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.
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Where The Hell Has The Podcast Been?! An Update!
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.
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The Early Years of Tiffany & Co, Part 2
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.
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The Early Years of Tiffany & Co, Part 1
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.
A deep dive into history through the lens of jewelry! I'm Melise, a goldsmith trained in ancient techniques. Join me as we go down the rabbit hole of jewelry history, exploring topics that will expand our view of our ancient ancestors as sophisticated, accomplished cultures whose techniques and ideas about adornment are still relevant today. Jewelry is, after all, the most personal and meaningful form of art humans can create.
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