Episode Summary:In this episode our co-founder Elizabeth Zhivkova meets Cora Sheibani - a Swiss-born, London-based jewellery designer and a core member of GemX socio-club. A dialogue between two jewellery enthusiasts and creators, a gaze into the future of jewellery design through the lens of sustainability and ethical sourcing, one of the biggest challenges in the sector nowadays. Totally devoid of cliches, Cora's one-off unique jewels transcendent our expectations unfolding a story to be told. Going down memory lane, she shares about her influences behind her practice and her view on the functionality and the role of jewellery in our contemporary lives; on how to preserve the tradition in the 21st Century. Cora encourages the listeners to be conscious, be bold, stay true to themselves, meanwhile giving some precious insightful tips on starting off an independent business in the field.'Her jewellery does not hanker after an image of more or less aggressive richness. What Cora Sheibani designs is not really 'jewellery' but rather a sophisticated suggestion.' Ettore SottsassThe Speaker:Cora Sheibani is a Swiss-born and London-based jewellery designer. From an early age Cora benefitted from an environment dedicated to contemporary art and design. She received an Art History degree from New York University in June 2001 and the following summer she completed a degree in geology from the GIA in London. In December 2002 she launched her eponymous jewellery label. She started out by making small groups of work and individual pieces, each unique. Aside from showing her designs in private viewings by appointment, Cora Sheibani showcases her pieces at special exhibitions trough all over the world. Cora is a core member of GemX - a private social club and a global community for jewellery enthusiasts, mentors and collaborators.Follow Cora's journey on InstagramHosts: Elizabeth Zhivkova, ZEITGEIST19 Foundation & NOIR CATCHER Fine JewellerySign up for ZEITGEIST19's newsletter at https://www.zeitgeist19.comFor sponsorship enquiries, comments, ideas and collaborations, email us at [email protected] Follow us on Instagram and TwitterHelp us to continue our mission and to develop our podcast: Donate