04fb5d18-fc33-5fdc-8854-59d84f0713d6Mon, 10 Jun 2024 12:27:37 +0000Captivate.fmRapaport USA Inc.https://artwork.captivate.fm/845e722e-d6fd-4a61-878f-34dad17d63b0/b6hdhc7TNyYzizR-TPbOGnqj.pngRapaport USA Inc.Rapaport USA Inc.The Jewelry Connoisseur podcast is dedicated to estate jewels, featuring guests including estate dealers, historians, and best-selling authors. It covers subjects ranging from eras such as Art Deco and Victorian to specific designers whose creations are considered highly collectible. This new podcast aims to satisfy the great thirst for knowledge about estate jewelry and educate listeners on how to evaluate estate jewels, as well as what type of styles and designs are in vogue at the moment.https://the-jewelry-connoisseur.captivate.fmfalseepisodicnopodcastGems, Books and FriendsGem dealer and author Benjamin Zucker reminisces about his rich professional journey – the extraordinary stones, illustrious publications and meaningful relationships.

]]>Gem dealer and author Benjamin Zucker reminisces about his rich professional journey – the extraordinary stones, illustrious publications and meaningful relationships.

]]>76473502-3ae9-4ff9-8bcc-a04ea6e21952Mon, 10 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -040033:56falsefullRapaport USA Inc.What’s New at HancocksThe venerable London dealer’s managing director, Guy Burton, takes us on a tour of the upgraded premises, where historical grandeur meets innovative retail experience.

]]>The venerable London dealer’s managing director, Guy Burton, takes us on a tour of the upgraded premises, where historical grandeur meets innovative retail experience.

]]>4901027f-5e21-42db-9d98-5ee8075d735fTue, 21 May 2024 00:00:00 -040019:19falsefullRapaport USA Inc.Inside Bulgari's Glorious HistoryHeritage curator director Gislain Aucremanne takes us on a tour of the legendary Roman house's innovations and style.

]]>Heritage curator director Gislain Aucremanne takes us on a tour of the legendary Roman house's innovations and style.

]]>25a6aad4-e631-4169-a9a5-efcc4c5ecd6eWed, 27 Mar 2024 09:00:00 -040036:44falsefullRapaport USA Inc.Collecting Vintage WatchesGeoff Hess, Sotheby’s head of watches for the Americas, talks about the latest timepiece trends and connoisseurs' most coveted models.

]]>Geoff Hess, Sotheby’s head of watches for the Americas, talks about the latest timepiece trends and connoisseurs' most coveted models.

]]>d35802a2-4be9-42a5-9853-45d4d48dad2fTue, 12 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -040027:48falsefullRapaport USA Inc.Carvin French’s Enchanting Objets D’artAndré Chervin’s highly intricate decorative objects are on public display for the first time. His daughter Carole talks us through the process of their creation.

 

]]>André Chervin’s highly intricate decorative objects are on public display for the first time. His daughter Carole talks us through the process of their creation.

 

]]>4ff3c273-0841-458b-95de-040edbc186f8Thu, 29 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -040028:11falsefullRapaport USA Inc.A Lesson in Jewelry HistoryAuthor, historian and curator Beatriz Chadour-Sampson offers a tour of the Victoria & Albert Museum’s outstanding collection, which is the basis of the institution’s new online courses.

]]>Author, historian and curator Beatriz Chadour-Sampson offers a tour of the Victoria & Albert Museum’s outstanding collection, which is the basis of the institution’s new online courses.

]]>59adbfbc-d528-4be0-b732-8cfcee28e9ccWed, 14 Feb 2024 09:00:00 -040022:38falsefullRapaport USA Inc.When Jewelry Becomes ArtMichael Robinson of David Michael Jewels recounts the artistic career that took him from designing mainstream creations to museum-worthy pieces.

]]>Michael Robinson of David Michael Jewels recounts the artistic career that took him from designing mainstream creations to museum-worthy pieces.

]]>a2cdc5e9-4d8b-4844-894e-1a7d47d7faefTue, 30 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -040018:43falsefullRapaport USA Inc.A Journey Through Ukrainian JewelryOlga Oleksenko, founder of the Strong & Precious art foundation, discusses her native country’s rich ornamental traditions and vibrant contemporary scene.

]]>Olga Oleksenko, founder of the Strong & Precious art foundation, discusses her native country’s rich ornamental traditions and vibrant contemporary scene.

]]>93e9f029-26dc-4608-9fa9-0f9dff57ab9fWed, 17 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -040020:42falsefullRapaport USA Inc.India’s Historical JewelryJewelry designer and painter Reena Ahluwalia discusses the most extraordinary jewels and diamonds from the country where these precious stones were originally discovered.

]]>Jewelry designer and painter Reena Ahluwalia discusses the most extraordinary jewels and diamonds from the country where these precious stones were originally discovered.

]]>ba138441-b6e5-4640-b735-a2a76d7b6f07Tue, 09 Jan 2024 09:00:00 -040022:27falsefullRapaport USA Inc.Women of JewelryDesigner Linda Kozloff-Turner discusses her coffee table book about 100 international jewelers, which showcases diverse creations while revealing shared challenges and visions. 

]]>Designer Linda Kozloff-Turner discusses her coffee table book about 100 international jewelers, which showcases diverse creations while revealing shared challenges and visions. 

]]>ae6c9596-62f5-4aa6-adea-0e456da78d20Tue, 19 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -040024:21falsefullRapaport USA Inc.The passionate, practical appraiserNew York-based Jennifer Leitman Bailey has a deep love and enthusiasm for jewelry, but she’s all business when determining fair market value for her clients’ pieces.

]]>New York-based Jennifer Leitman Bailey has a deep love and enthusiasm for jewelry, but she’s all business when determining fair market value for her clients’ pieces.

]]>d15bcb2a-e717-483f-97dd-1aada37fa9eeTue, 05 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -040026:19falsefullRapaport USA Inc.The Art of David WebbIn her book on the iconic jeweler, Ruth Peltason traces the extraordinary trajectory of his still-coveted creations in our cultural landscape. 

]]>In her book on the iconic jeweler, Ruth Peltason traces the extraordinary trajectory of his still-coveted creations in our cultural landscape. 

]]>61eb82a4-9bf4-4471-b438-86c8f42c46fdTue, 21 Nov 2023 09:00:00 -040024:03falsefullRapaport USA Inc.The delicate age of Edwardian jewelrySuzanne Martinez, co-owner of Lang Antiques, highlights the key features of the era’s innovations and influences.

]]>Suzanne Martinez, co-owner of Lang Antiques, highlights the key features of the era’s innovations and influences.

]]>eee33b18-d67c-46b4-b98a-54b89513d0c9Tue, 07 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -040019:26falsefullRapaport USA Inc.Origins in focus: Jewelry artist Ming pushes new boundariesIn this episode, the London-based designer talks us through her latest collection, which explores the genesis of ornamentation.

]]>In this episode, the London-based designer talks us through her latest collection, which explores the genesis of ornamentation.

]]>5bb2d4dd-8e7b-40a0-a095-d03a5ed8e9e3Mon, 23 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -040024:45falsefullRapaport USA Inc.Chaumet’s Golden AgeJewelry historian and curator Vanessa Cron talks us through the Maison’s exhibition dedicated to its avant-garde creations between 1965 and 1985.

]]>Jewelry historian and curator Vanessa Cron talks us through the Maison’s exhibition dedicated to its avant-garde creations between 1965 and 1985.

]]>177036f3-c3b0-405f-abad-2a1827b69fffTue, 03 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -040023:37falsefullRapaport USA Inc.Becoming an antique jewelry collectorAuthor Beth Bernstein discusses her latest book on how to appreciate and purchase jewels from the Georgian period through Art Deco.

]]>Author Beth Bernstein discusses her latest book on how to appreciate and purchase jewels from the Georgian period through Art Deco.

]]>bfbc126e-e663-4110-84b9-27cad3efcbdfThu, 21 Jul 2022 08:30:00 -040022:12falsefullRapaport USA Inc.The big, bold and experimental style of British modernismEmma de Sybel, vintage dealer and founder of Baroque Rocks in London, discusses the fabulous creations of the 1960s and 1970s.

]]>Emma de Sybel, vintage dealer and founder of Baroque Rocks in London, discusses the fabulous creations of the 1960s and 1970s.

]]>db9a6675-59bf-4186-95ed-6eb8dd71fbe6Thu, 07 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -040023:40falsefullRapaport USA Inc.How to start collecting art jewelryAward-winning jewelry writer and curator Melanie Grant explains the criteria that aspiring collectors of wearable art should have in mind when looking for their pieces.

]]>Award-winning jewelry writer and curator Melanie Grant explains the criteria that aspiring collectors of wearable art should have in mind when looking for their pieces.

]]>dba5a6cd-f975-410d-8850-3c03f1d60d76Thu, 23 Jun 2022 09:00:00 -040025:10falsefullRapaport USA Inc.Bringing estate jewelry into the digital ageMarianne Fisher, of established dealer Paul Fisher, explains how a small group of vintage jewelry experts launched an online platform, the Jewelers Circle, to make B2B trading more seamless and efficient.

]]>Marianne Fisher, of established dealer Paul Fisher, explains how a small group of vintage jewelry experts launched an online platform, the Jewelers Circle, to make B2B trading more seamless and efficient.

]]>1a2898ff-d460-4110-b012-025ab764e749Thu, 09 Jun 2022 09:00:00 -040024:19falsefullRapaport USA Inc.The romance and intrigue of Georgian jewelryNew York-based antique jewelry dealer Dana Kiyomura of Keyamour discusses the meaning and styles of the inspiring era's adornments.

]]>New York-based antique jewelry dealer Dana Kiyomura of Keyamour discusses the meaning and styles of the inspiring era's adornments.

]]>0454ba53-b837-42d8-ba6d-ce50e9e2931dThu, 26 May 2022 10:00:00 -040020:09falsefullRapaport USA Inc.How to buy at auctionsLuxury and high-jewelry specialist and advisor Dr. Sharon Novak shares her best insights and some real-life stories on how to successfully bid at jewelry sales.

]]>Luxury and high-jewelry specialist and advisor Dr. Sharon Novak shares her best insights and some real-life stories on how to successfully bid at jewelry sales.

]]>4d1637aa-cce3-4294-b4c7-1f34db81226aThu, 12 May 2022 09:00:00 -040028:22falsefullRapaport USA Inc.All about innovation: Retro jewelrySotheby's Geneva jewelry specialist and director Marie-Cécile Cisamolo shares her passion for Retro jewelry, putting the style in its political and economical context, as well as explaining why it's a good time to buy the era's iconic pieces at auction.

]]>Sotheby's Geneva jewelry specialist and director Marie-Cécile Cisamolo shares her passion for Retro jewelry, putting the style in its political and economical context, as well as explaining why it's a good time to buy the era's iconic pieces at auction.

]]>e0afe19b-083f-4e13-8918-ba6860d0cf0eThu, 28 Apr 2022 05:00:00 -040024:07falsefullRapaport USA Inc.How to make meaningful connections in the industry: Melissa Wolfgang AmencIn this new episode of the Jewelry Connoisseur podcast, gemstone and jewelry dealer Melissa Wolfgang Amenc from Golay Fils & Stahl, Geneva, shares her insights into what helps make long-lasting, meaningful connections in the industry. As a sixth-generation dealer, she knows the jewelry trade inside out and is always willing to share her valuable knowledge with newcomers, especially through the association she cofounded, The Glitterati.

]]>In this new episode of the Jewelry Connoisseur podcast, gemstone and jewelry dealer Melissa Wolfgang Amenc from Golay Fils & Stahl, Geneva, shares her insights into what helps make long-lasting, meaningful connections in the industry. As a sixth-generation dealer, she knows the jewelry trade inside out and is always willing to share her valuable knowledge with newcomers, especially through the association she cofounded, The Glitterati.

]]>3842083d-b218-4f54-90c4-8c1428086f6dThu, 14 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -040025:43falsefullRapaport USA Inc.Episode 11: The everlasting charm of antique engagement ringsEstate jewelry expert Julie Walton from Walton’s discusses the most appealing vintage styles for brides-to-be.

]]>Estate jewelry expert Julie Walton from Walton’s discusses the most appealing vintage styles for brides-to-be.

]]>c68046d2-bf82-4613-b069-68cdcf61b013Mon, 26 Oct 2020 03:00:00 -040022:20truefullRapaport USA Inc.Episode 10: Launching a vintage jewelry businessBoston-based dealer Tiina Smith discusses how to turn a passion into a profession, curate the ideal collection, and expand clients’ knowledge.

]]>Boston-based dealer Tiina Smith discusses how to turn a passion into a profession, curate the ideal collection, and expand clients’ knowledge.

]]>3fd61adf-2c1a-4800-9c3f-9f04ab9935f9Tue, 29 Sep 2020 03:00:00 -040027:34truefullRapaport USA Inc.Episode 9: Art NouveauJewelry historian Elyse Zorn Karlin unveils some of the hidden meanings behind works from this short but lively artistic era.

]]>Jewelry historian Elyse Zorn Karlin unveils some of the hidden meanings behind works from this short but lively artistic era.

]]>d7b549ca-e0bd-413d-9c49-8fc0f5d7c7f4Mon, 31 Aug 2020 03:00:00 -040021:44truefullRapaport USA Inc.Episode 8: Forensic jewelryDr. Maria Maclennan reveals how jewels can assist in crime scene investigations.

]]>Dr. Maria Maclennan reveals how jewels can assist in crime scene investigations.

]]>6266f109-6f25-49cd-962b-61964ee8fd9eMon, 17 Aug 2020 03:00:00 -040025:43truefullRapaport USA Inc.Episode 7: A buyer’s or a seller’s market?Veteran diamond and estate dealer Rick Shatz talks to Rapaport Editor in Chief Sonia Esther Soltani about the current trading opportunities.

]]>Veteran diamond and estate dealer Rick Shatz talks to Rapaport Editor in Chief Sonia Esther Soltani about the current trading opportunities.

]]>52e9072a-c66e-4efb-80b3-9ad19a50e80fMon, 03 Aug 2020 03:00:00 -040020:21truefullRapaport USA Inc.Episode 6: Boivin – Timeless works of artJewelry historian Vanessa Cron discusses the French company’s vision and its designers’ avant-garde creations, which have become highly collectible items. 

]]>Jewelry historian Vanessa Cron discusses the French company’s vision and its designers’ avant-garde creations, which have become highly collectible items. 

]]>f8de9d4a-fecf-4874-a9c7-e949d3851350Mon, 20 Jul 2020 03:00:00 -040035:59truefullRapaport USA Inc.Episode 5: The estate dealer’s jobRonald Kawitzky, owner of DK Bressler in New York, initially trained as an accountant, but his love of jewelry and history led him to embrace a career as an estate dealer. He talks to Rapaport Editor in Chief Sonia Esther Soltani about how the sector and the profession have evolved in the past 30 years.

]]>Ronald Kawitzky, owner of DK Bressler in New York, initially trained as an accountant, but his love of jewelry and history led him to embrace a career as an estate dealer. He talks to Rapaport Editor in Chief Sonia Esther Soltani about how the sector and the profession have evolved in the past 30 years.

]]>9d2b1c00-a82e-4c20-b069-ee1c81d24001Mon, 06 Jul 2020 09:00:00 -040027:58truefullRapaport USA Inc.Episode 4: Victorian jewelrySarah Duncan, Head of the Jewelry Department at Chiswick Auctions, talks to Rapaport Editor in Chief Sonia Esther Soltani about this era’s mad and marvelous jewels.

]]>Sarah Duncan, Head of the Jewelry Department at Chiswick Auctions, talks to Rapaport Editor in Chief Sonia Esther Soltani about this era’s mad and marvelous jewels.

]]>15bd0528-636a-4247-95e4-0027a938aea7Sun, 21 Jun 2020 09:00:00 -040035:23truefullRapaport USA Inc.Episode 3: Defining the Cartier styleThe house of Cartier created some of the most iconic jewels of the 20th century. In this new episode, Francesca Brickell Cartier, the author of bestseller The Cartiers, talks to Rapaport Editor in Chief Sonia Esther Soltani about what made the French brand’s pioneering style so timeless.

]]>The house of Cartier created some of the most iconic jewels of the 20th century. In this new episode, Francesca Brickell Cartier, the author of bestseller The Cartiers, talks to Rapaport Editor in Chief Sonia Esther Soltani about what made the French brand’s pioneering style so timeless.

]]>b734af2b-a662-41ae-a6d0-2a71274e433fTue, 09 Jun 2020 09:00:00 -040047:25truefullRapaport USA Inc.Episode 2: Educating estate jewelry collectorsHow much do potential buyers need to know about estate jewels to make an informed decision? In this new episode, Ben Macklowe, President of the Macklowe Gallery, talks to Rapaport Editor in Chief Sonia Esther Soltani about educating collectors, expanding knowledge of lesser-known eras and enhancing a client’s emotional connection to an antique piece of jewelry.

]]>How much do potential buyers need to know about estate jewels to make an informed decision? In this new episode, Ben Macklowe, President of the Macklowe Gallery, talks to Rapaport Editor in Chief Sonia Esther Soltani about educating collectors, expanding knowledge of lesser-known eras and enhancing a client’s emotional connection to an antique piece of jewelry.

]]>661764e9-79f1-4f0f-9fcd-aa57d2c0278dTue, 26 May 2020 09:00:00 -040034:26truefullRapaport USA Inc.Episode 1: The enduring appeal of Art DecoThe 1920s kicked off what many consider the most popular modern movement in jewelry design. In the inaugural episode of our new podcast, Guy Burton, Director at Hancocks London, talks to Rapaport Editor in Chief Sonia Esther Soltani about how these eloquent, beautiful jewels have stood the test of time.

]]>The 1920s kicked off what many consider the most popular modern movement in jewelry design. In the inaugural episode of our new podcast, Guy Burton, Director at Hancocks London, talks to Rapaport Editor in Chief Sonia Esther Soltani about how these eloquent, beautiful jewels have stood the test of time.

]]>8e0a17c0-0c3e-466b-b57d-624128480047Mon, 11 May 2020 09:00:00 -040031:42truefullRapaport USA Inc.