GILT TRIPS
Auction, Sell, or Consign?
Making The Cut
Cursed Gems?
Alternative Alloys
The Magic of Metals
Man versus Nature
Pure, Pretty, and Perfect
Jeweler to the Stars
"Never Imitate, Always Innovate"
by Kendra Lockhart
Where do you take jewelry or watches when it's time to let it go? Which style of reselling fits your needs and comfort levels? Let’s learn all about entering the secondary market with your precious possessions.
How did diamond cutting evolve? Why isn't technology more involved in this aspect of the industry? What are the goals for cutting the rough? We will investigate this and more, while hearing from experts on styles and pricing in this episode.
What is humanity's obsession with good and bad luck? Why create mythology about the mystique of jewels? We will find those answers and more in this episode.
Is there a romance to wearing the same metal used in transportation? Or having your ring match the element of a joint replacement? Does it go further that our human innovation and progress and into our emotions and aesthetics? Let's shed light on the less familiar to completely unknown compounds, their characteristics, and some of the disadvantages of straying from the noble metals of the last episode.
What characteristics set precious metals apart from the rest? Where can we find gold and silver in other industries and products? Why did platinum take so long to identify? Let’s answer these and discover the wonderful world of fine jewelry elements, beyond the art form of the metalsmiths that mastered them.
Why are lab-grown diamonds so polarizing? How long did it take us to invent this material? Where is the diamond industry heading? Let's cover the nature, timeline, and economy of this technological breakthrough and product.
What has captivated cultures through the centuries around the world? How did an isolated uprising change the global industry? In today's episode I weave fact and folklore of the most recognized crystal in the industry,
Why was Harry Winston unstoppable, even in a century of wars and a stock market crash? How did this private soul become a household name? In today’s episode we will discover the rise of an entrepreneur who was equal parts purveyor, profiteer, publicist, and philanthropist.
What made this jeweller to the kings so significant? How was Cartier a progressive in both clientele and service? In this episode I review the volatility of the times, subsequent reinventions, ultimate rise as thepremiere designer for European monarchs, and strategic refresh during Covid.
What is the origin story of America's titan in jewelry? How was Tiffany & Co visionary in both product and marketing? In this episode I share the staying power, relevance, and impact in industry, culture, and environmental consciousness.