Voice of Jewels
L'ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts
Click here to subscribe.Jewels are everywhere. We admire them in the windows of master jewelers, and in the collections of the world's greatest museums.Young lovers, movie stars, and heads of state each have their treasures: objects of desire, fascinating ornaments, or symbols of power. But every piece of jewelry also holds its secrets. Secrets of fabrication… but also… relationships. Stories of love and separation. Myth and curses. Moments of glory or downfalls. The height of an empire or civilization, the spark of a revolution.Founded in 2012 with the support of Van Cleef & Arpels, L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts has the mission to share jewelry culture with the widest possible audience. Discover Voice of Jewels, unveil the stories and secrets behind History’s most fascinating jewels.A podcast by L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts, also available in French as "La Voix des Bijoux."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.
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May 2, 2024 • 10min
S04E02 - Jewels & Comics⏐Corto Maltese’s Gold Earring
In comics, jewels are often at the core of the plot. But they also may be the hero’s attribute like in the adventures of Corto Maltese, the famous romantic pirate born out of the imagination of Italian author Hugo Pratt in 1967. What turned Corto Maltese into an icon is precisely the jewel he always wears on his left ear : a gold hoop earring.Voice of Jewels, a podcast from L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts supported by Van Cleef & Arpels. Unveiling the stories and secrets behind History’s most fascinating jewels.With 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.References :Corto Maltese - Vol.1 - La ballade de la mer saléeHugo Pratt - Casterman - 1975 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 25, 2024 • 10min
S04E01 - Jewels & Comics⏐One Piece, on a quest to pirate treasures
Eiichiro Oda’s manga One Piece is one of the most popular manga in the history of comics.In typical shonen fashion - a shonen is a tale of adventure and initiation – One Piece tells the story of a young hero on a quest for nothing less than… a treasure!Voice of Jewels, a podcast from L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts supported by Van Cleef & Arpels. Unveiling the stories and secrets behind History’s most fascinating jewels.With Léonard Pouy, Art Historian and Content and Transmission Manager at L'ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts.Written by Martin Quenehen and Aram Kebabdjian, performed by Edoardo Ballerini and produced by Bababam.References :One Piece - Vol.1 - Romance DawnEiichiro Oda - Shūeisha - 1997 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 11, 2024 • 42sec
Discover Iconic Jewels of Comic Books
Anything can happen in comic books. You can own beautiful jewels, steal them or even find magical precious objects capable of changing destiny! Indeed, jewels and comic books share a common history filled with adventures and beauty.Voice of Jewels' new season explores the world of manga and comics of all kinds. Let us take you on an adventure filled with pirate’s treasures, gems with supernatural powers and sophisticated robberies…A podcast from L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts supported by Van Cleef & Arpels. Unveiling the stories and secrets behind History’s most fascinating jewels.With 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.
Mar 28, 2024 • 16min
S03E04 - Gold's Amazing Saga⏐The Man with a Midas touch
Painter and sculptor Daniel Brush, likened to an alchemist, discusses his intricate gold creations and childhood dream dome. Explore his transformative encounter with an ancient gold bowl, craftsmanship, and passion for gold, and his immersive exploration of a luminescent granulation technique. Witness the masterful creation and unveiling of a timeless artwork.
Mar 21, 2024 • 13min
S03E03 - Gold's Amazing Saga ⏐The Pre-Columbian Claw Necklace
Many legends have been told about the gold of Pre-Columbian civilisations of the Americas. Imagine… Finding gold deep in the middle of the jungle is a dream that has long tantalized the Western world. The peoples of South America did leave traces and genuine treasures behind them…Among these wonders, there is an odd, striking piece which looks as sublime as it is frightening: the Zenù people’s golden claw necklace.Voice of Jewels, a podcast from L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts supported by Van 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 andPaul 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.
Mar 14, 2024 • 10min
S03E02 - Gold's Amazing Saga⏐The Rao Golden Pectoral
If I told you there is an African country whose soil harbors a mineral with amazing powers that is used for making stunning, magical objects!Well, this country does exist and is no imaginary land. And the fascinating metal that was extracted from it was none other than gold.It’s the gold that jewels and holy objects were made out of. The same gold that was used to design this otherworldly jewel called the Rao pectoral.Voice of Jewels, a podcast from L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts supported by 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 andPaul 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.
Mar 7, 2024 • 12min
S03E01 - Gold's Amazing Saga⏐The River-God’s Etruscan Pendant
The history of gold is quite a saga. Some of its chapters have been written by surprising collectors, showcasing masterpieces fashioned by master goldsmiths throughout its history.The fascinating “River-God pendant” is one of those masterpieces. This piece of jewelry was designed by Etruscan goldsmiths during ancient times. It astonished and even changed the life of a legendary collector.Voice of Jewels, a podcast from L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts supported by Van Cleef & Arpels. Unveiling 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 andPaul 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.
Feb 29, 2024 • 56sec
Discover the Gold’s Amazing Saga
Gold is the flesh of the gods. The Sun’s sweat. A King's power.Throughout the centuries, this precious metal has been at the root of bold actions and it has never ceased to inspire stunning pieces…From ancient Italy to New York, from medieval Senegal to Colombia, the history of gold is quite a saga… showcasing masterpieces fashioned by master goldsmiths all though time.Discover Gold’s intriguing epic, the latest season of Voice of Jewels. A podcast from L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts supported by Van Cleef and 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 andPaul 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.
Feb 15, 2024 • 14min
S02E04 - The Blue Diamond⏐The Final Mysteries of the Great Blue Diamond
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.
Feb 1, 2024 • 12min
S02E03 - The Blue Diamond⏐The Captivating Hope Diamond
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.
