The Jewellerian - Stories of Jewels

Faberge: The Discovery of the Missing Imperial Egg

In this final episode of my exclusive interview with Kieran McCarthy, director of Warstki and curator of Faberge in London: Romance to Revolution at the V&A Museum, we di

FABERGE IN LONDON AT THE V&A. EPISODE TWO

In the second part of my exclusive interview with Kieran McCarthy - organised in collaboration with the V&A Museum and recorded in London in October 2021 - we discuss Fab

FABERGE - ROMANCE TO REVOLUTION AT THE V&A. EPISODE ONE

In this exclusive episode - organised in collaboration with the V&A and recorded in London in October - I speak with Kieran McCarthy, director of Wartski (Faberge experts

Susan Foster - a Manhattanite's favourite fine jeweller

In this episode I speak with Susan Foster - one of the most talented independent jewellers on the island of Manhattan, as well as a dedicated philanthropist. Susan grew

BBC Antiques Roadshow's Kate Flitcroft

In this episode, recorded remotely in early August, I speak with Kate Flitcroft - one of the incredible jewellery experts on the iconic UK BBC programme, The Antiques Roa

The Watch & Jewellery Detectives

In this episode I speak with Katya Hills of The Art Loss Register, the UK based international database of over 700,000 stolen items of art, musical instruments, historica

The Queen's early Floral Brooches

Today, Saturday 12th June 2021, is Her Majesty the Queen's official birthday - yes, she has two! In this episode, I discuss some of her early brooches - given to her at

The Jewels of Romanov Russia

In this episode I speak with the authors of BEYOND FABERGE, the encyclopaedic book on Russian jewels, Marie Betteley and David Schimmelpennick Van der Oye. We talk about

Theo Fennell's Fantasy Jewellery Kingdom

In this episode I speak with this inimitable icon of British jewellery and silverware about his fascinating career, from his first job documenting silver at Barnard's in

Curating a Jewellery Collection with Dr Sharon Novak

In this episode, I speak with Dr Sharon Novak, jewellery collection curator, private client and brand advisor, about her fascinating career.  We talk luxury goods and wh

Le Vian - from Persia to the Tower of London, via Vegas.

In this episode I speak with Eddie LeVian, ninth generation of the family jewellers of Le Vian. He tells the wonderful tale of his ancestors, the Levys, who in the 1700s

Coco Chanel's Diamonds

In this episode, entitled 'Coco Chanel's Diamonds', I speak with Sarah Duncan, Head of Jewellery at Chiswick Auction House in London. We talk about, Bijoux de Diamants,

Plastic Fantastic

In this episode, entitled Plastic Fantastic after her latest collection, I speak with jewellery designer Tessa Packard. Tessa has innovatively upcycled lucite to create

The Bold and the Brilliant Belle Epoque

Today, jewellery historian and lecturer, Vanessa Cron talks about the spectacular sparkles of the Belle Epoque.  The Belle Epoque of Continental Europe, The Edwardian Er

The Jewellery Designer that was the Duke of Edinburgh

Today on the day of HRH the Duke of Edinburgh's funeral - I am releasing a short podcast on his little known role as a jewellery designer of three significant pieces that

The Hope Spinel - the journey to authenticate an important jewel with Emily Barber.

In today's episode I speak with Emily Barber, Jewellery Director of Bonhams UK.  Tune in to hear of her meticulous journey to authenticate the extraordinarily beautiful

Fabulous Stories of Faberge Eggs

Just in time for Easter - I am talking with Sophie Law, a Bonhams Russian expert and Faberge Egg aficionado, oh yes - and fellow author. Tune in to learn everything abou

Mellerio - Jeweller to the Queens & Empresses of France since 1600s

In this episode I speak with Diane-Sophie Lanselle, director of communications at Mellerio.  Mellerio is the oldest jeweller in the world which not only still exists, bu

Hollywood's Jeweller to the Stars of the Red Carpet

Ever since a new actress called Sharon Stone asked to borrow a choker and earrings for the world premiere of Basic Instinct in 1992, Martin Katz has "jewelled" many of th

Fascinating Jewels at SJ Phillips

Tristan Atkins is a jewellery expert at SJ Phillips, one of the oldest family owned antique dealers in London, if not the world. Tristan and I chat about the firm's remar