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Masters of Art Nouveau Jewelry, Part 2 Apr 30, 2025

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By popular demand! For this month's podcast episode topic, I enlisted the help of my Patreon members in the form of a poll (well, two polls), and the topic chosen for April was Art Nouveau jewelry. In part 2, we dive into the histories of two of the most famous art nouveau jewelers, René Lalique and Georges Fouquet, along with the influence of Alphonse Mucha and the most important woman in the movement, Sarah Bernhardt.

Masters of Art Nouveau Jewelry, Part 1 Apr 16, 2025

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By popular demand! For this month's podcast episode topic, I enlisted the help of my Patreon members in the form of a poll (well, two polls), and the topic chosen for April was Art Nouveau jewelry. In part 1, we cover the basics of the Art Nouveau design movement, along with three incredible jewelry designers- Lucien Gaillard, Henri Vever, and Gabriel Falguieres.

Where The Hell Has The Podcast Been?! An Update! Apr 02, 2025

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Some of you may have noticed that there were no new podcast episodes during the month of March- no, I did not fall into a portal that transported me back in time to Ptolemaic Egypt (I wish), but I did take the month off to regroup and stave off some dreaded burnout. The podcast will be back in full swing for the month of April, with a new topic that *you,* the lovely listeners, can help me choose! Head over to www.patreon.com/ancienthistoryjewelrystories and become a member to vote on the poll for this month's Deep Dive and podcast topic, then join me here in two weeks as we dive in.

The Early Years of Tiffany & Co, Part 2 Feb 28, 2025

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Continuing our look into the early history of a truly great American jewelry house, this episode explores some of the immensely talented craftspeople and goldsmiths who were instrumental in bringing Charles Lewis Tiffany and Louis Comfort Tiffany's visions to life. Learn about the contributions of Paulding Farnham, Julia Munson, and Meta Overbeck, along with some of the women who were responsible for crafting some of Tiffany's stained glass masterpieces.

The Early Years of Tiffany & Co, Part 1 Feb 12, 2025

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Tiffany & Company is a jewelry and luxury goods brand that has managed to saturate pop culture and public awareness, though many people are unfamiliar with their early history, and their close connection to Tiffany glass. Come with me as we get to know three of the main figures who made the jewelry house the unstoppable force it remains today- Charles Lewis Tiffany, Louis Comfort Tiffany (yes, the glass guy), and George Frederick Kunz.

The History of the House of Fabergé, Part 2 Jan 29, 2025

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We pick up the History of the famed House of Fabergé where we left off, with an ancient Scythian bracelet and a very impressed Emperor Alexander III. The history continues with the story of the Imperial Easter Eggs, where they ended up, and just what happened to the illustrious firm.

The History Of The House Of Fabergé, Part 1 Jan 15, 2025

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The illustrious House of Fabergé, best known for its whimsical, jewel-encrusted Easter Eggs, has a surprising connection to ancient jewelry. From its founding in 1842 until the fated meeting between Peter Carl Fabergé and Emperor Alexander III, this episode is a journey through the early History of the famed jewelry house, and just what led to the infamous eggs.

The History Of Turquoise, Maybe The Most Beloved Stone Of All Time Dec 07, 2024

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Come with me as we go on a journey spanning the globe, across millenia, to take a look at the incredible number of cultures that have cherished turquoise, from the ancient Egyptians to the Mexica people and so many more!

The (Surprisingly Ancient) History of Birthstones Nov 15, 2024

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Whether you love or hate your birthstone(s), you'll probably be surprised to learn that the concept is more than two thousand years old! From the biblical Breastplate of Aaron, to Hindu astrology, and a jeweler's conference in Kansas in 1912, our modern idea of birthstones has some surprising, and very intinteresting, roots.

The Filigree Mystery - Where Did This Ancient Technique Come From? Oct 16, 2024

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A brief look into the intriguing history of filigree, a technique which was been popular for over 5000 years, and continues to evolve in cultures around the world.

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