A thousand facets sits with award winning artist Karin Jacobson and they talk about her education, her beginnings as an apprentice of a jeweler in Minnesota and how she develop her brand! Hope you enjoy this fun conversation! About: I began my jewelry journey in 2000 with the launch of my flagship collection at the world-renowned Walker Art Center. Within two years, I was selected as the Grand Winner of the prestigious AJDC New Talent Competition, which helped establish my jewelry as a...

A thousand facets sits with Baiyang Qiu and they talk about her education as an industrial designer before she was accepted to SCAD. How a dandelion was a catalyst to her voice and her journey to be the incredible artist she is now! This conversation is truly delightful! About: “Inspired by nature and its beautiful forms, I use extremely fine gauge wire of high karat gold and platinum to bring my designs to life. Whether it be a tiny raindrop gliding down a leaf or a butterfly emerging...

A thousand facets sits with Emily Thatcher and they spoke about her love for making things, her fascination with microbiology and of course, this turned into a history podcast because why not?! Hope you enjoyed this conversation! Artists Statement My voluminous settings, in which I seat the stone, give space to admire their many aspects. The placement of the stone in the setting parallels the microscopic structures that are so fascinating to me. The interplay of light & shadow is another...

A thousand facets sits with Chris Boland and they talked about his love for minerals, geology and the true meaning of his inspirations. We question what it is to be responsible in the jewelry business and what is the right music to listen while you work! Spoiler alert, we disagree! About Chris Boland My fascination of inorganic structure is used to inform my bespoke jewellery pieces. Strong, bold shapes stress the unique qualities of the inclusions of the gemstones. I draw inspiration from...

A thousand facets sits with the charismatic Allana Lalot and they talk about how she started in the world of sales in the jewelry industry! She had a passion for music and without knowing, she'll be wrapped in the jewelry world! Hope you can join us for this funny, insightful and educational conversation. About Allana: Allana left Australia at 21 in pursuit of a career in the music industry, which landed her in Vancouver, Canada which has been home for the past 17 years. She has worked in...

A thousand facets sits with Rachel Jones, they talk about her beginnings in the jewelry world, her inspirations and how she found her voice! We discuss her research on creating the ombre alloys that she is getting known for! Hope you enjoy this wonderful conversation! ABOUT RACHEL Rachel’s handcrafted jewellery brings together colourful gemstones and gold that shifts in light that mesmerize.  Brimming with colour, each piece is a one of a kind treasure, that’s brings the joy of colour...

A thousand facets sits with Cristina Villegas from Moyo Gems and we talk about the importance of artisanal miner or small-scale miner (ASM). How she help created an environment of education and empowerment of women miners in Kenya and Tanzania to thrive and the importance of educating oneself in the gemstones and gold we use for our jewelry. This is a truly important conversation. About Cristina Maria Villegas is the Director of Sustainable Jewelry & Strategic Initiatives at Pact, a...

A thousand facets talk to Romilly Saumarez Smith and they talk about her beginnings as a book binder, her romance with jewelry and her wonderful translators! About: In Robert McFarlane's The Wild Places he says that “true wildness is hard to find any more but it is still there in the tiny plants, mosses and lichens that live between rocks and tussocks. They are complete worlds in themselves.” I hope that my jewellery might be like that. I use diamond beads and small silver and gold pieces...

On the premiere of Season two, A thousand facets sits with the incomparable Gabriella Kiss. They have a candid conversation about her childhood, her love for everything nature and her relationship with Ted Muehling. About: Gabriella Kiss’ delicate, figurative jewelry is at once poetic and scientific. Meticulously crafted in the finest materials, her precision reveals the awesome beauty of nature’s nuances. The daughter of a research scientist, Gabriella studied sculpture at New York’s Pratt...

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A thousand facets sits with Todd Reed, they talk about his beginning in the industry, how mentorship changed his life and how living a life with meaning, thoughtfulness and responsibility is his biggest priority. About Todd: Todd Reed is an award-winning American artist and designer whose singular style, incorporating natural and recycled metals, has created an entirely new category of fine jewelry. Over the course of his 30-year career, Todd’s designs have been featured in books and...

A thousand facets sits with Jenna Fennell from East camp goods and they talked about her education, her beginnings at the Met museum and how she found her voice!. About: Jenna Wainwright Fennell and Andy Fennell, the couple behind East Camp Goods, are metalsmiths based in upstate New York. Jenna is a classically trained goldsmith, who learned the fundamentals of metalsmithing at RISD while an undergraduate at Brown University 20 years ago. Andy is a skilled builder with a BFA in Sculpture...

A thousand facets talks with ten artists that participated at the Goldsmiths' Fair, which is her favorite show. They picked one piece of their collection and talked about their inspiration. MAKE SURE TO SEE THEM ON INSTAGRAM. About Goldsmiths' Fair For more than four decades, Goldsmiths’ Fair has brought together a selection of the UK’s best contemporary jewellers and silversmiths. This year’s 136 exhibitors work across disciplines and materials, each achieving distinct techniques and their...

A thousand facets sits with Charlotte Hytting from Facon Facon, they talked about how she fell in love with jewelry from a very young age. They talked about the process of becoming a goldsmith in Denmark and how she'd rather be on the bench making jewelry than anything else. ABOUT Charlotte Christina Hytting, the woman behind Facon Facon, conceptualizes and produces each piece in the collection. She is a goldsmith and a designer; for her, one does not exist without the other.   This return...

A thousand facets sits with Disa Allsopp, they talk about her upbringing between Barbados and London. How a trip to Mexico inspired her to pursue the world of jewelry. She talks about how resourcefulness dictated her textures and shapes and the importance of responsibly sourcing the materials for her wonderful work. About: Disa Allsopp designs and makes precious jewellery working in 18k gold and sterling silver.  Influences come from her love of ancient jewellery ,forging, reticulation...

A thousand Facets sits with Keira Wraae-Stewart from ætla. they discuss her beginnings in the jewelry industry, how her travels inspired her and how teaching children art can ignite your passion for jewelry all over again! about: ætla was founded in Edinburgh by Keira Wraae-Stewart in 2020, during the peak of the Covid-19 pandemic with a view to showcasing and supporting fine jewellery created by talented local, international and lesser known designers and artisans. A major focus of the...

A thousand facets sits with Ananda Khalsa about how she started her jewelry journey, how she created her voice with her hand painted jewelry and we talk about her wonderful store! Ananda draws inspiration from natural forms, and the vibrant luminosity of natural gemstones. She strives to capture the precious quality found in ancient jewelry, while creating pieces with a modern sensibility. All of the gems used are hand picked for their unique and exceptional characteristics. Many of her...

A thousand facets talks to curators of Gillwing jewellery Sarah Burns and Jade Mellor about how they started their journey in the jewelry industry, how they found themselves in Gillwing Jewellery and how they have created a very special place for jewelry artists to share their art and how they have made the shop an integral part of their community. About Gillwing: Established over 20 years ago, we continually strive to source the most unusual and beautiful jewellery pieces to showcase in...

Jay Moncada is behind perpetuum jewels, a supplier of antique diamonds and responsibly sourced gemstones. He has made his life purpose to educate himself and others on how to create a business that is environmentally responsible. He serves at the board of Ethical Metalsmiths and collaborates with pure earth! Perpetuum Jewels was founded on the premise that the traditionally obscure paradigm of the jewelry industry is to be disrupted, not by large enterprise but by small community, grassroots...

A thousand facets sits with Shakti Ellenwood, she thinks of jewelry as a powerful vehicle to transmit positivity. She creates a bond with her designs that will carry to the wearer! Her responsible practices makes her work so much more special.  Shakti Ellenwood is a renowned designer of ethical jewellery, whose handcrafted creations offer a unique blend of beauty and integrity. Shakti Ellenwood is a different kind of goldsmith. Her approach to jewellery making comes from a unique talent to...

On A thousand facets the podcast, I've been sharing stories of artists and people in the jewelry industry. But I also want to hear from you! I would love for you to share the story of your most precious piece of jewelry and why is so important! Send me a 2-5 minute voice message with a photo of the item to [email protected] . It can be anything that carries a story! I'll saved them all and create an episode of all your stories at the end of the year for the last episode of the...

A thousand facets sits with PR extraordinaire Amy Wilson to talk about her beginnings in the Fashion Industry, the way Patricia Fields and Alexander McQueen inspired her and how she stumbled on the world of jewelry and never looked back! We discuss the importance of sustainability and how she picks the people she likes to work with! You can follow Amy Wilson on Instagram @amy_wilson_pr Please visit @athousandfacets on Instagram to see some of the work discussed in this episode. Music by...

A thousand facets sits with Ancients 17 (aka Loren Gurche) they talk about being born in the natural history world and how that became his calling since childhood. We discuss the beginning of his opal business and we have a comprehensive conversation about the incredible world of opals and what makes this stone so unique. About Loren: I stumbled across the wonders of opal due to my passion for exploring all things natural history. I was fortunate to have been exposed to paleontology...

A thousand facets sits with Lene Vibe and they discuss their loved of nature, jewelry and cemeteries. Nature is Lene's love and it's perfectly executed on every piece she makes! Lene Vibe launched her collection in 2002, based on her love for the natural world – from working in her garden, to exploring the forest and watching the constant movements of the ocean. All of this now provides inspiration for the whimsical flowers and creatures that surround precious pearls and gemstones in her...