz, Curator & Author

11 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What you'll learn in this episode: How Yvonne went from Egyptology intern to America's first jewelry curator  Why jewelry needs to be placed in its ...

Episode 101: How Phoenix's Heard Museum Is Increasing Appreciation for Native American Art with Diana Pardue, Curator of Collections at the Heard Museum

04 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What you'll learn in this episode: How Charles Loloma changed contemporary Native American jewelry more than any other jeweler Why Native American je...

Episode 100: Porcelain Dolls, Rabbit's Feet, Padlocks: What Inspires This Jeweler's Unusual Creations with Castro, Art Jeweler, founder and owner of CASTRO NYC

21 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jewelry designer Castro's unusual pieces are a reflection of his unusual entry into the world of jewelry. After starting out by selling his work from ...

Episode 99: Capturing the Human Experience with Tiny, Wearable Sculpture with Art Jewelry Maker, Asagi Maeda

14 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

What you'll learn in this episode: How jewelry can be used to tell people's life stories What "ningen" are, and how Asagi uses them in her work Where...

Episode 97: How the Millicent Rogers Museum Is Preserving Southwest Jewelry with Goldsmith, David Anderson

30 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

As a Taos native and skilled goldsmith, David Anderson has a deep connection to Southwestern jewelry. That connection led him to a position on the boa...

Episode 96: Why Collectors Love to Collect: Understanding Your Behavior, with Author Dr. Shirley Mueller

23 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

What you'll learn in this episode: Why collectors hate missing the chance to buy a piece they love What makes collecting pleasurable, and why fakes, ...

Episode 95: The Susan Beech Mid-Career Artist Grant: Making Your Application Stand Out with Bonnie Levine, AJF Board Member

16 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

What you'll learn in this episode: What that Susan Beech Mid-Career Artist Grant is and the criteria for applying What the application includes, and ...

Episode 94: How the Susan Beech Mid-Career Artist Grant Is Helping Push the Boundaries of Art Jewelry with Enthusiastic Art Jewelry Collector, Susan Beech

09 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

What you'll learn in this episode: How Art Jewelry Forum went from a small meetup of art jewelry enthusiasts to an international organization Why Sus...

Episode 93: Combining Creativity and Business Savvy: Making Smart Decisions in the Art Jewelry Industry with Multi-Award Winning Artist, Raïssa Bump

02 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

What you'll learn in this episode: Why jewelry is a fascinating part of our daily rituals How Raïssa developed her earring subscription program, and...

Episode 92: Art Jewelry in Sweden: Stockholm's Platina Gallery with Sofia Björkman Artist and Gallery Owner

29 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

What you'll learn in this episode: Why metalsmithing techniques can be useful even when using other materials. Why the global art jewelry community i...

Episode 90: Design For Yourself First: Following Your Passion To Create Expressive Jewelry wtih Sylvie Corbelin Paris-based Fine Jewelry Designer

22 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

What you'll learn in this episode: The two ways to go about creating a piece of jewelry, and which process Sylvie uses. Why earrings aren't just for ...

Episode 89: Shaping Inspiration in Clay: How One Jewelry Artist Honed Her Process with Loretta Lam

19 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

What you'll learn in this episode: Why polymer clay is the perfect medium for anyone interested in color. How polymer clay became popular in the 70s ...

Episode 88: A Century of Mexican Silver Jewelry Design: How Taxco Continues to Innovate with Dr. Penny Morrill

15 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

What you'll learn in this episode: Why Taxco became a hotbed for silver design and innovation. How the Mexican Silver Renaissance began, and what fac...

Episode 87: Educating People About Jewelry, One Throw Pillow at a Time with Julie Bishop, Founder of Juler's Row and Amy Wilson, Interior Designer

12 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

What you'll learn in this episode: How jewelry and fashion trends influence other areas of design. The importance of educating customers on jewelry. ...

Episode 86: From the Wrist to the Gallery Wall: Getting People to See Jewelry as Art with Andrea Gutierrez, Jewelry Artist and Owner of Andrea Gutierrez Jewelry

08 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

What you'll learn in this episode: The inspiration and process behind Andrea's beaded and embroidered cuffs. How to source and re-purpose vintage bea...

Episode 85: Get to Know Russian Jewelry Beyond Fabergé with Marie Betteley, Jewelry Dealer & Gemologist

05 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

What you'll learn in this episode: Why Fabergé isn't the only Russian treasure that jewelry collectors and enthusiasts should care about. How Russia...

Episode 83: Capturing the Universe with Metal and Gemstones with Valerie Jo Coulson, Multi-Award-Winning Fine Jewelry Artist

28 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

What you'll learn in this episode: What resources Valerie used to teach herself jewelry making. What sacred geometry is, and how it influences Valeri...

Episode 82: Jewelry That Makes You Think with Susan Cummins, Founder of Art Jewelry Forum

21 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

What you'll learn in this episode: What art jewelry is and how it differs from artist's jewelry. Why the boundaries between jewelry and other art and...

Episode 81: The Jewelry Library is Creating Spaces for Connecting Jewelry Lovers with Karen Davidov, Founder of The Jewelry Library

14 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

What you'll learn in this episode: What jewelry literacy is, and why it is important. How Karen curated her collection of vintage jewelry and jewelry...

Episode 80: Old Jewelry, New Methods: How Kentshire Galleries Has Modernized It's Vintage Jewelry Business with Matthew Imberman, Co-President of Kentshire Galleries

07 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

What you'll learn in this episode: How Kentshire Galleries has adapted over the years and continues to modernize its brand. Why digital marketing is ...

Episode 78: Turning Basic Materials into One-of-a-Kind Jewelry with Adi Raffled Podhozer, Owner of ADI RAFFELD PODHORZER

24 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

What you'll learn in this episode: Why Adi uses unusual materials and printing processes in her work. How jewelry, fashion and art intersect and insp...

Episode 74: Yes, it' Real.. Jewelry in plastic! Cara Croninger's jewelry journey from her daughter's perspective with introduction from Lisa Berman

09 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

What 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...

Episode 73: Jewelry in America: Discover Jewelry Past and Present at the 2020 ASJRA Conference. NOTE: Since recording this episode, ASJRA has rescheduled its 15th annual conference "Jewelry in America" in New York City to September 11 – 12, 2020. U

20 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

 What you'll learn in this episode: How the Association for the Study of Jewelry and Related Arts was formed, and why ASJRA started its annual confe...

Episode 72: Accessorizing the World in One-of-a-Kind Costume Jewelry Designs with Robert Sorrell, Founder of Sorrell Originals

13 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

What you'll learn in this episode: How Robert transitioned from working in the restaurant industry to creating unique pieces of costume jewelry. Why ...

Episode 70: Innovation in Jewelry & Metalsmithing at Israel's Shenkar College with Uri Samet, Head of the Jewelry Design Department at Israel's Shenkar College of Engineering, Design, and Art

30 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

What you'll learn in this episode: How and why Shenkar's Department of Jewelry Design was founded. Why Shenkar is on the cutting-edge of jewelry desi...

Episode 69: Discovering Tel Aviv's Up-and-Coming Fashion and Jewelry Designers with Galit Reismann, Founder of TLVstyle

23 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

What you'll learn in this episode: How Tel Aviv became Israel's fashion and jewelry hotspot. Why Israeli jewelry design has become more individualist...

Episode 68: Going Inside MUDE: Portugal's Only Museum of Design with Bárbara Coutinho, Director of Museum of Design and Fashion in Lisbon

16 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

What you'll learn in this episode: How Museum of Design and Fashion (MUDE) in Lisbon created an international fashion and jewelry collection with a s...

Episode 67: Tracking Down the Boivin Starfish: The World's Most Alluring Piece of Jewelry with Cherie Burns, Author & Investigative Reporter

09 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

What you'll learn in this episode: What Boivin starfish brooches are, and why they are so sought after. The history of the House of Boivin and the so...

Episode 65: Parisian Jewelry: The Best Places to Learn and Shop with Rachel Kaplan, Owner of French Links Tours

02 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

What you'll learn in this episode: The best French museums and stores to visit and learn about jewelry. How French and American jewelry and fashion d...

Episode 64: Jewelry Cataloging 101: How to Organize and Preserve Your Collection with Rebekah Frank, Jewelry Artist, Metalsmith & Former Executive Director of Art Jewelry Forum

26 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

What you'll learn in this episode: What parameters to consider when deciding how to catalogue a collection. How Rebekah came to work exclusively in s...

Episode 63: A Look into Copenhagen's Thriving Jewelry Scene with Diana Holstein, Goldsmith & Partner at Emquies-Holstein

24 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

What you'll learn in this episode: How Diana's training in graphic design led to a career as a goldsmith. How Diana and Hanan Emquies came to found E...

Episode 62: Creating a Luxury Buying Experience for Uncommon High Karat Gold Jewelry with Whitney Abrams, Owner of Whitney Abrams Jewelry

19 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

What you'll learn in this episode: The differences between a retail business and a private studio. How to work with your clients to create custom pie...

Episode 61: Patina Gallery: Presenting Sophisticated Contemporary Works Against a Unique Cultural Backdrop with Allison Barnett, Co-Owner of Patina Gallery

17 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

What you'll learn in this episode: The meaning behind Patina and how the gallery was established. Why Allison decided to focus on contemporary jewelr...

Episode 60: Galerie MiniMasterpiece: Showcasing Wearable Art by Contemporary Artists & Designers with Esther de Beaucé, Founder & Owner of Galerie MiniMasterpiece

10 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

What you'll learn in this episode: How Galerie MiniMasterpiece works with artists and designers to create and showcase small scale wearable art. The ...

Episode 58: Vintage Engagement Rings & Antique Jewels with Suzanne Martinez, Co-Owner of Lang Antique & Estate Jewelry

27 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

What you'll learn in this episode: How Lang Antique & Estate Jewelry became the go-to restorer and seller of antique and vintage engagement diamond r...

Episode 57: Expressing Love and Grief: Mourning and Sentimental Jewelry with Sarah Nehama, Studio Jeweler & Collector

20 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

What you'll learn in this episode: Defining "sentimental" jewelry—including pieces that honor relationships between lovers as well as family relati...

Episode 56: Why Vintage Costume Jewelry Needs to Be Part of Your Collection with Pamela Wiggins Siegel & Melinda Lewis, Co-Founders of Costume Jewelry Collectors International

13 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

What you'll learn in this episode: Why jewelry collectors should pay attention to costume jewelry. How costume jewelry can be a way to boldly express...

Episode 55: The Arts and Crafts Movement: More Than Art; A Way of Life with Nonie Gadsden, Katharine Lane Weems Senior Curator of American Decorative Arts and Sculpture at Museum of Fine Arts, Boston

06 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

What you'll learn in this episode: How Nonie views a curator's role within a museum. Origins of the Arts & Crafts movement and major players. Why the...

Episode 54: Expressing Life: European Jewelry & Art Design with Stefanie Walker, Jewelry Historian & Senior Program Officer at the National Endowment for the Humanities

30 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

What you'll learn in this episode: What role the King Tut exhibition played in sparking Stefanie's desire to learn goldsmithing. How the jeweler appr...

Episode 53: Elevating Your Style and Confidence with Vintage Jewelry with Veronica Staudt, Founder of Vintage Meet Modern

23 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

What you'll learn in this episode: Why Vintage Meet Modern was created. How Vintage Meet Modern defines the term "vintage." How Vintage Meet Modern w...

Episode 51: Eyewear: A Growing Realm of Wearable Art, with Julia Gogosha, Owner of Gogosha Optique

09 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

What you'll learn in this episode: How eyeglasses-as-fashion has exploded in recent years. Why wearers have shifted from owning one pair to multiple ...

Episode 50: The Original Miami Beach Antique Show 2020 – More Than Antiques with Michelle Orman, Public Relations for The Original Miami Beach Antique Show

02 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

What you'll learn in this episode: What to expect at The Original Miami Beach Antique Show being held January 4-8, 2020. What makes The Original Miam...

Episode 49: No Longer Taboo: Contemporary Art Jewelry in Southern California with Jane Groover, Co-Founder of Taboo Studio

25 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

What you'll learn in this episode: How Jane was influenced by jeweler Arline Fisch. How Taboo Studio was established and where the gallery got its na...

Episode 48: Advancing the Careers of Rising Artists: AJF 2020 Young Artist Award with Bonnie Levine, Board Member, Art Jewelry Forum

18 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

What you'll learn in this episode: Art Jewelry Forum's mission and an overview of its programs. How Bonnie defines art jewelry and why this varies fr...

Episode 47: Designing Jewelry for the Golden Age of Hollywood and Today with Tina Joseff, President & CEO, and Kristin Joseff, Managing Director, Joseff of Hollywood

11 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

What you'll learn in this episode: How Joseff founded the company and began renting to Hollywood studios. The movies and stars Joseff designed for, a...

Episode 45: Ancient Nubia: Art, Jewelry & History with Denise Doxey, Curator of Ancient Egyptian, Nubian and Near Eastern Art at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston

28 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The "Ancient Nubia Now" exhibit on display at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (MFA) through January 20, 2020, confronts past misinterpretations and of...

Episode 44: A Look Ahead at NYC Jewelry Week 2019 with Bella Neyman and JB Jones, Founders of NYC Jewelry Week

21 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

NYC Jewelry Week (NYCJW) is dedicated to promoting and celebrating the world of jewelry through educational and innovative focused programming. Last y...

Episode 43: The Psychology of a Collector with Dr. Shirley Mueller, Collector of Chinese Export Porcelain & Author

14 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Shirley Mueller is an internationally known collector and scholar of Chinese export porcelain who has written numerous articles on the subject. She ha...

Episode 42: 7th Annual Jewelry History Series at The Original Miami Beach Antique Show with Elyse Zorn Karlin, Jewelry Historian and Curator

07 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Elyse Zorn Karlin is the co-director of the Association for the Study of Jewelry & Related Arts (ASJRA) and publisher of Adornment, a magazine of jewe...

Episode 40: The Rise of Contemporary Studio Jewelry with Lisa Berman, Owner of Sculpture To Wear & Berman Arts Agency

23 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Lisa Berman* is an internationally recognized "Ambassador of Wearable Art." Based in Southern California, her expertise extends to major manufacturing...

Episode 39: An Appraiser's Insights on Valuing and Collecting Gems with Jo Ellen Cole, Gemologist & Owner of Cole Appraisal Services

16 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Jo Ellen Cole has been involved in the jewelry business for more than four decades. She earned her Graduate Gemologist Diploma (In Residence) at the G...

Episode 38: Jewelry for America: The Evolution of Jewelry in the U.S. with Beth Carver Wees, Ruth Bigelow Wriston Curator of American Decorative Arts at The Met

09 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Beth Carver Wees is the Ruth Bigelow Wriston Curator of American Decorative Arts at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, where she oversees the collections...

Episode 37: Jewelry That Tells a Story: Antique & Estate Pieces in a Modern World with Benjamin Macklowe, President of Macklowe Gallery

26 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Benjamin Macklowe joined Macklowe Gallery in 1994 and became its president in 2012. Under Ben's leadership, Macklowe Gallery has become the world's mo...

Episode 34: Promoting the Luxurious Life with Opulent Vintage Jewelry with Erik Yang, Founder of The Lush Life Antiques

05 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Episode 33: Vintage: Back in Fashion with Richard Wainwright, Co-Founder and Producer of A Current Affair

01 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

A longtime collector of all things vintage, Richard Wainwright founded A Current Affair, a pop-up marketplace where more than 70 top vintage retailers...

Episode 32: The World's Handmade Jewelry at Your Fingertips with Vivianne Leung, Senior Marketing Executive, and Natasha Hosseini, Creative Copywriter, at JewelStreet

22 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Senior Marketing Executive Vivianne Leung and Creative Copywriter Natasha Hosseini are representatives for JewelStreet, one of the fastest growing onl...

Episode 31: From Transparent to Vibrant: Layered Acrylic Jewelry with Jennifer Merchant, Contemporary Jewelry Artist, Jennifer Merchant Design

15 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Jennifer Merchant is a studio jewelry artist and sculptor based in Minneapolis. She is best known for her innovative, layered acrylic process in ...

Episode 30: The Decorative Arts: A Window Into History with Matthew Thurlow, Executive Director of The Decorative Arts Trust

08 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Matthew Thurlow is the Executive Director of The Decorative Arts Trust, a non-profit national membership organization that promotes and fosters the ap...

Episode 28: Antique Jewelry & Art Conference: A Preview of Jewelry Camp 2019 with Edward Lewand, Independent Appraiser & Co-Director of Jewelry Camp

17 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Edward A. Lewand, GG, ASA, AAA, is a professional, independent appraiser of fine and antique jewelry. He works with attorneys on estates, trusts, insu...

Episode 27: The Northwest Jewelry Conference — A Must-Attend Event with Ted Irwin, Independent Appraiser & Director of the Northwest Gemological Institute

13 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Ted Irwin is an independent appraiser of fine jewelry and gemstones, and director of the Northwest Gemological Institute and Northwest Gemological Lab...

Episode 26: Make Your Work Shine Even Brighter with Public Relations with Rebecca Moskal, Founder of Communiqué

06 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Rebecca Moskal has more than 15 years of experience in luxury and jewelry marketing. She is the founder of Communiqué, a public relations and marketi...

Episode 24: Pushing the Art Jewelry Movement Forward with Donna Schneier, Owner of Donna Schneier Fine Arts

22 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Donna Schneier, owner of Donna Schneier Fine Arts, is a private dealer exhibiting at several major art fairs, including Sculpture Objects Functional A...

Episode 23: Why Vintage Costume Jewelry is Worth Collecting with Barbara Schwartz, Founder of TruFaux Jewels

15 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Barbara Schwartz is a vintage jewelry costume expert and the founder of TruFaux Jewels, an online boutique of exquisite costume jewelry made in Europe...

Episode 22: The Resurgence of 1960s and 70s Jewelry with Amanda Triossi, Independent Jewelry Specialist & Historian

08 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Amanda Triossi F.G.A. is a jewelry historian, author, curator, lecturer on the history of Western jewelry design and consultant to luxury goods compan...

Episode 21: Beyond Art: Wearable Sculptures with Barbara Lo Bianco, Founder and Owner of BABS Art Gallery

01 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Barbara Lo Bianco is the founder and owner of BABS (Beyond Art Before Sculpture ) Art Gallery, a gallery engaged with contemporary artists to create u...

Episode 20: Opening Your Eyes to the World on Fine, Decorative & Visual Arts with Lisa Koenigsberg, Founder & President of Initiatives in Art & Culture

25 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Lisa Koenigsberg is the Founder and Conference Director of Initiatives in Art and Culture (IAC) which aims to educate diverse audiences in the fine, d...