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Voice of Jewels

L"ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts

Click here to subscribe.Jewels are everywhere. We admire them in the windows of master jewelers, and in the collections of the world"s greatest museums.Young lovers, movie stars, and heads of state each have their treasures: objects of desire, fascinating ornaments, or symbols of power. But every piece of jewelry also holds its secrets. Secrets of fabrication… but also… relationships. Stories of love and separation. Myth and curses. Moments of glory or downfalls. The height of an empire or

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S04E02 - Jewels & Comics⏐Corto Maltese’s Gold Earring

Voice of Jewels ·

2024/05/02

In comics, jewels are often at the core of the plot. But they also may be the hero’s attribute like in the adventures of Corto Maltese, the famous romantic pirate born out of the imagination of Italian author Hugo Pratt in 1967. What turned Corto Maltese into an icon is precisely the jewel he always wears on his left ear : a gold hoop earring.Voice of Jewels, a podcast from L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts supported by Van Cleef & Arpels. Unveiling the stories and secrets behind History’s most

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9:37

S04E01 - Jewels & Comics⏐One Piece, on a quest to...

Voice of Jewels ·

2024/04/25

Eiichiro Oda’s manga One Piece is one of the most popular manga in the history of comics.In typical shonen fashion - a shonen is a tale of adventure and initiation – One Piece tells the story of a young hero on a quest for nothing less than… a treasure!Voice of Jewels, a podcast from L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts supported by Van Cleef & Arpels. Unveiling the stories and secrets behind History’s most fascinating jewels.With Léonard Pouy, Art Historian and Content and Transmission Manager at

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Discover Iconic Jewels of Comic Books

Voice of Jewels ·

2024/04/11

Anything can happen in comic books. You can own beautiful jewels, steal them or even find magical precious objects capable of changing destiny! Indeed, jewels and comic books share a common history filled with adventures and beauty.Voice of Jewels, the new season, explores the world of manga and comics of all kinds. Let us take you on an adventure filled with pirate’s treasures, gems with supernatural powers and sophisticated robberies…A podcast from L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts supported by Van

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S03E04 - Gold's Amazing Saga⏐The Man with a Midas touch

Voice of Jewels ·

2024/03/28

From museums to exhibit halls, one cannot stop marveling at this artist’s work. It’s as if Daniel Brush had a golden touch. Painter and sculptor, Brush crafts gold with finesse and creativity, as if he were an alchemist. He can improvise with as much spontaneous creativity as a jazz musician in a jamming session… The Second Dome is one of his most iconic creations. This small gold dome is a childhood dream come true. It’s the story of his life. Brush’s personal saga… Voice of Jewels, a podcast from

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12:52

The Pre-Columbian Claw Necklace

Voice of Jewels ·

2024/03/21

Many legends have been told about the gold of Pre-Columbian civilisations of the Americas. Imagine… Finding gold deep in the middle of the jungle is a dream that has long tantalized the Western world. The peoples of South America did leave traces and genuine treasures behind them… Among these wonders, there is an odd, striking piece which looks as sublime as it is frightening: the Zenù people’s golden claw necklace. Voice of Jewels, a podcast from L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts supported by Van

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9:56

The Rao Golden Pectoral

Voice of Jewels ·

2024/03/14

If I told you there is an African country whose soil harbors a mineral with amazing powers that is used for making stunning, magical objects! Well, this country does exist and is no imaginary land. And the fascinating metal that was extracted from it was none other than gold. It’s the gold that jewels and holy objects were made out of. The same gold that was used to design this otherworldly jewel called the Rao pectoral. Voice of Jewels, a podcast from L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts supported by

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12:01

The River-God’s Etruscan Pendant

Voice of Jewels ·

2024/03/07

The history of gold is quite a saga. Some of its chapters have been written by surprising collectors, showcasing masterpieces fashioned by master goldsmiths throughout its history. The fascinating “River-God pendant” is one of those masterpieces. This piece of jewelry was designed by Etruscan goldsmiths during ancient times. It astonished and even changed the life of a legendary collector. Voice of Jewels, a podcast from L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts supported by Van Cleef & Arpels. Unveiling

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0:56

Discover the Gold’s Amazing Saga

Voice of Jewels ·

2024/02/29

Gold is the flesh of the gods. The Sun’s sweat. A King's power. Throughout the centuries, this precious metal has been at the root of bold actions and it has never ceased to inspire stunning pieces… From ancient Italy to New York, from medieval Senegal to Colombia, the history of gold is quite a saga… showcasing masterpieces fashioned by master goldsmiths all though time. Discover Gold’s intriguing epic, the latest season of Voice of Jewels. A podcast from L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts supported

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The Final Mysteries of the Great Blue Diamond

Voice of Jewels ·

2024/02/15

The Hope Diamond has lived through its own veritable Odyssey. From the time of its first sale in London at the beginning of the 18th century, all the way to its sudden appearance in Washington, hidden in a brown paper envelope with a two dollar postmark …This fabulous blue diamond is now at home under high-security glass in the Smithsonian Institute. And yet, this heavenly-colored gem still oozes with secrets and mysteries that have yet to be brought to light.Voice of Jewels, a podcast from L’ÉCOLE,

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11:59

The Captivating Hope Diamond

Voice of Jewels ·

2024/02/01

Imagine a story at times tragic yet at other times magical with a lost diamond as its common thread… a blue diamond standing for hope and fortune, love and special feelings... The Heart of the Ocean, the jewel at the core of the Titanic movie's plot. But the Heart of the Ocean is no fictitious jewel. It was inspired by a real jewel and an equally famous diamond, the Hope diamond. Voice of Jewels, a podcast from L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts supported by Van Cleef & Arpels. Unveiling the

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13:55

The Golden Fleece Insignia

Voice of Jewels ·

2024/01/25

Wouldn't you say jewelry empowers us? Don't some jewels make us feel invincible ? Some stones and diamonds might. Take our blue diamond for example. In any case, that is how some kings felt as they collected gems, had them set on their crowns and had exuberant sets of jewelry and insignia designed as a means to display their power. The famous Golden Fleece King Louis XV had made for him is one of those. It reflects his absolute power… as well as his overthrow. Voice of Jewels, a podcast from

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15:23

Louis XIV’s Great Blue Diamond

Voice of Jewels ·

2024/01/18

They say diamonds are forever… but is that really true?That said, it is true that some have been known to last a very long time, sometimes going through some rather unexpected transformations. The Great Blue Diamond is one of those. Its incredible tale is the stuff of legend and myth.Our journey takes us around the world, from the Indian empire to King Louis XIV’s court in Versailles. It is one of the world’s most famous diamonds as well as probably the most intriguing. It disrupted the lives of all

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0:47

Discover the Blue Diamond's One Thousand and One Lives

Voice of Jewels ·

2024/01/04

They say diamonds are forever. Some have such a surprisingly rich tale to tell that you would think they had had one thousand and one lives!The Great Blue Diamond is one of those. Its barely believable story is the stuff myths are made of.Discover the Blue Diamond's One Thousand and One Lives, the latest podcast season of Voice of Jewels. A podcast from L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts supported by Van Cleef & Arpels. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Rihanna's Wedding Grillz, or the Making of a Myth

Voice of Jewels ·

2023/12/28

Ever wondered why lovers kneel on one knee to ask, “will you marry me”? It’s actually less about the kneeling - it’s more about the ring…Engagement rings are part of a tradition which dates back to Ancient Rome. They symbolized a legally binding commitment, reserved for the most solemn of oaths. Pretty unromantic...Things have changed quite a bit since ancient times… asking somebody’s hand is something very passionate… and today, any kind of jewel can be used for an engagement.. rings, earrings, a

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12:04

Lou's Ring, or Apollinaire's War Poems

Voice of Jewels ·

2023/12/21

Did you know that in the trenches of World War I, soldiers made... jewelry? In the chaos and horror of war, love still exists! But how did a simple aluminum ring, fashioned in the midst of turmoil from a German shell, end up at the heart of one of the greatest love stories in literature?The wild love of Guillaume Apollinaire for the beautiful and rebellious Lou... This is the story of a rudimentary ring, which would eventually be set in gold... The story of a tragic passion - that of a wounded poet

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Jeanne du Barry's Necklace, or the Diamonds of...

Voice of Jewels ·

2023/12/14

Diamonds are often thought to have been exclusively reserved for kings and queens, treasures meant for royalty. However, there is another category of individuals who adorned themselves with these precious gems, treating them as trophies and even weapons for liberation - the courtesans!At the forefront of these courtesans is a woman whose romantic destiny captivates hearts and even opens the Cannes Film Festival: Jeanne du Barry. Born into the common folk, she rose to the rank of a countess and

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9:56

The Lover's Eye, or the Secret Love of King George IV

Voice of Jewels ·

2023/12/07

Look at me... That's what jewelry tells us. Because jewelry is always about gaze... and... feelings! But then, what do you do... when gazes have to remain secret? And feelings, clandestine?... What do you do in the case of a Secret Affair? That's exactly what Prince George, the heir to the English throne, wondered one day in 1785... He who was hopelessly (and scandalously) in love with a beautiful and young widow, Maria-Anne Fitzherbert!That's how the future George IV imagined a piece of jewelry

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Discover Voice of Jewels, a podcast from L’ÉCOLE,...

Voice of Jewels ·

2023/11/30

What do Bianca Castafiore and Rihanna have in common? What about the Andes Mountains and the Château de Versailles? And JRR Tolkien and James Cameron?Here’s a hint: they’ve been around since the dawn of time. They’ve induced passion and powerful emotions. Sometimes quaint or ostentatious… They’re jewels.Whether connected with feelings or power, whether mythical, magical or romantic…their beauty has unveiled many mysteries and unfolded a slew of adventures!Discover Voice of Jewels, a podcast by

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