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.

Episode 5: The estate dealer’s job

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.

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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.

What’s New at Hancocks

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

Inside Bulgari's Glorious History

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

Collecting Vintage Watches

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.  

Carvin French’s Enchanting Objets D’art

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.

Episode 5: The estate dealer’s job

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