Podcasts about arpels

Have you ever heard of abraxas? These are talismans in the shape of oblong shields, covered with motifs inspired by Egyptian, Greek, and Roman mythology, and engraved with Kabbalistic prayers, Hebrew words, and magical symbols. One could easily believe that these strange jewelry pieces belong to the wizards of tales and legends…And yet, they were made by a human hand! No surprise then that the Queen of France, the feared Catherine de' Medici, had her very own talisman, one that would fuse jewelry art … and alchemy!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 Inezita Gay-Eckel, Jewelry Historian and Lecturer at L'ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts.Written by Martin Quenehen and Aram Kebabdjian, performed by Edoardo Ballerini and produced by Bababam. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Connaissez-vous les abraxas ? Ces talismans en forme de boucliers oblongs, couverts d'images empruntées à la mythologie égyptienne, grecque ou romaine, et gravés de formules cabalistiques, de mots hébreux et de symboles magiques ? On pourrait croire ces étranges bijoux réservés aux mages des contes et légendes…Et pourtant, les humains en ont fabriqué depuis toujours ! La reine de France, la célèbre et très redoutée Catherine de Médicis, elle-même en avait un. Un fascinant talisman qui mêle art joaillier… et alchimie.La Voix des Bijoux est un podcast de L'École des Arts Joailliers, avec le soutien de Van Cleef & Arpels, qui vous dévoile les fascinantes histoires et les savoirs secrets que renferment les plus beaux bijoux.Avec la participation d'Inezita Gay-Eckel, historienne du bijou et professeure à L'École des Arts Joailliers.Écrit par Martin Quenehen et Aram Kebabdjian, interprété par Pierre François Garel et produit par Bababam. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

Apparently, self-driving cars don't know where they shouldn't park Self-driving cars are proving to be remarkably safe on the road and, so far, have demonstrated a better safety record than human drivers in many situations. However, like all technology, they still lack common sense. They may be able to navigate traffic, but they don't always understand where they can and more importantly, cannot park.   Over the past year and a half or so in Austin, Texas, Waymo's fleet of roughly 300 robotaxis has accumulated nearly $10,000 in parking tickets. While autonomous vehicles are doing well when it comes to following maps and traffic laws, they can become confused in situations that require human judgment. Reports indicate they sometimes struggle to follow directions from first responders, stop in places that block traffic, park in handicap spaces, or fail to recognize tow-away zones.   One notable incident in 2025 involved a Waymo vehicle that stopped on the side of a road in northern Austin while blocking an active railroad crossing. Police reportedly weren't sure how to move the vehicle, so they called a tow truck to remove it. There have also been reports of Waymo vehicles stopping in front of parking garage entrances and parking lot access points for no obvious reason, preventing other drivers from entering or exiting.   These issues will likely be resolved as the technology improves. Still, they highlight an important limitation. These robotaxis can process enormous amounts of data and make incredibly complex driving decisions, but it doesn't possess the instinctive common sense that people rely on everyday. For now, that's one area where humans still have an advantage over machines.   Why Interest Rates Could Stay Higher Than Many Expect One of the biggest debates in financial markets today is where interest rates are heading. While recessions can temporarily push yields lower, there are several long-term structural reasons why interest rates may remain elevated compared to what investors became accustomed to after the 2008 financial crisis.   The first and perhaps most important issue is the federal government's fiscal position. U.S. federal debt has climbed to roughly $40 trillion which is about 120% of GDP, a level that is historically very high outside of major wars or national emergencies. For much of the post-World War II period, debt-to-GDP remained well below current levels before accelerating sharply after the financial crisis and again during the pandemic.   Just as concerning is the federal deficit. The government continues to run annual deficits exceeding 5% of GDP, meaning debt is growing faster than the economy itself. As long as Washington continues borrowing at a pace that exceeds economic growth, the debt burden becomes increasingly difficult to stabilize. More Treasury issuance means investors must absorb a growing supply of government bonds, which can place upward pressure on yields unless demand keeps pace.   Another factor is the Federal Reserve's balance sheet. During the financial crisis and the pandemic, the Fed became one of the largest buyers of Treasury and mortgage-backed securities, helping suppress long-term interest rates through quantitative easing.   While the Fed has begun reducing its holdings, its balance sheet remains enormous by historical standards. Federal Reserve assets of about $6.7 trillion are currently equal to roughly 21% of U.S. GDP. Before the2008-09 financial crisis, the Fed's balance sheet averaged only about 6% of GDP, meaning it remains more than three times larger than its pre-crisis norm. Although assets have declined from the April 2022 peak of approximately $9 trillion, or roughly 35% of GDP, the balance sheet is still exceptionally large compared to history. Another comparison that is troubling is Fed holdings currently amount to about 26.5% of all assets held by U.S. commercial banks versus the norm of about 10% before the financial crisis.   Continuing to shrink the balance sheet would allow private markets to play a larger role in determining interest rates while reducing the Federal Reserve's extraordinary footprint in financial markets. A return toward more normal market functioning would likely mean less artificial downward pressure on long-term yields.   History also provides perspective on where Treasury yields could ultimately settle. Since 1958, the 10-year Treasury yield has averaged roughly 1.92 percentage points above inflation. That is simply a long-run average and there have been periods when the spread exceeded 5 percentage points and others when it turned negative, but it does give some guidance on a normalized level for the 10-year treasury.   When it comes to mortgage rates, they are closely tied to Treasury yields as well. Historically, the spread between the 30-year fixed mortgage rate and the 10-year Treasury yield has generally averaged about 1.5%to 2%, reflecting credit risk, servicing costs, and other factors. Post Covid, this spread did spike to over 3%, but that 1.5% to 2% range seems to be pretty consistent going back to 1990. If Treasury yields remain structurally higher because of persistent deficits, elevated debt levels, and a still-large Federal Reserve balance sheet, mortgage rates could also remain above the exceptionally low levels many homeowners became accustomed to.   None of this means rates cannot decline during economic slowdowns or recessions. They almost certainly will at times. But investors expecting a permanent return to near-zero interest rates may be overlooking the structural forces now shaping the bond market. High government debt, persistent fiscal deficits, continued Treasury issuance, and a Federal Reserve balance sheet that remains well above historical norms all suggest that the era of ultra-cheap money may prove to be the exception rather than the rule.   Should You Buy or Sell That Luxury Brand Stock? Luxury brand stocks that sell high-end handbags, jewelry, and other luxury goods have been in a bear market for the past couple of years. After aggressively raising prices during and immediately following the pandemic, it appears the buying frenzy for luxury products has faded.   There may be one bright spot beginning to emerge, particularly in the jewelry category. Richemont, the parent company of Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels, and Buccellati, reported a 24% year-over-year increase in jewelry sales in its most recent quarter. If you don't recognize those brands, don't worry, the important takeaway is that they sell some of the world's most expensive jewelry, and demand in that segment has remained surprisingly resilient.   Luxury giants, including Kering, the parent company of Gucci, as well as LVMH and Hermès have suffered steep declines over the past few years. LVMH has fallen from more than $900 per share to around $500, while Kering has dropped from over $900 to roughly $300 as Gucci's sales have struggled.   During the pandemic, some consumers even purchased luxury handbags with the expectation that they would appreciate in value. While a handful of extremely rare bags have done just that, those cases are the exception rather than the rule. If you're buying a luxury handbag, buy it because you genuinely enjoy it not because you expect it to become a profitable investment.   The same caution applies to the stocks. My view is that the surge in luxury spending during and immediately after COVID was fueled by an extraordinary amount of stimulus money and excess savings, creating an artificial spike in demand. As those conditions have faded, so has the appetite for expensive discretionary purchases.   While there may be periods of recovery, especially in categories like jewelry, I don't expect the luxury sector to return to the pandemic-era buying frenzy anytime soon. That makes me cautious on both the products themselves as investments and the stocks that depend on that level of consumer spending.   The Paramount deal just can't stay out of the news Next month will mark one year since Paramount began its pursuit of Warner Bros. What started as an unsolicited bid eventually turned into an agreement for Paramount to acquire Warner Bros. in an $81 billion deal. However, the transaction continues to face significant legal hurdles.   Several state attorneys general have raised antitrust concerns, forcing the deal into the court system. In the meantime, Paramount has agreed to pay a $650 million per quarter "ticking fee" if the deal is not completed by September 30. On top of that, the company's legal bill has already reached roughly $160 million, and the case hasn't even gone to trial yet.   The costs only increase from here. If the merger is ultimately blocked or isn't completed by June 2027, Paramount would owe Warner Bros. a staggering $7 billion breakup fee.   Paramount is pushing to begin the trial by November 4, but the attorneys general seeking to block the deal want to delay proceedings until next April. Paramount does have some leverage, as it has major operations and thousands of employees in states such as California, New York, and New Jersey. Even California Governor Gavin Newsom has encouraged the state's attorney general to find an out-of-court resolution.   For investors, this has been an extremely nerve-racking situation. Paramount shares are currently trading around $8, down roughly 41% year to date after starting the year near $13.40 per share. Every delay adds more uncertainty, more legal expenses, and more ticking fees.   There are also strong incentives for the companies involved to get the deal across the finish line. Warner Bros. CEO David Zaslav could reportedly receive compensation worth more than $800 million if the transaction is completed, giving him a significant financial incentive to see the merger succeed.   This will likely continue to test shareholders' patience. As the legal battle drags on, the legal bills and ticking fees continue to pile up. It makes me wonder: Is this deal really worth it for David Ellison and Paramount?   Should U.S. Car Makers Like Ford and General Motors Diversify Their Businesses? It's no secret that the auto industry is highly cyclical, with periods of strong demand followed by inevitable slowdowns. Right now, both Ford and General Motors are generating significant cash flow and posting solid earnings despite paying billions of dollars in tariff costs and writing off substantial losses from their electric vehicle investments. But the question investors should be asking is: when does the party end?   One concern is affordability. New vehicle prices continue to rise, making it increasingly difficult for many consumers, especially younger buyers, to purchase a car. At the same time, younger generations simply don't seem as excited about getting behind the wheel as previous generations were.   The numbers are striking. Today, only about 25% of 16-year-olds have a driver's license, roughly half the percentage from 1980, when about 50% were licensed. Even among 18-year-olds, only around 60% have a driver's license today, compared with roughly 80% nearly five decades ago. Ride-sharing services such as Uber and Lyft have made it easier for young adults to pay for transportation rather than own a vehicle themselves. I also can't help but wonder how that's changed the dating scene compared with past generations.   The auto industry has faced this type of challenge before. During the 1980s, both Ford and General Motors spent billions of dollars diversifying into financial services and defense businesses. Meanwhile, Toyota stayed focused on building reliable, high-quality vehicles that consumers wanted to buy. While Detroit was chasing diversification, Toyota was steadily gaining market share with better products.   I hope today's management teams remember that lesson. Auto manufacturing will always be cyclical, and no business grows every single year. The best long-term strategy may be to focus on building vehicles that customers genuinely want rather than chasing growth in unrelated industries.   That said, there are signs that history could be repeating itself. Ford recently announced Ford Energy, a grid-scale battery storage business, while General Motors continues expanding its military vehicle business and is working with Lockheed Martin on defense-related technologies. These ventures could prove successful, but investors should hope management doesn't lose sight of its core business.   History has shown that the companies producing the best vehicles over the long run are usually the ones that create the most value for shareholders.   A Weak Jobs Report, But There Were a Few Bright Spots There is no sugarcoating it, today's jobs report was weaker than expected and adds to the evidence that the labor market is continuing to cool. Total nonfarm payroll employment fell by 23,000 jobs in the month and May and June saw a combined negative revision of 103,000 jobs. May was revised from 129,000 to 66,000 and June was revised from 57,000 to 20,000.   Even though the report was softer than anticipated, the headline payroll number doesn't tell the entire story. A meaningful portion of the weakness came from government employment as it fell by 53,000 jobs in the month. Local government education jobs were particularly weak with a decline of 50,000 jobs as they can be volatile during the summer because of seasonal adjustments.   There also appear to be temporary distortions related to the FIFA World Cup, which likely shifted hiring patterns. Leisure and hospitality showed a decline of 40,000 jobs and retail trade declined by 19,000 jobs. Those factors don't erase the weakness, but they do suggest the private sector wasn't quite as soft as the headline number implies.   There were still several areas of strength in the report worth highlighting. Healthcare remained a key driver of payroll growth, adding 22,000 jobs. While that was below its 12-month average of 36,000, it continues to be one of the strongest and most consistent sources of job creation. Construction also posted a solid gain, with payrolls increasing by 22,000, suggesting that demand in the sector remains resilient despite elevated interest rates and ongoing affordability challenges.   The unemployment rate remained one of the stronger aspects of the report, falling to 4.1%. By historical standards, that still reflects a relatively healthy labor market. However, there is an important caveat. The labor force participation rate declined again, meaning fewer Americans were either working or actively looking for work.   The participation rate fell to 61.4%, its lowest level in more than five years and, excluding the Covid pandemic, the lowest reading in roughly 50 years. Likewise, the employment-to-population ratio slipped to 58.9%, its lowest level since May 2014. A declining participation rate can make the unemployment rate appear stronger than it actually is because people who stop looking for work are no longer counted as unemployed.   One positive development was wage inflation. Average hourly earnings continued to moderate, with annual wage growth slowing to roughly 3.2%. That's much closer to a pace consistent with the Federal Reserve's inflation target and suggests wage pressures are continuing to ease without collapsing. Slower wage growth should help reduce inflationary pressures while still allowing workers to see income gains.   The next few monthly reports will be important. If private-sector hiring continues to weaken and participation keeps falling, concerns about the broader economy will likely increase. But if today's weakness proves to be exaggerated by temporary factors, the labor market may still be on track for a gradual slowdown rather than a sharp deterioration.   Financial Planning: Understanding Net Unrealized Appreciation (NUA) Employees who have built up significant company stock inside their 401(k) may have a valuable tax planning opportunity called Net Unrealized Appreciation (NUA). NUA allows retirees to move company stock from their retirement plan into a brokerage account and receive long-term capital gains treatment on the stock's growth instead of paying higher ordinary income tax rates. The benefit of NUA can be significant for employees who purchased company stock at a low cost and saw it grow substantially over time. However, the decision involves a tradeoff: the stock's original cost basis becomes taxable as ordinary income in the year of distribution in exchange for the benefit of receiving long-term capital gains treatment on the appreciation when shares are eventually sold. If the cost basis is too large, the upfront tax liability may outweigh the potential tax savings, and keeping the stock inside a retirement account and paying ordinary income taxes on future withdrawals may be the better strategy. Companies: Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (Ticker: CMG)

“It was in Megara, a suburb of Carthage, in the gardens of Hamilcar…”This is the opening sentence of Salammbô, Flaubert's great historical novel, which has become a cult classic. Just like its heroine … the Carthaginian princess with dazzling finery and a tragic destiny.Salammbô was a profound source of inspiration to the artists of the Belle Époque and particularly, one of its avant-garde jewelers: the audacious René Lalique.But how did a jeweler dare to give substance to such a sensual, extravagant masterpiece?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 the participation of Charline Coupeau, doctor in art history, jewelry specialist, gemologist and researcher at L'ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts.Written by Martin Quenehen and Aram Kebabdjian, performed by Jean Ann Douglass and produced by Bababam. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“C'était à Mégara, faubourg de Carthage, dans les jardins d'Hamilcar…”. La première phrase de Salammbô, le grand roman historique de Flaubert, est devenue culte. Tout comme son héroïne… cette princesse carthaginoise aux parures éblouissantes et au destin tragique.Si bien que Salammbô a puissamment inspiré les artistes de la Belle Époque et l'un de ses joailliers d'avant-garde : l'audacieux René Lalique.Mais comment un joaillier a-t-il osé… et donné corps à ce chef d'œuvre sensuel et démesuré ?La Voix des Bijoux est un podcast de L'École des Arts Joailliers, avec le soutien de Van Cleef & Arpels, qui vous dévoile les fascinantes histoires et les savoirs secrets que renferment les plus beaux bijoux.Avec la participation de Charline Coupeau, Docteure en Histoire de l'Art, spécialiste du bijou ancien, gemmologue et chercheuse à L'École des Arts Joailliers.Écrit par Martin Quenehen et Aram Kebabdjian, interprété par Marina Hands de la Comédie Française et produit par Bababam. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

In Spanish, the word “lechuga” means lettuce. But it is also the nickname for a sacred object, a monstrance adorned with so many emeralds that it takes on the color of lettuce. These precious stones come from the famous mines of Colombia, known for centuries by the native populations. Even today, these mines are the source of some of the world's most beautiful emeralds. The monstrance, a masterpiece of goldsmithing and a symbol of the encounter between indigenous and European cultures, has survived time and history. Now a national treasure, it once almost disappeared forever. Without a doubt, it is truly miraculous that this remarkable object can thankfully be still admired today. 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 the participation of Marie-Laure Cassius-Duranton, gemologist and art historian at L'ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts, Written by Martin Quenehen and Aram Kebabdjian, performed by Edoardo Ballerini, and produced by Bababam. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

En espagnol, le mot « lechuga » signifie… Salade. Mais c'est aussi le surnom d'un objet sacré, un ostensoir orné de tant d'émeraudes qu'il prend la couleur d'une laitue. Ces pierres précieuses viennent des célèbres mines de Colombie, connues depuis des siècles par les populations indigènes, et qui offrent encore aujourd'hui quelques-unes des émeraudes les plus belles au monde. Cet ostensoir, chef-d'œuvre d'orfèvrerie et symbole de la rencontre entre cultures indigènes et européennes, a traversé le temps, l'histoire. Il est devenu un trésor national… Il a pourtant failli disparaître à tout jamais. Et c'est sans doute un petit miracle qu'on puisse encore aujourd'hui l'admirer. La Voix des Bijoux, un podcast de L'École des Arts Joailliers, avec le soutien de Van Cleef & Arpels, qui vous dévoile les fascinantes histoires et les savoirs secrets que renferment les plus beaux bijoux.Avec la participation de Marie-Laure Cassius-Duranton, gemmologue et historienne de l'art à l'Ecole des Arts Joailliers Écrit par Martin Quenehen et Aram Kebabdjian, interprété par Pierre-François Garel et produit par Bababam. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

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 became the favorite of the King of France! She left behind a legacy as a defender of writers and artists - from Voltaire to Fragonard - and also as an avid collector of jewelry.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 Inezita Gay-Eckel, Jewelry Historian and Lecturer at L'ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts and Léonard Pouy, Professor of Art History and Content and Transmission Manager at L'ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts.Written by Martin Quenehen and Aram Kebabdjian, performed by Edoardo Ballerini and produced by Bababam. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On pense souvent que les diamants étaient jadis l'apanage des rois et des reines, des trésors réservés aux têtes couronnées… Mais il est pourtant une autre catégorie de personnages qui s'en est paré et emparé - comme d'un trophée et même d'une arme pour se libérer… Les courtisanes !Au premier rang d'entre elles, il est une femme dont le destin romanesque fascine et qui fait même l'ouverture du Festival de Cannes : Jeanne du Barry.La Voix des Bijoux, un podcast de L'École des Arts Joailliers, avec le soutien de Van Cleef & Arpels, qui vous dévoile les fascinantes histoires et les savoirs secrets que renferment les plus beaux bijoux.Avec la participation d'Inezita Gay-Eckel, Historienne du bijou et professeure à L'École des Arts Joailliers et de Léonard Pouy, Docteur en histoire de l'art et Responsable Contenus et Transmission à L'École des Arts Joailliers.Écrit par Martin Quenehen et Aram Kebabdjian, interprété par Pierre-François Garel et produit par Bababam. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

Some jewels are like history books… The most beautiful and mysterious pieces have often belonged to famous figures, and the events they have witnessed are worthy of an adventure novel! This summer, Voice of Jewels invites you on a voyage through space and time, from ancient Carthage to Versailles and Bogota, to the Age of Enlightenment, as well as taking in the intrigues of the French court during the Renaissance! Rediscover stories of love and power, where jewels are synonymous with faith, bravery, and luck!Voice of Jewels is a podcast by L'ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts, with the support of Van Cleef & Arpels. Unveiling the stories and secrets behind History's most fascinating jewels.Written by Martin Quenehen and Aram Kebabdjian, performed by Edoardo Ballerini, and produced by Bababam. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Les bijoux sont comme des livres d'Histoire... Les plus beaux et les plus mystérieux d'entre eux ont en effet, bien souvent, appartenu à des personnages célèbres… Et les épisodes dont ils sont le miroir sont dignes des romans d'aventure ! Cet été, La Voix des Bijoux vous invite à un voyage à travers l'espace et le temps… De l'antique Carthage jusqu'à Versailles et Bogota, au Siècle des Lumières… en passant par les intrigues de la cour de France à la Renaissance. La Voix des Bijoux est un podcast de L'École des Arts Joailliers, avec le soutien de Van Cleef & Arpels, qui vous dévoile les fascinantes histoires et les savoirs secrets que renferment les plus beaux bijoux.Écrit par Martin Quenehen et Aram Kebabdjian, interprété par Pierre-François Garel et produit par Bababam. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

Pour a glass and hold onto your tiara: this episode drops us straight into the gilded world of Rare Champagne, the vintage-only prestige cuvée born at the court of Versailles. We sit down with Maud Rabin, Managing Director of Rare Champagne, inside the house's headquarters in Reims (in the Salon Marie-Antoinette itself) to unravel a story that runs from a queen's love of pineapple in 1785 to a bottle dressed by Van Cleef & Arpels two centuries later.Maud trades ten years in fashion for the world of Champagne, tracks down the very family who relaunched the brand, and reveals why Rare Champagne only exists in vintage years, why it took four decades to make just four rosés, and why the tiara on every bottle is glued by hand, one dot at a time, by a team of eight women in Reims.Expect royal history, Chardonnay obsession, and a glass of Rare 1988 paired with Comte. Tune in!▬▬

In Emerald City, the enchanted city in The Wizard of Oz, everyone wears glasses with green lenses. But did you know that this practice actually dates back to ancient times? To a Roman emperor in fact, and his passion for a precious green stone: the emerald. For centuries, the emerald was believed to have almost magical properties, including the ability to improve eyesight. Fascinated by this stone, Emperor Nero always carried one with him. According to legend, he even watched chariot races while looking through an emerald. And as surprising as this may seem, some believe that this was the very first pair of sunglasses! 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 the participation of Marie-Laure Cassius-Duranton, gemologist and art historian at L'ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts.Written by Martin Quenehen and Aram Kebabdjian, performed by Edoardo Ballerini, and produced by Bababam. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dans la Cité d'Émeraude, la ville enchantée du Magicien d'Oz, chaque personne doit porter des lunettes dont les verres sont de couleur verte. Mais saviez-vous que la chose remontait à l'Antiquité ? À un empereur romain et à sa passion pour une pierre précieuse : l'émeraude. Depuis des siècles, on prête à cette pierre des vertus presque magiques — notamment celle d'apaiser la vue. Fasciné par cette pierre, l'empereur Néron ne s'en séparait jamais. On raconte même qu'il assistait aux courses de chars en regardant à travers une émeraude. Et aussi étonnant que cela puisse paraître, certains y voient… La toute première paire de lunettes de soleil. La Voix des Bijoux est un podcast de L'École des Arts Joailliers avec le soutien de Van Cleef & Arpels, qui vous dévoile les fascinantes histoires et les savoirs secrets que renferment les plus beaux bijoux.Avec la participation de Marie-Laure Cassius-Duranton, gemmologue et historienne de l'art à l'Ecole des Arts Joailliers Écrit par Martin Quenehen et Aram Kebabdjian, interprété par Pierre-François Garel et produit par Bababam. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

Pearls have always been considered precious. Almost miraculous. According to more than one legend, they fell to Earth from the Moon! Others say that they are the fruit of thunder. Some say that they are the seed or even the tears of the gods…That is why the attempt to find the very first pearl is a fascinating quest, shrouded in mystery!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 Inezita Gay-Eckel, Jewelry Historian and Lecturer at L'ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts, and Léonard Pouy, Art Historian and Content and Transmission Manager at L'ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts.Written by Martin Quenehen and Aram Kebabdjian, performed by Edoardo Ballerini and produced by Bababam. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Les perles ont toujours été perçues comme précieuses, voire miraculeuses. Bien des légendes prétendent qu'elles ont un jour ruisselé… de la Lune. D'autres racontent qu'elles sont le fruit du tonnerre… Certaines y voient la semence ou même les larmes des dieux ! C'est bien pourquoi la recherche de la toute première perle est une quête fascinante, pleine de mystère !La Voix des Bijoux est un podcast de L'École des Arts Joailliers avec le soutien de Van Cleef & Arpels, qui vous dévoile les fascinantes histoires et les savoirs secrets que renferment les plus beaux bijoux.Avec la participation d'Inezita Gay-Eckel, Historienne du bijou et professeure à L'École des Arts Joailliers et de Léonard Pouy, Docteur en histoire de l'art et Responsable contenus et transmission à L'École des Arts Joailliers.Écrit par Martin Quenehen et Aram Kebabdjian, interprété par Pierre-François Garel et produit par Bababam. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

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, School of Jewelry Arts supported by Van Cleef & Arpels. Unveiling the stories and secrets behind History's most fascinating jewels.With Lætitia Gilles-Guéry, Gemologist and Lecturer at L'ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts.Written by Martin Quenehen and Aram Kebabdjian, performed by Edoardo Ballerini and produced by Bababam. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Le Hope, plus gros diamant bleu du monde, trône aujourd'hui dans une vitrine de la Smithsonian Institution… Il est désormais l'objet le plus visité au monde, juste après la Joconde ! Au terme de son Odyssée transatlantique, de Londres à Washington, en passant par New York et LA, on pourrait croire ses aventures désormais terminées… Mais cette gemme à la couleur envoûtante est comme un œil toujours ouvert, un cœur bleu, qui ne cesse de garder des secrets… et des mystères qui restent à élucider…La Voix des Bijoux est un podcast de L'École des Arts Joailliers, avec le soutien de Van Cleef & Arpels qui vous dévoile les fascinantes histoires et les savoirs secrets que renferment les plus beaux bijoux.Avec la participation de Lætitia Gilles-Guéry, Gemmologue et professeure à L'École des Arts Joailliers.Écrit par Martin Quenehen et Aram Kebabdjian, interprété par Pierre-François Garel et produit par Bababam. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

This is the penultimate chapter in the story of Cixi, Empress Dowager of the Qing dynasty, renowned for her enduring love of different types of jade. Even more precious than gold or diamonds, jade is considered the ultimate good luck charm. Over time, it has become a symbol associated with China's emperors and empresses. Steeped in legends and myths, jade is believed to bring wisdom to all those who wear it... and maybe even eternal life.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 Inezita Gay-Eckel, Jewelry Historian and Lecturer at L'ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts.Written by Martin Quenehen and Aram Kebabdjian, performed by Edoardo Ballerini and produced by Bababam. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ceci est l'avant-dernier chapitre de l'histoire de Cixi, impératrice douairière de Chine de la dynastie Qing, réputée pour son amour illimité du jade. Plus précieux encore que l'or ou le diamant, le jade est considéré en Chine comme la matière porte-bonheur par excellence, au point de devenir le symbole de tous les empereurs et impératrices chinois.Pierre chargée de légendes et de mythes, le jade offrirait la sagesse à celui qui le porte… et peut-être même la vie éternelle.La Voix des Bijoux est un podcast de L'École des Arts Joailliers avec le soutien de Van Cleef & Arpels, qui vous dévoile les fascinantes histoires et les savoirs secrets que renferment les plus beaux bijoux.Avec la participation d'Inezita Gay-Eckel, historienne du bijou et professeure à L'École des Arts Joailliers.Écrit par Martin Quenehen et Aram Kebabdjian, interprété par Pierre François Garel et produit par Bababam. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

Since the dawn of time, precious stones have been a source of wonder. Their beauty is such that secret virtues are sometimes attributed to them. Thus, the rarest gemstones have accompanied princes and princesses, adventurers and poets… Voice of Jewels adorns itself in green, blue, and a myriad of iridescent reflections, inviting you to rediscover the legends and histories of these precious gemstones. Voice of Jewels is a podcast by L'ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts, with the support of Van Cleef & Arpels. Unveiling the stories and secrets behind History's most fascinating jewels.Written by Martin Quenehen and Aram Kebabdjian, performed by Edoardo Ballerini, and produced by Bababam. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Depuis l'aube des temps, les pierres précieuses nous émerveillent. Leur beauté est telle qu'on leur prête même des vertus secrètes. Ainsi, les gemmes les plus rares accompagnent les princes et les princesses, les aventuriers et les poètes… Pour vous faire redécouvrir des légendes et des histoires de gemmes, La Voix des Bijoux, se pare de vert mais aussi de bleu et de mille reflets irisés. La Voix des Bijoux est un podcast de L'École des Arts Joailliers, avec le soutien de Van Cleef & Arpels, qui vous dévoile les fascinantes histoires et les savoirs secrets que renferment les plus beaux bijoux.Écrit par Martin Quenehen et Aram Kebabdjian, interprété par Pierre-François Garel et produit par Bababam. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

My name is peridot. I am a transparent green gemstone. I was discovered by chance in the center of Patagonia… But I arrived there after a long and perilous journey through stars and sky. While most peridot stones are born in the Earth's crust, my origin is rather different… I am extraterrestrial. The Voice of Jewels is a podcast by L'ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts, with the support of Van Cleef & Arpels. With the participation of Laetitia Gilles Guery, gemologist and professor at L'ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts. Written by Martin Quenehen and Aram Kebabdjian, performed by Edoardo Ballerini, and produced by Bababam. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mon nom est péridot, je suis une gemme verte et transparente. J'ai été découverte par hasard au milieu de la Patagonie. Mais je ne suis arrivée ici qu'après un long et périlleux voyage à travers les astres et le ciel. Si la plupart de mes congénères sont nés dans la croûte terrestre, mon origine à moi est bien différente… elle est extra-terrestre. La Voix des Bijoux est un podcast de L'École des Arts Joailliers, avec le soutien de Van Cleef & Arpels. Avec la participation de Laetitia Gilles Guery, Gemmologue et Professeur à L'École des Arts Joailliers. Écrit par Martin Quenehen et Aram Kebabdjian, interprété par Pierre-François Garel et produit par Bababam. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

What am I? A mineral? A plant? Or... an animal? I am called Corallium rubrum, Precious Red Coral, and I have sparked many lively debates in my time! Not only was my classification difficult to determine but to find me, curiosity is required... I am hard to find! One has to dive deep into the depths. The Voice of Jewels is a podcast by L'ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts, with the support of Van Cleef & Arpels. With the participation of Ann Lee, gemologist and professor at L'ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts. Written by Martin Quenehen and Aram Kebabdjian, performed by Edoardo Ballerini, and produced by Bababam. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Que suis-je ? Un minéral ? Un végétal ? Ou... un animal ? On me nomme Corallium rubrum, le Corail rouge précieux… Et ma nature a suscité bien des controverses ! Mais il n'y a pas que pour déterminer ma nature qu'il faut faire preuve de curiosité…Il faut d'abord me trouver ! Et pour ça, il faut plonger dans​​​​​​ les profondeurs. La Voix des Bijoux est un podcast de L'École des Arts Joailliers, avec le soutien de Van Cleef & Arpels. Avec la participation d'Ann Lee, Gemmologue et Professeur à L'École des Arts Joailliers à Hong Kong. Écrit par Martin Quenehen et Aram Kebabdjian, interprété par Pierre-François Garel et produit par Bababam. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

Lapis-lazuli…The blue stone… Pliny the Elder described me as “a fragment of the starry firmament.” My color—ultramarine, a deep blue flecked with gold—has led many to believe that I am the gem of the gods. I have traveled practically all around the world and have even given rise to one of the oldest trade routes… The Voice of Jewels is a podcast by L'ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts, with the support of Van Cleef & Arpels. With the participation of Laetitia Gilles Guery, gemologist and professor at L'ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts. Written by Martin Quenehen and Aram Kebabdjian, performed by Edoardo Ballerini, and produced by Bababam. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lapis-lazuli… Pierre bleue… Pline l'Ancien me décrit comme “un fragment du firmament étoilé”. Ma couleur – un bleu outremer incrusté d'éclats dorés – a laissé penser que j'étais la gemme des dieux. J'ai voyagé à peu près partout dans le monde et même donné naissance à l'une des plus vieilles routes commerciales au monde… La Voix des Bijoux est un podcast de L'École des Arts Joailliers, avec le soutien de Van Cleef & Arpels. Avec la participation de Laetitia Gilles Guery, Gemmologue et Professeur à L'École des Arts Joailliers. Écrit par Martin Quenehen et Aram Kebabdjian, interprété par Pierre-François Garel et produit par Bababam. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

I am the Cullinan Diamond, and I come from far away. Very far away, in fact. From the farthest reaches of the Universe and the depths of the Earth. Let me tell you about my remarkable journey… The Voice of Jewels is a podcast by L'ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts, with the support of Van Cleef & Arpels. With the participation of Laetitia Gilles Guery, gemologist and professor at L'ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts. Written by Martin Quenehen and Aram Kebabdjian, performed by Edoardo Ballerini, and produced by Bababam. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Je suis le diamant Cullinan et je viens de loin. De très loin, même. Depuis les confins de l'Univers, jusqu'aux profondeurs de la Terre. Laissez-moi vous raconter mon voyage extraordinaire. La Voix des Bijoux est un podcast de L'École des Arts Joailliers, avec le soutien de Van Cleef & Arpels. Avec la participation de Laetitia GILLES GUERY, Gemmologue et Professeur à L'École des Arts Joailliers. Écrit par Martin Quenehen et Aram Kebabdjian, interprété par Pierre-François Garel et produit par Bababam. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

One might think that gemstones, natural treasures adorning jewelry and ornaments, are static and immutable. But the reality is rather different and their history is one of constant movement. In this season, be prepared to traverse the layers of the Earth with the diamond, to wander Oriental trade routes in search of lapis lazuli, to explore the seas on the hunt for precious coral, and to discover a strange peridot ... fallen from the sky. The Voice of Jewels is a podcast by L'ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts, with the support of Van Cleef & Arpels. With the participation of Laetitia Gilles Guery, and Ann Lee, gemologists and professors at L'ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts. Written by Martin Quenehen and Aram Kebabdjian, performed by Edoardo Ballerini, and produced by Bababam. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On pourrait croire que les gemmes, ces trésors naturels qui parent bijoux et ornements, sont statiques et immuables. Mais la réalité est tout autre et leur histoire est celle d'un mouvement constant. Dans cette saison, vous traverserez les strates de la Terre avec le diamant, vous sillonnerez les routes de l'Orient en quête du lapis-lazuli, vous fendrez les mers à la recherche du précieux corail, et découvrirez même un étrange péridot… tombé du ciel. La Voix des Bijoux est un podcast de L'École des Arts Joailliers, avec le soutien de Van Cleef & Arpels. Avec la participation de Laetitia GILLES GUERY et Ann LEE, Gemmologues et Professeurs à L'École des Arts Joailliers. Écrit par Martin Quenehen et Aram Kebabdjian, interprété par Pierre-François Garel et produit par Bababam. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

"Dance Talk” ® with Joanne Carey and special guest Serge LaurentJoin host Joanne Carey as she interviews returning guest, Serge Laurent, director of the Van Cleef & Arpels Dance and Culture Program: Dance Reflections. Together they explore the rich history and innovative future of dance and its intersection with visual arts, heritage, and contemporary creation. Discover how global festivals, curatorial strategies, and the universal language of dance foster cultural exchange and artistic evolution. Listen in to the history of the dance relationship between Van Cleef & Arpels and George Balanchine and the iconic ballet - Jewels.Serge is here in NYC for the Dance Reflections Festival running from Feb 19 - Mar 21, 2026. Check out their website below to get tickets and attend the remaining performances- you won't want to miss it!Serge Laurent was educated in Art History and Archeology at Ecole du Louvre, Paris, France. Monsieur Laurent spent twenty years at the Fondation Cartier pour l'Art Contemporain as well as the Centre Pompidou in Paris. Since 2019, Serge Laurent has been in charge of the Dance and Culture Program at Van Cleef & Arpels.Follow on Instagram @vancleefarpelsFind out more about Dance Reflections⁠⁠https://www.dancereflections-vancleefarpels.com/en/missionNYC Dance Reflections Ticketshttps://www.dancereflections-vancleefarpels.com/en/festival-new-york-1“Dance Talk” ® with Joanne Carey "Where the Dance World Connects, the Conversations Inspire, and Where We Are Keeping Them Real."⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://dancetalkwithjoannecarey.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Please leave us a Review.Please help support the podcast:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://gofund.me/e561b42ac⁠⁠⁠⁠

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 bracelet, watch, or a necklace... Some people prefer to embrace tradition, others like to rock the boat… Just like American rapper A$AP Rocky when he proposed to girlfriend and pop icon, Rihanna…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, Professor of Art History and Content and Transmission Manager at L'ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts.Written by Martin Quenehen and Aram Kebabdjian, performed by Edoardo Ballerini and produced by Bababam. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Vous êtes-vous déjà demandé pourquoi les amoureux mettent un genou à terre et offrent un bijou pour faire leur demande en mariage ? Certains d'entre eux, bien sûr, respectent les traditions, les embrassent... Mais d'autres préfèrent au contraire surprendre et choquer ! Surtout quand ils sont rappeurs… Comme le chanteur A$AP Rocky quand il a décidé de faire sa demande à la star mondiale de la pop : Rihanna…La Voix des Bijoux, un podcast de L'École des Arts Joailliers, avec le soutien de Van Cleef & Arpels qui vous dévoile les fascinantes histoires et les savoirs secrets que renferment les plus beaux bijoux.Avec la participation de Léonard Pouy, Docteur en Histoire de l'Art et Responsable Contenus et Transmission à L'École des Arts Joailliers.Écrit par Martin Quenehen et Aram Kebabdjian, interprété par Pierre-François Garel et produit par Bababam. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

Richard Burton, one of Hollywood's most sought-after actors, decided to give his beloved an extraordinary piece of jewelry... For Richard's heart belonged to a star. An immense, internationally renowned star by the name of Elizabeth Taylor.And his gift is unlike any other... It's a royal pearl, once worn by the queens of England and Spain: La Peregrina.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 Inezita Gay-Eckel, Jewelry Historian and Lecturer at L'ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts, and Léonard Pouy, Art Historian and Content and Transmission Manager at L'ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts.Written by Martin Quenehen and Aram Kebabdjian, performed by Edoardo Ballerini and produced by Bababam. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Richard Burton, l'une des figures les plus éclatantes d'Hollywood, se mit en tête d'offrir à sa bien-aimée un bijou extraordinaire… Car, la femme dont Richard est amoureux est une star. Une star immense. Planétaire : Il s'agit d'Elizabeth Taylor. Et ce cadeau n'est pas comme les autres… Il s'agit d'une perle royale, jadis portée par les reines d'Angleterre et d'Espagne : la Pérégrine.La Voix des Bijoux est un podcast de L'École des Arts Joailliers avec le soutien de Van Cleef & Arpels, qui vous dévoile les fascinantes histoires et les savoirs secrets que renferment les plus beaux bijoux.Avec la participation d'Inezita Gay-Eckel, Historienne du bijou et professeure à L'École des Arts Joailliers et de Léonard Pouy, Docteur en histoire de l'art et Responsable contenus et transmission à L'École des Arts Joailliers.Écrit par Martin Quenehen et Aram Kebabdjian, interprété par Pierre-François Garel et produit par Bababam. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

Can a piece of jewelry save a life? Or guarantee eternity? Napoleon Bonaparte believed this to be the case. His military campaigns around the world had already introduced him to the supernatural power of jewelry... But it was after escaping death a first time that his faith in the power of jewelry was properly set. So much so that he imagined a strange talisman, a lucky charm and symbol of his love, sculpted in the shape of… a scarab beetle!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 Inezita Gay-Eckel, Jewelry Historian and Lecturer at L'ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts.Written by Martin Quenehen and Aram Kebabdjian, performed by Edoardo Ballerini and produced by Bababam. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Un bijou peut-il sauver une vie ? Et même… offrir la vie éternelle ? Napoléon 1er, lui, y croyait.Ses expéditions à travers le monde lui avaient jadis fait toucher du doigt le pouvoir surnaturel des bijoux… Mais c'est après avoir réchappé à la mort que sa certitude s'est forgée. Si bien qu'il a imaginé un étrange talisman, un porte-bonheur et gage d'amour… en forme de scarabée !La Voix des Bijoux est un podcast de L'École des Arts Joailliers avec le soutien de Van Cleef & Arpels, qui vous dévoile les fascinantes histoires et les savoirs secrets que renferment les plus beaux bijoux.Avec la participation d'Inezita Gay-Eckel, historienne du bijou et professeure à L'École des Arts Joailliers.Écrit par Martin Quenehen et Aram Kebabdjian, interprété par Pierre François Garel et produit par Bababam. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

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 - which would be sublimated... in the famous Poems to Lou, a monument of French literature. This is the story... of a "war jewel"... and of love.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 Inezita Gay-Eckel, Jewelry Historian and Lecturer at L'ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts andLéonard Pouy, Professor of Art History and Content and Transmission Manager at L'ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts.Written by Martin Quenehen and Aram Kebabdjian, performed by Edoardo Ballerini and produced by Bababam. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Saviez-vous que dans les tranchées de la Première Guerre mondiale, les soldats fabriquaient… des bijoux ? Dans le fracas et l'horreur de la guerre aussi l'amour existe ! Mais comment une simple bague d'aluminium, façonnée en pleine tourmente à partir d'un obus allemand, s'est-elle retrouvée… au cœur de l'une des plus grandes histoires d'amour de la littérature ? L'amour fou de Guillaume Apollinaire pour la belle et rebelle Lou…Voici l'histoire d'un anneau rudimentaire, qui finira serti d'or... L'histoire d'une passion tragique - celle d'un poète blessé - qui finira sublimée… dans les fameux Poèmes à Lou, un monument des lettres françaises. C'est l'histoire… d'un “bijou de guerre”... et d'amour.La Voix des Bijoux, un podcast de L'École des Arts Joailliers, avec le soutien de Van Cleef & Arpels qui vous dévoile les fascinantes histoires et les savoirs secrets que renferment les plus beaux bijoux.Avec la participation d'Inezita Gay-Eckel, Historienne du bijou et professeure à L'École des Arts Joailliers et de Léonard Pouy, Docteur en histoire de l'art et Responsable Contenus et Transmission à L'École des Arts Joailliers.Écrit par Martin Quenehen et Aram Kebabdjian, interprété par PPierre-François Garel et produit par Bababam. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

Every love story is unique. Some are secrets, others famous. Some are fairy tales, while others have a more tragic ending… Rare and elusive loves, sealed in incredible jewels. In this season of love, Voice of Jewels invites you to rediscover unforgettable romances symbolized by: a steel ring, a talisman shrouded in mystery, a wandering pearl… and even famous grillz! Voice of Jewels is a podcast by L'ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts, with the support of Van Cleef & Arpels. Unveiling the stories and secrets behind History's most fascinating jewels.Written by Martin Quenehen and Aram Kebabdjian, performed by Edoardo Ballerini, and produced by Bababam. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chaque histoire d'amour est unique. Certaines sont secrètes, d'autres célèbres. Certaines sont des idylles, quand d'autres ont, parfois, des accents plus tragiques... Des amours rares, insaisissables, scellés dans des joyaux inouïs. En cette saison de l'amour, La Voix des Bijoux vous invite à redécouvrir des romances inoubliables symbolisées par un anneau d'acier, un talisman chargé de mystère, une perle vagabonde… Et même les grillz de Rihanna !La Voix des Bijoux est un podcast de L'École des Arts Joailliers, avec le soutien de Van Cleef & Arpels, qui vous dévoile les fascinantes histoires et les savoirs secrets que renferment les plus beaux bijoux.Écrit par Martin Quenehen et Aram Kebabdjian, interprété par Pierre-François Garel et produit par Bababam. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

Dans ce format court de L'Entreprise de demain, Alain Bernard répond aux questions signature du podcast autour du leadership, de la posture managériale et de la manière d'exercer des responsabilités dans des environnements multiculturels.Alain Bernard est dirigeant international dans l'univers du luxe. Il a exercé des responsabilités de direction générale chez Van Cleef & Arpels au Japon puis aux États-Unis, a été CEO de Richemont Amérique du Nord, et aujourd'hui board member au sein de la maison de joaillerie Messika, directement impliqué dans le pilotage stratégique de la marque.À travers ses réponses, Alain revient sur ce qui a structuré son parcours manager au fil de plus de vingt-cinq années de management à l'international. Il évoque les expériences qui ont le plus influencé sa posture de dirigeant, les décisions qui l'ont fait évoluer, et la manière dont il articule exigence, responsabilité et confiance dans des contextes culturels très différents.L'épisode aborde également la question du métier de manager et de ce qui fait, selon lui, la solidité d'une pratique managériale dans la durée. Alain Bernard partage les repères qu'il juge essentiels pour exercer un leadership clair, adapté aux réalités locales, tout en restant aligné avec une identité et une vision portées au niveau du comité de direction.Ce bonus apporte des éléments concrets aux managers qui s'interrogent sur leur pratique de leadership, leur impact managérial et leur capacité à exercer leur rôle dans des organisations multiculturelles, sous contrainte de performance et de transformation du management.⏱️ Format court – épisode bonus.

Dans cet épisode de L'Entreprise de demain, il est question de leadership exercé sur vingt-cinq ans entre trois cultures, où l'exigence absolue sur l'identité de marque se conjugue avec humilité managériale.J'ai le plaisir et l'honneur de recevoir aujourd'hui Alain Bernard, dirigeant international dans l'univers du luxe. Il a dirigé Van Cleef & Arpels au Japon puis aux États-Unis, pris la tête de Richemont Amérique du Nord, et est aujourd'hui, entre autres, Board Member de Messika. Son parcours manager est celui d'un ingénieur devenu manager-coach, capable d'articuler vision créative et rigueur opérationnelle dans des environnements multiculturels exigeants.L'échange révèle une posture managériale singulière, construite sur une conviction forte : dans le luxe comme ailleurs, "les choses vraiment importantes, il n'y en a pas beaucoup". Alain décrit comment cette capacité de discernement, savoir distinguer l'essentiel dans le bombardement quotidien d'informations et de sollicitations, structure toute sa pratique managériale. Il explique pourquoi le luxe, c'est "dire non à 99% des opportunités" pour rester obsessionnellement clair sur l'identité de sa marque.Une large partie de l'épisode est consacrée à ce qu'Alain appelle l'équilibre "cerveau gauche, cerveau droit" : comment un profil analytique et structuré développe une sensibilité humaine, produit et créative pour manager efficacement dans un univers où cohabitent artisans, créatifs et industriels. Il raconte l'anecdote du séminaire stratégique chez Van Cleef où le consultant a été renvoyé au bout d'un jour : "le vrai exercice, c'est de savoir qui on est vraiment. Si on est très clair sur cette identité, il n'y a même plus besoin de parler stratégie."L'épisode aborde également la transformation progressive d'Alain vers une posture de manager-coach, où la transmission prend le pas sur le contrôle. Il décrit comment il s'est mis volontairement en retrait sur des sujets qu'il maîtrise moins (retail, produit, marketing), pour se concentrer sur ce qu'il sait faire : aider les gens à grandir, à prendre du recul, à discerner. Il partage son ambition pour les dix prochaines années : être comme quelqu'un qui a aidé 2-3 personnes à grandir, avec qui "on s'est bien marrés à travailler ensemble". Cette approche reflète un impact managérial centré sur l'engagement des collaborateurs et leur développement.L'échange traverse également les différences culturelles France-Japon-États-Unis, non comme un catalogue de stéréotypes, mais comme un terrain d'apprentissage sur l'adaptation de posture, la gestion de la performance et les rapports au collectif. Alain Bernard décrit comment chaque culture l'a transformé : le Japon lui a appris la patience et le temps long, les États-Unis l'ont poussé à assumer son ambition et sa clarté de vision. Ces années ont façonné sa transformation du management, passant d'une posture de contrôle à un leadership "d'accompagnement".Cet épisode apporte des repères concrets et profondément humains aux managers qui cherchent à construire une pratique de leadership durable, fondée sur le discernement, l'identité claire et la transmission. Alain Bernard incarne une approche managériale rare : faire les choses très sérieusement sans jamais se prendre au sérieux, et considérer le monde professionnel comme "une grande scène de théâtre" où l'on joue sa partition du mieux possible, avant d'en ressortir.S'inscrire à la newsletter gratuite Le Cercle des Leaders de demain :

We're back with our first proper episode of 2026, and this one has it all! Felix debriefs on his trip to Hong Kong, where he got a sneak peek of Van Cleef & Arpels' impressive Poetry of Time exhibition, followed by a chat about the latest and greatest watch releases from LVMH Watch Week. Then it's time for our chat with the charming Robin Tallendier, co-founder of Atelier Wen, from when Felix caught up with him at Dubai Watch Week. VC&A poetry of Time in Hong Kong (1:06) Former VC&A CEO Nicolas Bos on OT (1:47) LVMH Watch Week latest releases (5:40) Robin Tallendier Interview (17:00) Atelier Wen Atelier Wen on Instagram   Show Notes: https://www.otpodcast.com.au/show-notes OT: Discord - https://discord.com/invite/X3Vvc9z7aV How to follow us: https://www.instagram.com/ot.podcast https://www.facebook.com/otpodcastau https://instagram.com/andygreenlive https://instagram.com/fkscholz Send us an email: otthepodcast@gmail.com If you liked our podcast, please remember to like/share and subscribe.

A new week means new questions! Hope you have fun with these!The Oscars are presented by which professional honorary organization Headquartered in Beverly Hills, California?The French company Van Cleef & Arpels is a business mainly specializing in what?A quay is a structure primarily built on or along what kind of geographical feature?The first successful tornado warning in history occurred in 1948 at Tinker Air Field Air Force Base near what city?Till We Have Faces, The Great Divorce, and The Screwtape Letters are lesser-known novels by which author?In video and tabletop games, what does "NPC" stand for?Biellmann Spin, Lutz, and Crossover are all terms used in which sport?In a computer or video gaming system, what does the acronym GPU stand for?H2O2 is the chemical structure for what common product?In Greek myth, which monster was beheaded by the hero Perseus?Before decimalisation in the UK, how many pence made a shilling?The German state that existed from 1701 to 1918 was known as the Kingdom of what?Chad Kroeger and his Canadian chums enjoy this slightly sweet dark rye bread from Germany.In military tech, falconets, culverins, and carronades were all types of what?On The Office, what are the awards called that Michael hands out to his employees?MusicHot Swing, Fast Talkin, Bass Walker, Dances and Dames, Ambush by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Don't forget to follow us on social media:Patreon – patreon.com/quizbang – Please consider supporting us on Patreon. Check out our fun extras for patrons and help us keep this podcast going. We appreciate any level of support!Website – quizbangpod.com Check out our website, it will have all the links for social media that you need and while you're there, why not go to the contact us page and submit a question!Facebook – @quizbangpodcast – we post episode links and silly lego pictures to go with our trivia questions. Enjoy the silly picture and give your best guess, we will respond to your answer the next day to give everyone a chance to guess.Instagram – Quiz Quiz Bang Bang (quizquizbangbang), we post silly lego pictures to go with our trivia questions. Enjoy the silly picture and give your best guess, we will respond to your answer the next day to give everyone a chance to guess.Twitter – @quizbangpod We want to start a fun community for our fellow trivia lovers. If you hear/think of a fun or challenging trivia question, post it to our twitter feed and we will repost it so everyone can take a stab it. Come for the trivia – stay for the trivia.Ko-Fi – ko-fi.com/quizbangpod – Keep that sweet caffeine running through our body with a Ko-Fi, power us through a late night of fact checking and editing!

[Winter tales]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 stories and secrets behind History's most fascinating jewels.With Paul Paradis, Art Historian and Lecturer at L'ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts.Written by Martin Quenehen and Aram Kebabdjian, performed by Edoardo Ballerini and produced by Bababam. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

[Winter tales]From museums to exhibit spaces, one cannot stop marveling at this artist's work. 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 during 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 L'ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts supported by Van Cleef & Arpels. Unveiling the stories and secrets behind History's most fascinating jewels.With Olivia Brush, artist, Daniel Brush's wife, life and work partner for more than 50 years.Written by Martin Quenehen and Aram Kebabdjian, performed by Edoardo Ballerini and produced by Bababam. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Openwork, we dig into the long-awaited reduction of U.S. tariffs on Swiss watches, which finally dropped from 39% to 15% after weeks of confusion and delay. We explain what actually changed, why the rollout took more than a month after the initial agreement, and how the U.S. customs system ultimately flipped the switch. While the lower rate is meaningful relief for the industry, we also talk through the real-world complications around retroactivity, post-summary corrections, and why many shipments were still hit with the higher rate during the transition period. From there, we zoom out to look at what the latest export data is telling us about the health of the watch market in 2025. Swiss watch exports to the U.S. have fallen sharply, contributing to one of the toughest post-COVID years for the industry despite strength at the very high end. We discuss how tariffs, currency swings, delayed shipments, and tighter payment terms create knock-on effects that ripple through brands, suppliers, and retailers long before they show up clearly in headline numbers. We also cover a few developments that stood out to us, including LVMH's growing momentum in fine watchmaking and its increasingly visible role in the independent space, as well as the surprising strength of jewelry-focused brands like Van Cleef & Arpels in the secondary market. Finally, we close with a hands-on discussion of the new Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean, looking at where it succeeds, where it falls short, and what it says about Omega's broader strategy as it continues to define itself against Rolex. Hosted by Asher Rapkin and Gabe Reilly, co-founders of Collective Horology, Openwork goes inside the watch industry. You can find us online at collectivehorology.com. To get in touch with suggestions, feedback or questions, email podcast@collectivehorology.com.