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Jewelry Journey Podcast

Jan 30, 2023

What 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...


Jan 26, 2023

What 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


Jan 24, 2023

What 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


Jan 20, 2023

What you’ll learn in this episode:

 

  • How Wayne used his trip around the world to learn the art and science of metalsmithing
  • Why it’s important for emerging metalsmiths to understand they are part of a global mosaic of creatives
  • How Wayne made jewelry for the Grateful Dead and Blues Traveler
  • Why Wayne is selective...


Jan 18, 2023

What you’ll learn in this episode:

 

  • How Wayne used his trip around the world to learn the art and science of metalsmithing
  • Why it’s important for emerging metalsmiths to understand they are part of a global mosaic of creatives
  • How Wayne made jewelry for the Grateful Dead and Blues Traveler
  • Why Wayne is selective...