Jewels are the starting point to discuss past eras, romance, lost fortunes, revolution, precious stones and personal histories. This podcast explores every face...
DECODING SCOTTISH RENAISSANCE JEWELS with Dr Anna Groundwater
Have you ever come across an exquisite piece of renaissance jewellery at the back of an old drawer? This is the tale of the Fettercairn Jewel and how it came to tell a new story about the Scottish Renaissance. Carol speaks to Dr Anna Groundwater, principal curator of Renaissance and Early Modern Scotland at the National Museum Scotland, and editor of Decoding The Jewels, about this fascinating discovery and period of history.
https://www.sidestone.com/books/decoding-the-jewels
This episode is brought to you by @fuligemstones
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Follow Carol Woolton: @carolwoolton
Produced by Natasha Cowan @tashonfash
Editing and music by Tim Thornton @timwthornton
Creative direction by Scott Bentley @bentleycreative
Social media support by Isabella Thompson @isa.tom
Illustrations Jordi Labanda @jordilabanda
Read Carol Woolton in Vogue magazine – vogue.co.uk/fashion/jewellery and carolwoolton.com
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SOLANGE - JEWELLERY FOR CHROMANTICS
Carol has a warm and illuminating chat with inspirational British jewellery designer Solange Azagury-Partridge.
https://solange.co.uk/
This episode is brought to you by @fuligemstones
https://fuligemstones.com/
Follow Carol Woolton: @carolwoolton
Produced by Natasha Cowan @tashonfash
Music & editing by Tim Thornton @timwthornton
Creative direction by Scott Bentley @bentleycreative
Social media support by Isabella Thompson @isa.tom
Illustrations Jordi Labanda @jordilabanda
Read Carol Woolton in Vogue magazine – vogue.co.uk/fashion/jewellery and carolwoolton.com
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A ROYAL JEWELLERY HEIST WITH RICHARD WALLACE
Carol speaks to journalist and author Richard Wallace about the jewel-laden and controversial subject of his bestselling book, The King's Loot.
This episode is brought to you by @fuligemstones https://fuligemstones.com
Follow Carol Woolton: @carolwoolton
Produced by Natasha Cowan @tashonfash
Music & editing by Tim Thornton @timwthornton
Creative direction by Scott Bentley @bentleycreative
Social media support by Isabella Thompson @isa.tom
Illustrations Jordi Labanda @jordilabanda
Read Carol Woolton in Vogue magazine – vogue.co.uk/fashion/jewellery and carolwoolton.com
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A VISIT TO MASTER GLASSMAKER MURIEL BALENSI AT HER VENETIAN WORKSHOP ON MURANO
Carol paid a visit to Muriel Balensi's workshop on Murano, Venice, to discuss the history, art and ethos of glass bead-making, Murano style.
https://www.instagram.com/murielbalensi/
This episode is brought to you by @fuligemstones https://fuligemstones.com
Follow Carol Woolton: @carolwoolton
Produced by Natasha Cowan @tashonfash
Music & editing by Tim Thornton @timwthornton
Creative direction by Scott Bentley @bentleycreative
Social media support by Isabella Thompson @isa.tom
Illustrations Jordi Labanda @jordilabanda
Read Carol Woolton in Vogue magazine – vogue.co.uk/fashion/jewellery and carolwoolton.com
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HOW VENICE INFLUENCED THE WORLD OF JEWELS, WITH STEVEN MOORE AND ALBERTO NARDI
In the first of two special Venetian episodes, Carol sits down in the family run Nardi store with current helmsman Alberto Nardi, and with antiquary and TV presenter Steven Moore, to discuss Venice's role in the world and history of jewellery.
https://www.nardi-venezia.com/
This episode is brought to you by @fuligemstones https://fuligemstones.com
Follow Carol Woolton: @carolwoolton
Produced by Natasha Cowan @tashonfash
Music & editing by Tim Thornton @timwthornton
Creative direction by Scott Bentley @bentleycreative
Social media support by Isabella Thompson @isa.tom
Illustrations Jordi Labanda @jordilabanda
Read Carol Woolton in Vogue magazine – vogue.co.uk/fashion/jewellery and carolwoolton.com
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jewels are the starting point to discuss past eras, romance, lost fortunes, revolution, precious stones and personal histories. This podcast explores every facet of jewellery – from who makes it, to who wears it, and why – and is a must-listen for everyone who loves jewellery or might be buying a piece of jewellery; anyone interested in design and history; and all those who love a rollicking real-life story. Carol Woolton is Britain’s leading authority on jewellery and gemstones and has entertained and informed the readers of British Vogue and Tatler as Jewellery Editor for more than 25 years. She is a writer, lecturer, historian, editor, curator, stylist, and author of five books on the fascinating subject of jewellery. She has contributed widely to magazines, newspapers and online supplements around the world including the Financial Times, Vogue China, Vanity Fair, Air Mail, American Vogue, Tatler and the Daily Telegraph. Carol mentors and promotes young jewellers and designers and is a founder member of the Leopards charity (#londonleopards), established in 2016, to preserve the expertise, innovation and design excellence in jewellery as well as identifying and nurturing young talent critical to its future.