Beekman New York: Fine Jewelry Conversations

Episode 39: Live with Arman Suciyan On the Living Tradition of Master Artisanship in Jewelry. Jeweler Arman Suciyan began his training under two jewelry masters in the Grand Bazaar in Istanbul, part of a 555 year history in Turkey and tradition that encompasses diverse trades including miniature wax carving , sadekar (goldsmith) , kalemkar (engraver), cameo, lapidary, bejeweling, antique granulation, Turkish style (alaturka mıhlama) diamond setting (rose cut diamond setting) and alafranga stone (European style) setting. We will discuss Arman’s role as a product of this unique aspect of Turkish cultural heritage, as well as his time training in jewelry design in England, his work with Stephen Webster and his own sculptural works, which have been described as art by experts including Melanie Grant in her recent book Coveted: Art and Innovation in High Jewelry. Arman shows us around his workshop and much more! We take viewer questions throughout. Interested listeners can also view additional imagery at the Beekman New York instagram @beekmannewyork as well as to view the full interview at the Beekman New York Fine Jewelry Podcast on YouTube. Each episode of the series features a conversation between Dr. Sharon Novak, certified gemologist and co-founder of Beekman New York, and an industry expert within the luxury space, highlighting their shared joy and appreciation of fine jewelry. Topics include mixing period jewelry with modern pieces, heritage and craftsmanship of luxury jewelry houses worldwide, certfied natural and phenomenal gems and collecting vintage jewelry.

Episode 38: Live with Jean-Christophe Bedos on the Business of High Jewelry. One of the most important historic developments in high jewelry has been the rise of the luxury conglomerates and their ownership of formerly independent maisons, such as Richemont with Van Cleef & Arpels, Cartier and Buccellati, LVMH with Bulgari and now Tiffany and Co., Kering with Boucheron and on. Jean-Christophe Bedos has been the President and CEO of Cartier France, the global President and CEO of Boucheron and now President and CEO of Maison Birks, and thus has had a unique view of the massive changes and growth in the industry from 1988 to the present from the very top. Jean-Christophe has presided over major introductions such as online e-commerce as well as some of the most important high jewelry introductions and collaborations. We discuss the rise of digital strategy, e-commerce, the impact of corporate culture and much more, and take viewer questions throughout. Interested listeners can also view additional imagery at the Beekman New York instagram @beekmannewyork as well as to listen to the full interview at the Beekman New York Fine Jewelry Podcast on YouTube. Each episode of the series features a conversation between Dr. Sharon Novak, certified gemologist and co-founder of Beekman New York, and an industry expert within the luxury space, highlighting their shared joy and appreciation of fine jewelry. Topics include mixing period jewelry with modern pieces, heritage and craftsmanship of luxury jewelry houses worldwide, certfied natural and phenomenal gems and collecting vintage jewelry.

Episode 37: Prince Dimitri of Yugoslavia, jewelry designer, gemologist, former SVP of Sotheby’s jewelry and author of the new book, "Once Upon a Diamond” joins us to discuss the fabulous jewels featured in the book, in the context of key historic motifs that continue to influence jewelry design. We look at personal family photos of the Grand Duchess Vladimir (Dimitri’s great-great grandmother), Dimitri’s grandmother Princess Olga of Greece and Denmark and of his mother, Princess Maria Pia of Savoy, among others. We pair watercolors from the Grand Duchess Elena’s jewelry appraisal with Prince Dimitri’s modern pieces and discuss the enduring influence of the motifs, materials and techniques of his family’s historic collection. We take viewer questions throughout. Interested listeners can also view additional imagery at the Beekman New York instagram @beekmannewyork as well as to view the full interview at the Beekman New York Fine Jewelry Podcast on YouTube. Each episode of the series features a conversation between Dr. Sharon Novak, certified gemologist and co-founder of Beekman New York, and an industry expert within the luxury space, highlighting their shared joy and appreciation of fine jewelry. Topics include mixing period jewelry with modern pieces, heritage and craftsmanship of luxury jewelry houses worldwide, certfied natural and phenomenal gems and collecting vintage jewelry.

Episode 36: Live with Melanie Grant on Female Power and the Art of Jewelry. In her first book Coveted: Art and Innovation in High Jewelry, released November 11th in the United States, author, journalist and luxury editor Melanie Grant addresses the ways in which jewelry can be classified as art, as well as signifiers of gender roles and female empowerment. We discuss key pieces featured in the book in the context of concepts such as the connection between jewelry purchasing and “the rise of women in today’s society.” We look at how the use of materials and symbolism affects the view of jewelry as art (or not) and discuss key female designers including Suzanne Belperron and Cindy Chao. We take viewer questions throughout. Interested listeners can also view additional imagery at the Beekman New York instagram @beekmannewyork as well as to view the full interview at the Beekman New York Fine Jewelry Podcast on YouTube. Each episode of the series features a conversation between Dr. Sharon Novak, certified gemologist and co-founder of Beekman New York, and an industry expert within the luxury space, highlighting their shared joy and appreciation of fine jewelry. Topics include mixing period jewelry with modern pieces, heritage and craftsmanship of luxury jewelry houses worldwide, certfied natural and phenomenal gems and collecting vintage jewelry.

Episode 35: Kings of Emeralds with Mehul and Keshav Durlabhji. Imagine a family business where your great grandfather purchased the entire wartime emerald production of Colombia in 1946, an economic move so significant that it made the cover of the New York Times. In addition, the Durlabhjis had exclusivity for Sandawana emerald mine production from 1957-1965, virtually determining the top of the emerald market worldwide, as well as leading major gemology and charitable efforts to this day. We examine the finest emerald collection from around the world and hear firsthand accounts from Mehul and Keshav Durlabhji of growing up in a family emerald business so significant that it is said that “no account of (postwar Jaipur) can ignore them.” We take viewer questions throughout. Interested listeners can also view additional imagery at the Beekman New York instagram @beekmannewyork as well as to view the full interview at the Beekman New York Fine Jewelry Podcast on iTunes. Each episode of the series features a conversation between Dr. Sharon Novak, certified gemologist and co-founder of Beekman New York, and an industry expert within the luxury space, highlighting their shared joy and appreciation of fine jewelry. Topics include mixing period jewelry with modern pieces, heritage and craftsmanship of luxury jewelry houses worldwide, certfied natural and phenomenal gems and collecting vintage jewelry.

Epsiode 34: Applying principles of art collecting to high jewelry. Lisa Anderson, Art Advisor, Curator and Founder, @BlackBritishArt, joins us to explore how the principles used to build a contemporary art collection can be applied to collecting jewelry as art. We discuss how to balance emerging, mid-career and established artists (and jewelers), as well as how she approaches her curation of emerging artists for exhibitions and fairs, such as the Venice Biennale and Art Basel and how this information can be used to build or add to a jewelry curation as well. Artists discussed (some participating!) include El Anatsui, Sonia Boyce, Latoya Boyd, Simone Brewster, Nick Cave, Jasmine Thomas Girvan, Lauren Harwell Godfrey, Anthea Hamilton, JAR, Lenique Louis, Steve McQueen, Munnu The Gem Palace, Chris Ofili, Ebony Patterson, Taffin, Emmanuel Tarpin, VAK, LR Vandy, Mickayla Yearwood-Dan and Inonge Zita. We take viewer questions throughout. Interested listeners can also view additional imagery at the Beekman New York instagram @beekmannewyork as well as to view the full interview at the Beekman New York Fine Jewelry Podcast on YouTube. Each episode of the series features a conversation between Dr. Sharon Novak, certified gemologist and co-founder of Beekman New York, and an industry expert within the luxury space, highlighting their shared joy and appreciation of fine jewelry. Topics include mixing period jewelry with modern pieces, heritage and craftsmanship of luxury jewelry houses worldwide, certfied natural and phenomenal gems and collecting vintage jewelry.

Episode 33: Live with Matt Berman, Creative Director, Branding Advisor, Author and Book Designer. We are all experiencing huge changes in the ways we communicate about and present jewelry online as well as in magazines and books. Creative Director, Branding Advisor, Author and Book Designer Matt Berman has seen it all, from major magazines to crafting the launch of George Magazine with JFK Jr. to creating the design for Town and Country Editor Stellene Vollandes’ new book Jewels That Made History: 101 Stones, Myths, and Legends. We discuss Matt’s fascinating background and review his work in the context of the dos and don’ts of presenting jewelry in imagery. We talk about how social media and digitization has changed creative direction and how he works with companies on their branding strategy. We take viewer questions throughout. Interested listeners can also view additional imagery at the Beekman New York instagram @beekmannewyork as well as to watch the full interview at the Beekman New York Fine Jewelry Podcast on YouTube. Each episode of the series features a conversation between Dr. Sharon Novak, certified gemologist and co-founder of Beekman New York, and an industry expert within the luxury space, highlighting their shared joy and appreciation of fine jewelry. Topics include mixing period jewelry with modern pieces, heritage and craftsmanship of luxury jewelry houses worldwide, certfied natural and phenomenal gems and collecting vintage jewelry.

Episode 32: Oysters Three Ways, Pearls Five Ways with Chef Victoria Blamey. Did you know that virtually any mollusk can produce a pearl? Can you think of any other creature that is used in haute cuisine, high jewelry and in couture? Explore how we eat and adorn ourselves with pearls (and oysters, clams and mussels) as renowned Chef Victoria Blamey demonstrates three dishes using oysters and we show and discuss the types of pearls that are produced by conch, mussels and quahog as well as by Oysters. Join us to see how “Blamey loads her dishes with more excitement than you will find in other new restaurants...” as New York Times food critic Pete Wells wrote in his three star review. We discuss how Chef Blamey developed her flair for shellfish, what it is like to be one of the few women leading major restaurants, and much more. We take viewer questions throughout, and share the recipes so you can recreate them at home. We take viewer questions throughout.Interested viewers can also view additional imagery at the Beekman New York instagram @beekmannewyork as well as to view the full interview at the Beekman New York Fine Jewelry Podcast on YouTube and Vimeo. Each episode of the series features a conversation between Dr. Sharon Novak, certified gemologist and co-founder of Beekman New York, and an industry expert within the luxury space, highlighting their shared joy and appreciation of fine jewelry. Topics include mixing period jewelry with modern pieces, heritage and craftsmanship of luxury jewelry houses worldwide, certfied natural and phenomenal gems and collecting vintage jewelry.

Episode 31: Sustainability Versus Ethics in High Jewelry and A Perspective on Nuances of Auctions in the Gulf Region with Sophie Stevens, Deputy Director, Jewelry Specialist, Sotheby’s Dubai. Sophie joins us to discuss the confusion in terms like sustainable versus ethical in jewelry, and to highlight her experiences with auctions and living in Dubai. This is a unique opportunity to discuss some of the exciting and very positive developments across the region from the perceptive of auctions, which of course recirculate existing works. We take viewer questions throughout. Interested listeners can also view additional imagery at the Beekman New York instagram @beekmannewyork as well to view the full interview at the Beekman New York Fine Jewelry Podcast on YouTube and Vimeo. Each episode of the series features a conversation between Dr. Sharon Novak, certified gemologist and co-founder of Beekman New York, and an industry expert within the luxury space, highlighting their shared joy and appreciation of fine jewelry. Topics include mixing period jewelry with modern pieces, heritage and craftsmanship of luxury jewelry houses worldwide, certfied natural and phenomenal gems and collecting vintage jewelry.

Episode 30: Appraising Royal Jewelry with Helen Molesworth. Gemologist, Historian and Gem Necromancer Helen Molesworth join us to discuss insider stories from her experiences in the great auction houses as to how they go about evaluating jewels with historic significance and provenance. How was Princess Margaret’s collection valued and what was surprising along the way? Ask Helen! We take viewer questions throughout. Interested listeners can also view additional imagery at the Beekman New York instagram @beekmannewyork as well as to view the full interview at the Beekman New York Fine Jewelry Podcast on YouTube and Vimeo. Each episode of the series features a conversation between Dr. Sharon Novak, certified gemologist and co-founder of Beekman New York, and an industry expert within the luxury space, highlighting their shared joy and appreciation of fine jewelry. Topics include mixing period jewelry with modern pieces, heritage and craftsmanship of luxury jewelry houses worldwide, certfied natural and phenomenal gems and collecting vintage jewelry.

Episode 29: Live with Francois Arpels, On Growing Up Van Cleef & Arpels. What is it like to be born into a family with a name that is not only famous in an industry, but of cultural importance to a country as well? Francois Arpels joins us to discuss growing up inside the Van Cleef & Arpels company and the Arpels family. He shares family photos, discusses legendary Van Cleef & Arpels innovations including the mystery setting and the zip necklace, original sketches and anecdotes from his father Pierre’s famous creation of the crown of Farah Diba Pahlavi of Iran, and much more. We take viewer questions throughout. Interested listeners can also view additional imagery at the Beekman New York instagram @beekmannewyork as well as to view the full interview at the Beekman New York Fine Jewelry Podcast on YouTube and Vimeo. Each episode of the series features a conversation between Dr. Sharon Novak, certified gemologist and co-founder of Beekman New York, and an industry expert within the luxury space, highlighting their shared joy and appreciation of fine jewelry. Topics include mixing period jewelry with modern pieces, heritage and craftsmanship of luxury jewelry houses worldwide, certfied natural and phenomenal gems and collecting vintage jewelry.

Episode 28: Patricia Inonge Zita Mweene, Inonge Zita. It is striking that despite the huge quantities of gemstones exported from Africa for high jewelry, that they are rarely cut in the locations where they are mined. Designer and Founder of sustainable fine jewelry company Inonge Zita (@inonge.zita ) Patricia Mweene has started a cutting facility in Zambia that utilizes graduates (primarily women) from the local cutting school. We meet some of the cutters and visit the company, touring the emerald cutting process and discussing barriers to entry and how she’s working to improve value addition in the Zambian supply chain. We take viewer questions throughout. Interested listeners can also view additional imagery at the Beekman New York instagram @beekmannewyork as well as to view the full interview at the Beekman New York Fine Jewelry Podcast on YouTube and Vimeo. Each episode of the series features a conversation between Dr. Sharon Novak, certified gemologist and co-founder of Beekman New York, and an industry expert within the luxury space, highlighting their shared joy and appreciation of fine jewelry. Topics include mixing period jewelry with modern pieces, heritage and craftsmanship of luxury jewelry houses worldwide, certfied natural and phenomenal gems and collecting vintage jewelry.

Episode 27: Firsthand with Suzanne Belperron and Paul Flato In the 1980s, already well into his own career as a high jewelry designer, Christopher Walling wrote to both Suzanne Belperron and Paul Flato and ended up interviewing both about their legendary design careers. Hear his account of their conversations, a detailed discussion of some of their legendary creations as well as to see his own work and to learn about his path to jewelry design. We take viewer questions throughout. Interested viewers can also view additional imagery at the Beekman New York instagram @beekmannewyork as well as to view the full interview at the Beekman New York Fine Jewelry Podcast on YouTube and Vimeo. Each episode of the series features a conversation between Dr. Sharon Novak, certified gemologist and co-founder of Beekman New York, and an industry expert within the luxury space, highlighting their shared joy and appreciation of fine jewelry. Topics include mixing period jewelry with modern pieces, heritage and craftsmanship of luxury jewelry houses worldwide, certfied natural and phenomenal gems and collecting vintage jewelry.

The 1903 Ball at the Winter Palace has been called "the last spectacular ball in the history of the empire." Rafael Gluz, the content creator of @z.ulg, has curated incredible history and images of this event, and shares insight into the Romanovs and their amazing jewelry as well as examining the mystery behind the whereabouts of the jewels today. We take viewer questions throughout. Interested listeners can also view additional imagery at the Beekman New York instagram @beekmannewyork as well as to view the full interview at the Beekman New York Fine Jewelry Podcast on YouTube and Vimeo. Each episode of the series features a conversation between Dr. Sharon Novak, certified gemologist and co-founder of Beekman New York, and an industry expert within the luxury space, highlighting their shared joy and appreciation of fine jewelry. Topics include mixing period jewelry with modern pieces, heritage and craftsmanship of luxury jewelry houses worldwide, certfied natural and phenomenal gems and collecting vintage jewelry.

It is our great honor to share this interview with 92 year old André Chervin, co-founder of Carvin French. Hear how he created some of the most famous pieces ever made by Tiffany and Co., Van Cleef and Arpels and Verdura, for clients including Cole Porter and the Duchess of Windsor. André is famous for his skill and his work will never be replicated. Interested listeners can also view additional imagery at the Beekman New York instagram @beekmannewyork as well as to watch the full interview at the Beekman New York Fine Jewelry Podcast on YouTube and Vimeo. Each episode of the series features a conversation between Dr. Sharon Novak, certified gemologist and co-founder of Beekman New York, and an industry expert within the luxury space, highlighting their shared joy and appreciation of fine jewelry. Topics include mixing period jewelry with modern pieces, heritage and craftsmanship of luxury jewelry houses worldwide, certfied natural and phenomenal gems and collecting vintage jewelry.

Episode 24: Vishal Kothari, Designer and Founder of VAK Jewels, takes us on his first ever webinar interview and tour of his atelier and gallery. See one-of-a-kind pieces in work, learn about his process and how he views his unique creations, which are actively sought after by global collectors. Interested listeners can also view additional imagery at the Beekman New York instagram @beekmannewyork as well as to view the full interview at the Beekman New York Fine Jewelry Podcast on YouTube and Vimeo. Each episode of the series features a conversation between Dr. Sharon Novak, certified gemologist and co-founder of Beekman New York, and an industry expert within the luxury space, highlighting their shared joy and appreciation of fine jewelry. Topics include mixing period jewelry with modern pieces, heritage and craftsmanship of luxury jewelry houses worldwide, certfied natural and phenomenal gems and collecting vintage jewelry.

Episode 21: Nadia Albertini, Heritage and Development, Hurel Textile and Embroidery, joins us to discuss how couture embroidery recreates jewels on the runway. Nadia shares original sketches and swatches as well as incredible images from the finished jewel-inspired works of famed houses Christian Dior, Yves Saint Laurent, Givenchy and many more. We look at examples including the wedding gown of Farah Diba, Shahbanu of Iran. The House of Hurel, founded in 1879, has remained family owned and has been recognized by the French government as an Enterprise of Living Heritage for its role in French fashion, and Nadia explains how the house collaborates with fashion designers to generate “jewels” in embroidery. We take viewer questions throughout. Interested listeners can also view additional imagery at the Beekman New York instagram @beekmannewyork as well as the full interview at the Beekman New York Fine Jewelry Podcast on YouTube and Vimeo. Each episode of the series features a conversation between Dr. Sharon Novak, certified gemologist and co-founder of Beekman New York, and an industry expert within the luxury space, highlighting their shared joy and appreciation of fine jewelry. Topics include mixing period jewelry with modern pieces, heritage and craftsmanship of luxury jewelry houses worldwide, certfied natural and phenomenal gems and collecting vintage jewelry.

Episode 19: Live with Arundhati DeSheth, Jewelry Advisor. Arundhati talks with us about how a jewelry advisor works, about emerging Indian designers and the high jewelry landscape in India and abroad. She shows amazing jewelry from her network and much more! Interested viewers can also view additional imagery at the Beekman New York instagram @beekmannewyork as well as the full video at the Beekman New York Fine Jewelry Podcast on YouTube and Vimeo. Each episode of the series features a conversation between Dr. Sharon Novak, certified gemologist and co-founder of Beekman New York, and an industry expert within the luxury space, highlighting their shared joy and appreciation of fine jewelry. Topics include mixing period jewelry with modern pieces, heritage and craftsmanship of luxury jewelry houses worldwide, certfied natural and phenomenal gems and collecting vintage jewelry.

Episode 18: Live with Robbie Fairchild, Actor and Dancer. Robbie talks about the history of men and jewelry, toxic masculinity and how to embrace dressing the part with jewelry as a shared experience. Robbie shares stories from his roles on Broadway in An American in Paris, from his time as a principal dancer at the New York City Ballet and from his role in the recent film version of Cats. We look at detailed images of influential men in jewelry and take viewer questions throughout. Interested listeners can also view additional imagery at the Beekman New York instagram @beekmannewyork as well as to view the full video at the Beekman New York Fine Jewelry Podcast on YouTube and Vimeo. Each episode of the series features a conversation between Dr. Sharon Novak, certified gemologist and co-founder of Beekman New York, and an industry expert within the luxury space, highlighting their shared joy and appreciation of fine jewelry. Topics include mixing period jewelry with modern pieces, heritage and craftsmanship of luxury jewelry houses worldwide, certfied natural and phenomenal gems and collecting vintage jewelry.

Episode 17: Live with Renu Choudhary, Founder and Editor-in-Chief, The Diamond Talk. Jewelry Advisor Renu Choudary has assembled images and tales from the history and collection of the Nizams of Hyderabad in a 21-part series on her site The Diamond Talk. Mir Osman Ali Khan Siddiqi, Asaf Jah VII (6 April 1886 – 24 February 1967), the last Nizam of Hyderabad, ruled Hyderabad between 1911 and 1948 until it was annexed by India. One of the greatest jewelry buyers in the world, the 7th Nizam of Hyderbad was a key client of major high jewelry houses including Cartier. We look at detailed images of this legendary collection and talk insider stories from Renu's posts and take viewer questions throughout. Interested listeners can also view additional imagery at the Beekman New York instagram @beekmannewyork as well as to view the full conversation at the Beekman New York Fine Jewelry Podcast on YouTube and Vimeo. Each episode of the series features a conversation between Dr. Sharon Novak, certified gemologist and co-founder of Beekman New York, and an industry expert within the luxury space, highlighting their shared joy and appreciation of fine jewelry. Topics include mixing period jewelry with modern pieces, heritage and craftsmanship of luxury jewelry houses worldwide, certfied natural and phenomenal gems and collecting vintage jewelry.

Episode 16: Live with JJ Martin, Founder and Creative Director, La DoubleJ. Our guest curator, JJ shows and discusses how she has chosen and paired jewelry from the Beekman New York collection with the latest release from @ladoublej. We discuss how to select and accessorize with jewelry in addition to hearing what led this famed fashion and accessories editor, journalist and vintage jewelry collector to start her clothing and lifestyle brand. JJ takes viewer questions throughout. Interested listeners can also view additional imagery at the Beekman New York instagram @beekmannewyork as well as to view the video at the Beekman New York Fine Jewelry Podcast on YouTube and Vimeo. All clothing and jewelry featured can also be viewed and ordered at https://bit.ly/BeekmanxLaDoubleJ Each episode of the series features a conversation between Dr. Sharon Novak, certified gemologist and co-founder of Beekman New York, and an industry expert within the luxury space, highlighting their shared joy and appreciation of fine jewelry. Topics include mixing period jewelry with modern pieces, heritage and craftsmanship of luxury jewelry houses worldwide, certfied natural and phenomenal gems and collecting vintage jewelry.

Episode 15: Live with Sheikha Intisar AlSabah, Designer, Intisars Jewelry and Founder, Intisars Foundation. A Princess in the Royal Family of Kuwait, HH Shiekha Intisar has been designing jewelry for 30 years, and has founded a company, Intisars Jewelry, that features sustainably sourced pieces with symbolic meaning tied to culture and hope. She also founded the Intisars Foundation to support women in war torn countries, has been an activist on mental health issues and is a member of human rights watch. HH Sheikha Intisar speaks with Beekman New York about her ethos, jewelry, sustainable design and her foundation. Interested viewers can also view additional imagery at the Beekman New York instagram @beekmannewyork as well as to watch the video at the Beekman New York Fine Jewelry Podcast on YouTube. Each episode of the series features a conversation between Dr. Sharon Novak, certified gemologist and co-founder of Beekman New York, and an industry expert within the luxury space, highlighting their shared joy and appreciation of fine jewelry. Topics include mixing period jewelry with modern pieces, heritage and craftsmanship of luxury jewelry houses worldwide, certfied natural and phenomenal gems and collecting vintage jewelry.

Episode 14: Live with Richa Goyal Sikri, Journalist, Gemologist and Writer. Richa illustrates the ABC's of how to start a jewelry collection, using pieces from her personal collection. We discuss signed vs. unsigned pieces, which stones must be in every collection as well as established mines versus new discoveries. Richa takes viewer questions throughout. Interested listeners can also view additional imagery at the Beekman New York instagram @beekmannewyork as well as to view the full conversation at the Beekman New York Fine Jewelry Podcast on YouTube. Each episode of the series features a conversation between Dr. Sharon Novak, certified gemologist and co-founder of Beekman New York, and an industry expert within the luxury space, highlighting their shared joy and appreciation of fine jewelry. Topics include mixing period jewelry with modern pieces, heritage and craftsmanship of luxury jewelry houses worldwide, certfied natural and phenomenal gems and collecting vintage jewelry.

Episode 13: Aja Raden, New York Times Best Selling author of Stoned: Jewelry, Obsession and How Desire Shapes the World, talks about how jewelry has fueled some of the biggest crises in history, why we value what we value, and the science behind desire. Interested listeners can also view the live conversation and additional imagery at the Beekman New York instagram @beekmannewyork. Each episode of the series features a conversation between Dr. Sharon Novak, certified gemologist and co-founder of Beekman New York, and an industry expert within the luxury space, highlighting their shared joy and appreciation of fine jewelry. Topics include mixing period jewelry with modern pieces, heritage and craftsmanship of luxury jewelry houses worldwide, certfied natural and phenomenal gems and collecting vintage jewelry.

Episode 12: In a region famed for maximalism, Anas Alomaim, Designer and Founder of Oumaem Jewelry and Fashion Trust Arabia Finalist, is a minimalist architecture-trained designer in Kuwait. From his training at UCLA in Architecture to sourcing sustainably and designing amid the impact of COVID-19, we discuss his works in process, ask questions about working in Kuwait, the customer base and regional differences. Interested listeners can also view the live conversation and additional imagery at the Beekman New York instagram @beekmannewyork. Each episode of the series features a conversation between Dr. Sharon Novak, certified gemologist and co-founder of Beekman New York, and an industry expert within the luxury space, highlighting their shared joy and appreciation of fine jewelry. Topics include mixing period jewelry with modern pieces, heritage and craftsmanship of luxury jewelry houses worldwide, certfied natural and phenomenal gems and collecting vintage jewelry.

Episode 11: Celebrity Stylist Micaela Erlanger talks about her directional jewelry planning and styling for major red carpet events with celebrities including Lupita Nyong'o for the Oscars as well as bridal styling for clients like Amanda Hearst, whose wedding covered Town and Country magazine. She discusses her book, How to Accessorize, where she advises on everything from how to stack rings to how to layer jewelry, as well as how she works with clients during Shelter at Home. Interested listeners can also view the video on the Beekman New York Fine Jewelry Conversations page on YouTube and Vimeo. Additonal imagery on our Instagram page @beekmannewyork. Each episode of the series features a conversation between Dr. Sharon Novak, certified gemologist and co-founder of Beekman New York, and an industry expert within the luxury space, highlighting their shared joy and appreciation of fine jewelry. Topics include mixing period jewelry with modern pieces, heritage and craftsmanship of luxury jewelry houses worldwide, certfied natural and phenomenal gems and collecting vintage jewelry.

Episode 10: Jeweller Stephen Webster talks about his design inspiration, sketches and sourcing of stones for collections including Thorn, Jules Verne, Lady Stardust and Crystal Haze (of which this is the 25th year of the collection). Stephen prepares a special margarita for Cinco de Mayo and talks about his pioneering role in fair trade gold, designing for celebrities including Elizabeth Taylor and Elton John, receiving the MBE, jewelry options for Mother's Day, his signature approach to sourcing and working with unusual gems. Interested listeners can also view the view on the Beekman New York Fine Jewelry Conversations page on YouTube, Vimeo and IGTV. Each episode of the series features a conversation between Dr. Sharon Novak, certified gemologist and co-founder of Beekman New York, and an industry expert within the luxury space, highlighting their shared joy and appreciation of fine jewelry. Topics include mixing period jewelry with modern pieces, heritage and craftsmanship of luxury jewelry houses worldwide, certfied natural and phenomenal gems and collecting vintage jewelry.

Episode 9: Jewelry designer Anna Sheffield talks about her path from studying blacksmithing to founding and running her jewelry company. Anna talks about sustainable sourcing, designing her collections including her very popular engagement rings and her own recent marriage, jewelry options for Mother's Day, being a female founder running an independent business and her favorite gems. Interested listeners can also view the video on the Beekman New York Fine Jewelry Conversations page on YouTube and Vimeo. Each episode of the series features a conversation between Dr. Sharon Novak, certified gemologist and co-founder of Beekman New York, and an industry expert within the luxury space, highlighting their shared joy and appreciation of fine jewelry. Topics include mixing period jewelry with modern pieces, heritage and craftsmanship of luxury jewelry houses worldwide, certfied natural and phenomenal gems and collecting vintage jewelry.

Episode 8: A Day in the Life of an Auction with Daphne Lingon, Head of the Jewelry Department, Christie's Americas. Join us for a live discussion during the recent Jewels Online sale at Christie's, looking at how to choose items to sell when they cannot be seen in person due to the COVID-19 restrictions, how presale auction value and order of lots are determined, how provenance drives auction value and discussing actual lot results in real time. This sale was 100% sold with 81% exceeding high estimate. Interested viewers can also view the video on the Beekman New York Fine Jewelry Conversations page on YouTube and Vimeo. Each episode of the series features a conversation between Dr. Sharon Novak, certified gemologist and co-founder of Beekman New York, and an industry expert within the luxury space, highlighting their shared joy and appreciation of fine jewelry. Topics include mixing period jewelry with modern pieces, heritage and craftsmanship of luxury jewelry houses worldwide, certfied natural and phenomenal gems and collecting vintage jewelry.

Episode 7: Conversation with Gemstone Dealers Laurie and Simon Watt of Mayer and Watt. Modern day India Jones gem dealers Laurie and Simon Watt discuss what is (and isn't) fair trade in gemstones, when treatments matter and how country of origin affects gemstone value. You can follow in their footsteps and learn about their many adventures in finding and sharing rare and wonderful colored gemstones in Sri Lanka, Burma, Ethiopia and more. Interested listeners can also view footage on the Beekman New York Fine Jewelry Conversations pages on YouTube and Vimeo. Each episode of the series features a conversation between Dr. Sharon Novak, certified gemologist and co-founder of Beekman New York, and an industry expert within the luxury space, highlighting their shared joy and appreciation of fine jewelry. Topics include mixing period jewelry with modern pieces, heritage and craftsmanship of luxury jewelry houses worldwide, certfied natural and phenomenal gems and collecting vintage jewelry.

Episode 6: New York City Ballet Principal Dancers Ashley Bouder, Megan Fairchild and Sara Mearns talk about dancing in jewels, mishaps with headpieces, and how to embody emeralds, rubies and diamonds in George Balanchine’s Jewels. We discuss the stories behind their engagement rings and their wedding and event jewelry planning, as well as the history of high jewelry influencing dance and dance influencing high jewelry at storied houses such as Van Cleef and Arpels. Interested listeners can also view footage on the Beekman New York Fine Jewelry Conversations pages on YouTube and Vimeo. Each episode of the series features a conversation between Dr. Sharon Novak, certified gemologist and co-founder of Beekman New York, and an industry expert within the luxury space, highlighting their shared joy and appreciation of fine jewelry. Topics include mixing period jewelry with modern pieces, heritage and craftsmanship of luxury jewelry houses worldwide, certfied natural and phenomenal gems and collecting vintage jewelry.

Episode 5: Stephen Tamis, of Louis Tamis and Sons, speaks with Beekman New York about his family’s 111 year history as a jeweler-manufacturer, about how handmade jewelry differs from machined pieces, about Tamis and Sons’ work with famed designers such as Paul Flato, Tiffany and Co., Harry Winston, Bulgari and many others. Stephen take viewers on a tour through his facility and shows the goldsmithing, lapidary, hand setting and other aspects of the handmade high jewelry process. Interested listeners can also view the video footage on the Beekman New York Fine Jewelry Conversations page on Youtube and Vimeo. Each episode of the series features a conversation between Dr. Sharon Novak, certified gemologist and co-founder of Beekman New York, and an industry expert within the luxury space, highlighting their shared joy and appreciation of fine jewelry. Topics include mixing period jewelry with modern pieces, heritage and craftsmanship of luxury jewelry houses worldwide, certfied natural and phenomenal gems and collecting vintage jewelry.

Episode 4: Frank Everett, SVP, Sales Director, Sotheby’s Jewelry New York speaks with Beekman New York about how to build a jewelry collection, about the impact of “named” versus anonymous collections at auction and trends in jewels as well as how his experiences in jewelry retail and fine dining have shaped his current role. Interested listeners can also view the video footage on the Beekman New York Fine Jewelry Conversations page on Youtube and Vi​meo. Each episode of the series features a conversation between Dr. Sharon Novak, certified gemologist and co-founder of Beekman New York, and an industry expert within the luxury space, highlighting their shared joy and appreciation of fine jewelry. Topics include mixing period jewelry with modern pieces, heritage and craftsmanship of luxury jewelry houses worldwide, certified natural and phenomenal gems and collecting vintage jewelry. Interested listeners can also view the accompanying video footage including the pieces discussed, on the Beekman New York Fine Jewelry Conversations pages on both YouTube and Vimeo.

Episode 3: Siddharth Kasliwal, Creative Director of Munnu The Gem Palace in Jaipur, India speaks with Beekman New York about the influence of the Mughal period on European high jewelry, on his father Munnu's legacy, on what is it like to be a designer in the age of Instagram as well as his experiences growing up as a 9th generation jeweler. Interested listeners can also view the accompanying video footage including the pieces discussed, on the Beekman New York Fine Jewelry Conversations pages on both YouTube and Vimeo. ​ Each episode of the series features a conversation between Dr. Sharon Novak, certified gemologist and co-founder of Beekman New York, and an industry expert within the luxury space, highlighting their shared joy and appreciation of fine jewelry. Topics include mixing period jewelry with modern pieces, heritage and craftsmanship of luxury jewelry houses worldwide, certified natural and phenomenal gems and collecting vintage jewelry. Interested listeners can also view the accompanying video footage including the pieces discussed, on the Beekman New York Fine Jewelry Conversations pages on both YouTube and Vimeo. ​

Episode 2: Beekman visits the Dera Amer Wilderness Sanctuary near Jaipur, India. Elephant rescuer and conservationist Bharat Singh speaks about how to use vintage ivory jewelry as a reminder of past atrocities and as a teaching tool for the future. Note: all proceeds from use of the Beekman New York Yellow Gold, Bone and Chrysoprase Lion Bracelet, Van Cleef and Arpels, 1970 will be donated to the Dera Amer Sanctuary. Your comments are welcomed on this very important subject. Please contact us at concierge@beekmannyc.com. Each episode of the series features a conversation between Dr. Sharon Novak, certified gemologist and co-founder of Beekman New York, and an industry expert within the luxury space, highlighting their shared joy and appreciation of fine jewelry. Topics include mixing period jewelry with modern pieces, heritage and craftsmanship of luxury jewelry houses worldwide, certified natural and phenomenal gems and collecting vintage jewelry.

Episode 1: Conversation with guest curator Patrizia Carrobio di Carrobio, the first female fine jewelry auctioneer at Christies, former head of Christie's New York fine jewelry department. Topics include why there are so few female auctioneers, how to mix and play with different styles of jewelry and the impact of celebrity auctions. Interested listeners can also view the accompanying video footage including the pieces discussed, on the Beekman New York Fine Jewelry Conversations pages on both YouTube and Vimeo. ​ Each episode of the series features a conversation between Dr. Sharon Novak, certified gemologist and co-founder of Beekman New York, and an industry expert within the luxury space, highlighting their shared joy and appreciation of fine jewelry. Topics include mixing period jewelry with modern pieces, heritage and craftsmanship of luxury jewelry houses worldwide, certified natural and phenomenal gems and collecting vintage jewelry.