[Summer Odysseys] E03⏐The First Pearl

In the early 1920s, the discovery of Tutankhamun's tomb resulted in a spectacular phenomenon, like few archeological digs had before. This Egyptian fever is summed up in one word: “Tutmania”. Voice of Jewels, a podcast from L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts supported by Van Cleef & ...  Show more

Drawn from the depths of time in the Egyptian desert, the scarab – a symbol of eternity and reincarnation – is an enduring talisman. It made a remarkable comeback in Rome in the mid-19th century, when a certain Baroness crossed the threshold of the Castellani brothers’ workshop. ...  Show more

Pearls are the most chameleon-like of jewels: they can sell for millions or for just a few dollars, they have been used to symbolize both chastity and debauchery, they have been conspicuously worn by men and women. The production methods of both cultured and natural pearls have b ...  Show more

Pearls are super cool. And humans figuring out how to make them is even cooler. Learn all about the most interesting gemstone today!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

This episode is something of an ode to jewels, goldsmithing and design – but also the human urge to collect. We’ll visit the imposing and eccentric Geneva home that inspires Maison Belmont; chat to the founder of jewellery brand Annoushka about the symbolism and personal history ...  Show more