Women of Jewelry

Meet Angie Marei, a New York City based designer who calls upon her ancestral spirits to craft amazingly unique pieces for her clients. Our hosts Linda and Nat talk to her about the importance of connecting with her Egyptian and Dominican roots, the ever-shifting culture of women in jewelry, and how to tap into the emotional power of jewelry as a talisman.

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Meet Farah Khan, an Indian designer operating out of Mumbai who just reopened her brick and mortar location. Our hosts Linda and Nat talk to her about the importance of hiring locally and valuing that staff, the rich colors of Indian jewelry, and the sacrifices you have to make as a businesswoman in the jewelry industry.

Make sure to follow @womenofjewelry on all social media to stay up to date on our show, and follow @farahkhanworld to learn more about Farah, @christinemarguerite to learn more about Linda, and @nguarascio to learn more about Nat.

Meet Sharon Khazzam, a New York City based designer raised by Middle Eastern matriarchs who has won de Beers and AGTA awards and been inducted into the Council of Fashion Designers of America. Sharon is known to be an incredibly talented artist who fully designs, illustrates, then crafts breathtaking one-of-one pieces. Our hosts Linda and Nat talk to her about the pros and cons of illustration vs. CAD, life and business since COVID, and the importance of diversifying partnerships in the jewelry industry.

Make sure to follow @womenofjewelry on all social media to stay up to date on our show, and follow @sharon_khazzam to learn more about Sharon, @christinemarguerite to learn more about Linda, and @nguarascio to learn more about Nat.

Meet Nancy Anderson, a grassroots designer whose tenacity has gotten her international clients and acclaim after decades of work starting in Boulder, Colorado. Our hosts Linda and Nat discuss the consequences of modern gold and silver prices for independent studios, a decades-long career releasing her designer's vision, and how being a free spirit can affect your work.

Make sure to follow @womenofjewelry on all social media to stay up to date on our show, and follow @sweetbirdstudio to learn more about Nancy, @christinemarguerite to learn more about Linda, and @nguarascio to learn more about Nat.

Meet Sanaz Doost, a Persian emigrant who learned her trade through the traditional goldsmithing practices of Istanbul before moving west. Our hosts Linda and Nat chat with Sanaz about her story growing up in Iran, how her eastern roots affect her craft, and why it's so important for women to stand up for each other in the face of male domination.

Make sure to follow @womenofjewelry on all social media to stay up to date on our show, and follow @sanaz.doost to learn more about Sanaz, @christinemarguerite to learn more about Linda, and @nguarascio to learn more about Nat.

Meet Barbara Heinrich, the clean and contemporary owner of her own studio who strives for refinement in both her jewelry designs and business practice. Our hosts Linda and Nat break it down with Barbara, talking about everything from her German cultural roots to how aesthetics can affect appraisal and even why your bench jewelers need healthcare!

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Meet Sweta Jain, a consummate professional who grew up in an emerald mining and carving family before expanding her gemological pursuits to become an amazing designer in her own right. Our hosts Linda and Nat talk with Sweta about how her emerald and Indian roots influence her design to this day and how current events like the Saks Global bankruptcy affects many across the world of women's jewelry.

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Meet Dana Bronfman, an award-winning designer who specializes in precision-grade designs focusing on negative space meant for both beauty and comfort. Our hosts Linda and Nat get deep with Dana about her designs, her material sourcing process and why ethical resources are so important in the jewelry industry, and what it means to be "the ultimate professional" in the world of women's jewelry.

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Meet Robin Callahan, an amazing jeweler and woman from Bainbridge Island who is renowned for her wins in jewelry competitions, even winning two more AGTA awards at the Tucson Gem Show the day before this episode was published. Our hosts Linda and Nat get deep with Robin about her process, her passions, and what it means to compete as a woman in the world of jewelry.

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Linda and Nathalia talk about their histories in the jewelry world and how their identities as women shaped those experiences, as well as discussing the broader world of women in jewelry. Meet our hosts for the first time in podcast form and get a taste of what's coming!

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