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Join blogger and jewelry aficionado A Thousand Facets as she sits down with today’s leading independent designers from around the globe to talk about how they got started, how they developed their style, and what inspires their designs. In every episode A Thousand Facets , will be joined by her favorite artists and friends to talk about jewelry, first and foremost, with fun and insightful digressions about materials (gemstones, metal, enamel), techniques (stone carving, engraving, weaving). They’ll make you think about why we wear jewelry, how a single piece of jewelry can tell an entire story, and what goes into creating these wearable works of art. You’ll be able to see select images of the jewelry discussed in each episode on Instagram @athousandfacets.

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October 15, 202655 min

Ten artists from Goldsmiths' Fair 2026

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 own style with precious metals. The Fair gives visitors the opportunity to buy directly from makers and to discuss their skills, practices and inspirations, accompanied by a dedicated talks programme and exhibitions. If you want more information about Goldsmiths' Fair- please visit them at: https://www.goldsmithsfair.co.uk/ instagram: @goldsmithsfair Artist's featured on this interview and where to find them: Laura Ngyou https://www.laurangyou.co.uk/ instagram: @laurangyou Makila Nsika https://www.mkala.co.uk/ instagram: @makilansika Lois Lo https://www.loislo.com/ instagram: @lo_x_lo_jewellery Beth Chesser https://bethchesser.com/ instagram: @beth_chesser_jewellery Lucy Martin https://www.lucymartin.co.uk/ instagram: @deptoflucy Ebba Goring https://www.ebbagoring.co.uk/ instagram: @ebbagoring Kumiko Kihara https://kumikokihara.com/ instagram: @kumiko.kihara Emma Louise Wilson https://www.emmalouisewilson.com/ instagram: @emmawilsonenamel Lindsey Mann https://www.lindseymann.co.uk/ instagram: @lindseymannjewellery Jet Mcquiston https://www.jetmcquiston.com/ instagram: @jetmcquiston Please visit @athousandfacets on Instagram to see some of the work discussed in this episode. Music by @chris_keys__ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

September 17, 20261 hr 19 min

Daphne Krinos

A thousand facets sits with Daphne Krinos, they talk about her childhood in Greece, her love for typography and how she found jewelry. She'll be on Week two of Goldsmith's fair. About: Fine jeweller Daphne Krinos is known for her bold and architectural designs. Creating unique, one-off pieces entirely by hand, she works with recycled gold, black oxidised silver and precious gemstones. Originally from Greece, Daphne established her studio in London in the early 1980s. Her distinctive work has captured a broad and loyal following, from collectors to artists, architects and lawyers. Daphne’s pieces can be found in the permanent collections of the Victoria & Albert Museum, the Goldsmiths Company and the Crafts Council amongst others. Daphne’s sculptural jewellery is instantly recognisable, defined by bold use of colour, form, shape and texture. Graphic lines of black oxidised silver offset vivid translucent stones, dramatic articulated or layered compositions combine angular, geometric forms in a mixture of metals. Daphne’s playful character shines throughout the work; every piece displaying fresh ideas and exploring processes. Beyond running her own studio, Daphne was one of the managers of Studio Fusion Gallery for several years and was  also a founding member of the COSMIMA Collective who held annual shows since 2005  for over 15 years and were dedicated to promoting the work of many upcoming and established makers.  She strongly believes in nurturing and helping younger talented makers and continues to organise curated exhibitions or possible collaborations. You can follow Daphne on Instagram @daphnekrinos or her website https://www.daphnekrinos.com/ Please visit @athousandfacets on Instagram to see some of the work discussed in this episode. Music by @chris_keys__ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

September 3, 20261 hr 7 min

Alice Biolo

A thousand facets sits with Alice Biolo. They discuss her childhood in Italy, how she ended up studying in Glasgow and how she found her voice one morning! About: Alice Biolo (b. 1999, Padova, Italy) is an Italian artist based in Glasgow, Scotland. Her work focuses on body-related objects, both wearable and standalone, blending traditional craftsmanship with innovative techniques. She studied Contemporary Jewellery Design, earning her diploma in 2018 from Liceo Artistico Pietro Selvatico in Padova before moving to Scotland to further her education at the Glasgow School of Art, where she graduated with a first-class BA (Hons) in June 2023. She was Artist in Residence at the Glasgow School of Art for two academic years (2023–2025) and undertook a summer residency (2024) at Plattform Schmuckkunst in Graz, Austria, where she launched Never dare I say, a public engagement project. Alice creates kinetic jewellery and sculptural pieces that unfold through interaction. Her work investigates insecurity, grief, trauma, and internal struggles, using symbolism and mixed materials to reveal hidden layers. By inviting interaction, her jewellery transforms hidden elements into intimate discoveries and powerful narratives. Her work has been exhibited internationally, primarily in Europe and Asia, and over the years she has received numerous awards within the jewellery industry. You can follow Alice on Instagram @alicebiolo or her website https://www.alicebiolo.com/ Please visit @athousandfacets on Instagram to see some of the work discussed in this episode. Music by @chris_keys__ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

August 6, 20261 hr 14 min

Erin S. Daily & Brian Weissman from Brooklyn Metal works

A thousand Facets sits with Erin and Brian from Brooklyn metal works. They discuss how each found the arts, how they found each other and how they are creating a wonderful community of artists in the heart of Brooklyn. About: Brooklyn Metal Works (BKMW) is a non-ferrous metal art studio that offers professional workspace for the development of art, objects, and jewelry. In addition, we offer concept and technique based classes and workshops for all levels of learning. Our studio prioritizes creating a safe and sustainable working and learning environment, complete with a wide inventory of tools and equipment. Responsible studio practices and stewardship of resources are at the core of our vision. Our exhibition space and artist lecture series promotes artists, designers and makers from the metalsmithing field and beyond. Our collaborative setting is designed to foster exploration, encourage experimentation, and strengthen the knowledge base of all involved. Brooklyn Metal Works promotes and furthers critical dialogue among those who practice, write, and invest time and energy into the field of jewelry and metalsmithing. You can follow Brooklyn metal works on Instagram @brooklynmetalworks or their website https://www.bkmetalworks.com/ Please visit @athousandfacets on Instagram to see some of the work discussed in this episode. Music by @chris_keys__ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

July 16, 20261 hr 15 min

Trademark Antiques

A thousand facets sits with Trademark Antiques owners Jessica and Jason, they discuss about their beginnings in the antique business, how they got into it and what sets them apart from other antique dealers. ABOUT: At Trademark Antiques, we love what we do! We are Jessica and Jason, a husband and wife team, with one mission in mind - to offer unique and whimsical jewelry that embodies classic style and elegance. In our shop you will find some extraordinary antique and vintage jewelry from the Victorian, Art Deco, and Art Nouveau eras.  You will also encounter one-of-a-kind bespoke pieces that we design using antique and vintage jewelry components.  Our ever-changing and unique jewelry offerings evoke the joys of unfettered imagination and allow you to tell your personal jewelry story. We carefully select each of the pieces for our shop from dealers here in the U.S. and abroad - always with an eye to uniqueness, craftsmanship, and design.  Jason is a chemist and GIA Applied Jewelry Professional who evaluates all of our gemstones using standard gem analysis techniques.  We also acquire gemstone analysis reports and appraisals from outside gem labs for some of our more valuable gemstone pieces. We are assisted in our jewelry adventures by our jack-of-all-trades office manager, Emily, and uber-talented photographer and writer, Kelsey!  We also occasionally host student employees from Bucknell University.   You can follow Trademark Antiques on Instagram @trademarkantiques or their website https://trademarkantiques.com/ Please visit @athousandfacets on Instagram to see some of the work discussed in this episode. Music by @chris_keys__ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

June 25, 20261 hr 7 min

Karen Cheung from Kerchung!

A thousand facets sits with Karen Cheung from Kerchung! They talked about her background in animation, how she found her voice through porcelain and how her work is a statement! About: Kerchung! is the brain child and brand of Karen Cheung - illustrator, animator, artist and all round angry woman. Her work centres around saying what you think, speaking the truth, supporting the less privileged and fighting the good fight against hatred. Mental health, reproductive rights, racial justice and women’s rights are just some of the causes that Karen is passionate about and supports through her work. Each piece of Kerchung jewellery is carefully crafted by hand, infused with tongue-in-cheek humour and laced with a vicious edge. Porcelain clay is wrestled into shape, fired and sanded, decorated by the most patient hands, glazed and fired again. Those with 22k gold lustre detail are decorated and fired a third time, making each piece a labour of love and one of a kind. Slight imperfections are part of the charm of this collection, and reflect the handmade nature of our products. We also now offer a line of fine jewellery options in sterling silver and solid gold, as well as some fun gift items such as t-shirts and prints. Karen is assisted in everyday studio work and the making of the ceramic pieces by wonderful Chantal Rush, who herself is a ceramicist and all round super human being. You can follow Karen on Instagram @kerchungcreative or her website https://www.kerchungcreative.com/ Please visit @athousandfacets on Instagram to see some of the work discussed in this episode. Music by @chris_keys__ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

June 11, 20261 hr 4 min

Max Danger, the Returnering

A thousand facets sits for a second time with Max Danger to discuss what he's been up to since we last spoke and about his solo show on Hello the Roses opening on June 19th in Copenhagen. About: Trained a fine jeweller from Copenhagen and with a MA in Jewellery and Metal from the prestigious Royal College of Art in London, Danger started up his own brand Danger Jewels. His love for precious metals, gemstones and his meticulous attention to detail is projected into the work along with his life long passion for illustrating. The MA at The Royal College of Art was spent perfecting ways to integrate these passions and making them work in symbioses. His pieces are inspired by contemporary journeys and narratives, combined with a vivid imagination. Growing up reading comic books and later finding the Copenhagen suburban street scene, Dangers practice delivers highpolished edgey contemporary pieces made with a respect for the traditional virtues within jewellery. Amongst his achievements is the Theo Fennell Award for Overall Excellence and the Best New Design Award from the Worshipful Goldsmiths Company in Great Britain. Please visit @athousandfacets on instagram to see some of the work discussed in this episode. You can find Max Danger 's work at: https://www.dangerjewels.com/max-danger or visit his Instagram page @danger_jewels Music by @chris_keys__ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 21, 20261 hr 23 min

Märta Mattsson

A thousand facets sits with Märta Mattsson, they talked about her fascination with the tension that lies between attraction and repulsion and how she chose insects as her medium of work. Märta Mattsson work will be available for viewing at pistachios gallery in Chicago from June 4th - August 30th About: Sometimes I see beauty in things that other people find strange or are even repulsed by. I become fascinated when there is something you do not want to see and the feeling you get when you do not want to look at something, yet you still do. My jewellery deals with the tension that lies between attraction and repulsion. I take seemingly inappropriate materials, making ordinary and familiar objects seem extraordinary and unfamiliar.In the 18th century many new breeds of animals and plants were discovered and it was the main era of cabinets of curiosities. People collected rarities because it gave them the feeling of being in the presence of something extraordinary and marvellous. The cabinets of curiosities were not meant to sympathize with the creatures on display, only marvel over their oddity. In a world where not many new and exotic breeds are discovered I use dead creatures in my pieces to evoke wonder. The creatures are transformed and reborn; given a new life as objects of astonishment. You can follow Märta on Instagram @martamattsson_jewellery or her website https://martamattsson.com/ Please visit @athousandfacets on Instagram to see some of the work discussed in this episode. Music by @chris_keys__ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

April 30, 20261 hr 3 min

Ena Mulavdić from Elird Jewellery

A thousand facets sits with Ena Mulavdić from Elird Jewellery and discuss meeting her husband Ebrahim Mohammadian and how they both have built a wonderful collection that brings both of their backgrounds. About: ELIRD is a jewellery art studio founded on shared practice, material intimacy, and a long-term approach to making. We work as a duo, shaping each piece slowly and entirely by hand in our studio in Sarajevo’s Old Town. From the first sketch to the final polish, every stage remains within our hands. Jewellery, for us, is not an accessory but a form of intimate sculpture - objects made to be worn, lived with, and carried through time. Our backgrounds differ but converge in the work. One rooted in sculpture and painting, the other in industrial and product design. What unites them is a shared attention to form, structure, and meaning. This dialogue between disciplines allows us to approach jewellery as both material research and personal expression. We do not separate design from making. Over thirty techniques are practiced and refined in-house, giving us full freedom over form, texture, and surface. Materials are chosen for their depth and character, and every surface is shaped with patience and intention. ELIRD is shaped by the belief that jewellery holds more than aesthetic value. Each piece carries presence, memory, and emotion. It becomes personal through wear, time, and the relationship formed with its owner. Our work is not meant to be replicated or rushed, but to endure. Although we create jewellery, we are not driven by adornment. Our focus lies in the act of making, in learning, and in passing knowledge forward. The studio is also a place of teaching, where apprentices are welcomed into the process and encouraged to develop their own paths. ELIRD is not defined by trends or seasons. It is defined by continuity, by attention, and by a commitment to slow, meaningful work. What we make is shaped as much by hands as by time. You can follow Elird on Instagram @elirdjewellery or their website https://www.elird.com/ Please visit @athousandfacets on Instagram to see some of the work discussed in this episode. Music by @chris_keys__ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

April 16, 20261 hr 23 min

Bella Neyman- NYC Jewelry Week

A thousand facets sits with NYCJW founder Bella Neyman, they talk about how NYCJW started, the importance of supporting independent artists and how ATF was invited to curate the "Discover" section on the NYCJW website. About: Bella Neyman is the founder of NYC Jewelry Week, an annual festival celebrating jewelry, held every November since 2018. She is also an independent curator and journalist specializing in contemporary jewelry. Recently, she served on the Curatorial Advisory Committee for Power to Wear at the DIVA Museum in Antwerp, on view from April-November 2026. Since earning her Master’s Degree in Decorative Arts and Design History from the Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum & Parsons, The New School for Design in 2008, Bella has worked for some of New York City’s leading design galleries. Her writing has appeared in The New York Times, American Craft, and The Magazine Antiques, and she is a frequent contributor to Metalsmith magazine. Bella lectures on jewelry history both online and in person at various institutions. She is a longtime member of the Board of Art Jewelry Forum. Bella resides in Brooklyn with her family. To be a part of DISCOVER- https://nycjewelryweek.com/discover-feature/ You can follow Bella on Instagram @bellaneyman and NYCJW @nycjewelryweek or her website https://nycjewelryweek.com/ Please visit @athousandfacets on Instagram to see some of the work discussed in this episode. Music by @chris_keys__ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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