Part III - Symbols of the Sea in Jewellery
Our fifth season of Gem Pursuit feat. Matthew Weldon & Alyce Ketcher is called 'Treasured Tokens: the Secret Language of Jewellery'
In this episode we do a deep dive into the unknown and the unknowable deep blue ocean.
As always we talk about the origin and evolution of these motifs and then get our hands salty and briney as we sift through coral, anchors and shells, dodging jellyfish and turtles to find the real treasured tokens at the bottom of the sea.
As always we'll have great jewellery stories - this week featuring heavy hitters such as Jean Schlumberger, Fulco di Verdura, René Boivin and Salvador Dali.
Listen to the end for collector's tips and an even-more-controversial-than-usual edition of Gem Trivial Pursuit.
Producer: Ross Hannon
Additional Research: Giulia Grasseschi
Gem Pursuit
Step into the captivating world of antique and vintage jewellery.
Gem Pursuit uncovers the stories behind history’s most remarkable jewels—from the geological forces that created them to the designers, collectors, and icons who brought them to life.
Hosted by Matthew Weldon, CEO of Courtville, this is your guide to the people, craft, and intrigue behind the world’s most fascinating pieces.