Gem Pursuit: An Antique Jewellery Podcast

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Gem Pursuit: An Antique Jewellery Podcast episodes

June 26, 2023 Spinel: the Gemmiest Gem?
Long known as "the Great Imposter" due to the frequency with which it was mistaken for ruby and other more commercial gemstones, Spinel is nonetheless a rare, beautiful and durable gem that is especially prized amongst dealers in the antique jewellery trade.
Famous Spinels discussed include the Black Prince's Ruby and the Côte-de-Bretagne in the French Crown Jewels.
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47 min
June 12, 2023 Peridot
This episode focuses on one of Matthew's favourite gemstones, Peridot.
Alyce shares some some fascinating Polynesian peridot mythology and reveals why she'll never ever be able to forget how to identify Peridot!
Matthew talks about a stunning piece containing Peridot which has mysteriously disappeared...
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37 min
May 29, 2023 Topaz
We journey deep into the gemological weeds in this episode to discuss the characteristics of this naturally colourless gemstone.
We discover some of the history and lore of Topaz, the reasons why Topaz can vary wildly in value, as well as what to be mindful of when caring for your own Topaz pieces at home.
As always, we will also be talking about some of the most amazing Topaz that exists in the world today.
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48 min
May 15, 2023 Turquoise
Opaque, porous and relatively soft, Turquoise is an incredibly unique - and therefore highly-prized - gemstone and yes, you guessed it, it's all about the colour!
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36 min
May 01, 2023 Tourmaline
The latest edition in our Gemstone saga is about one of the rarest and most diverse gemstones in the world - Tourmaline.
A gem of many colours, Tourmalines have been misidentified as emeralds, rubies and diamonds down through the centuries.
We discuss some of the most famous Tourmalines in history and, as always, discuss the ins and outs of identifying and valuing this gem!
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34 min
April 17, 2023 Amethyst
The purple gemstone - Amethyst - has long been associated with royalty, aristocracy and clergymen.
In this episode we discuss the story behind its glory days as one of the big five "cardinal" gems as well as the reasons why this all changed in the 19th century.
We'll also give you all the tips and tricks you need to know about this popular purple gemstone.
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35 min
April 03, 2023 Aquamarine
The Gemstone Series is back with a bang!
We return to our roots to discuss the incredible gemstone known as Aquamarine.
As always we discuss the history & lore of this beautiful blue stone as well how to identify and value the gem. We also bring you stories of some of the most famous and interesting Aquamarines in history, as well some trade tips for you to add to your arsenal.
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43 min
August 08, 2022 Gem Pursuit 40th Episode Special
To celebrate 40 episodes of Gem Pursuit, we decided to go back to our roots and record an old school, just Matty and Alyce episode!
This is a special 'jewell dual' where Matty & Alyce go head to head on their favourite female designers (outside our Unsung Heroines) and make the case for who was the best, with the final decision being left up to you, the listener!
The battle royale is between Angela Cummings and Marina B.
And, although it has been a while, there's also a special, extended edition of Gem Trivial Pursuit to decide who is the champion of champions.
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52 min
July 25, 2022 Juliet Weir-de La Rochefoucauld
To round off our sixth season Golden Girls: Unsung Heroines of Jewellery, we welcome a very special guest, Juliet Weir-de La Rochefoucauld, author of Twenty-First Century Jewelry Designers: An Inspired Style.
Juliet is a Dublin native but is now based in France, so we were so lucky that she could join us in our studio when she was in town to give us some amazing insights into the women who changed the jewellery world in the 20th century.
We talk more about all of our Golden Girls - Jeanne Toussaint, Suzanne Belperron, Alma Pihl and Elsa Peretti - and Juliet provides some context for us around their influence and where they sit in the pantheon of great jewellery designers.
We also discuss some of the great female designers who you may not have heard of (yet!) who may turn out to be the next Jeanne, Suzanne, Alma or Elsa!
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1 hr 16 min
July 18, 2022 Elsa Peretti
Our fourth and final Golden Girl this season is the incredible Elsa Peretti.
Described by Vogue as “arguably the most successful woman ever to work in the jewellery field", was an Italian jewellery designer and philanthropist as well as a fashion model.
Joining us all the way from Boston to discuss the legendary Tiffany designer is jewellery historian Ariana Bishop.
Ariana tells us about Peretti's early life, how she started working with Tiffany, the inspiration behind some of her most famous designs such as the Open Heart, the Bean and the Bone Cuff, as well as her collaboration with Halston and her influence on the fashion industry.
We discuss the simplicity, accessibility and wearability that are all fundamental to her designs.
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1 hr 2 min

About Gem Pursuit: An Antique Jewellery Podcast

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Gem Pursuit dives into the world of antique and vintage jewellery, uncovering the stories behind history's most remarkable jewels, from the geological forces that created them to the designers, collectors and icons who brought them to life.