FRENCH ROYAL DIAMOND HEIST: MARIE ANTOINETTE'S NECKLACE
For the second part of our Marie Antoinette special, Carol speaks to historian and author Vincent Meylan about the infamous diamond fraud case of 1785, wherein Marie Antoinette's implication had lasting impact on her own fate. Vincent also contributed to thecatalogue for the new exhibition at London's V&A Museum Marie Antoinette Style. www.vam.ac.uk/exhibitions/marie-antoinette This podcast is brought to you by Leibish https://www.leibish.com/ Follow Carol Woolton: @carolwoolton Produced by Natasha Cowan @tashonfash Editing and music by Tim Thornton @timwthornton Creative direction by Scott Bentley @bentleycreative Social media support by Isabella Thompson @isa.tom Illustrations Jordi Labanda @jordilabanda Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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FRENCH CROWN JEWELS AND MARIE ANTOINETTE'S DIAMONDS
In this first episode of our Marie Antoinette two-part special, Carol speaks to Dr Sarah Grant, Senior Curator of Prints at London's V&A museum and curator of the recent exhibition Marie Antoinette Style. www.vam.ac.uk/exhibitions/marie-antoinette This podcast is brought to you by Leibish https://www.leibish.com/ Follow Carol Woolton: @carolwoolton Produced by Natasha Cowan @tashonfash Editing and music by Tim Thornton @timwthornton Creative direction by Scott Bentley @bentleycreative Social media support by Isabella Thompson @isa.tom Illustrations Jordi Labanda @jordilabanda Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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TRUE CRIME AT THE LOUVRE: ROYAL JEWELS AND SECURITY
In this special episode, Carol speaks to historian, journalist and high jewellery historian Vincent Meylan about the shocking heist that took place just this last Sunday at the most visited museum in the world, the Louvre in Paris. This podcast is brought to you by Leibish https://www.leibish.com/ Follow Carol Woolton: @carolwoolton Produced by Natasha Cowan @tashonfash Editing and music by Tim Thornton @timwthornton Creative direction by Scott Bentley @bentleycreative Social media support by Isabella Thompson @isa.tom Illustrations Jordi Labanda @jordilabanda Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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THE TUDOR HEART JEWEL - A 500 YEAR HISTORY UNVEILED
Carol is given exclusive access to the secrets of perhaps the most exciting jewellery discovery of the century so far - the Tudor Heart, found in a field in Warwickshire and now to be acquired by the British Museum. With many thanks to Rachel King, Curator of Renaissance Europe & the Waddesdon Bequest. Donate to the British Museum's Tudor Heart appeal here: https://www.britishmuseum.org/tudor-heart-appeal This podcast is brought to you by Leibish https://www.leibish.com/ Follow Carol Woolton: @carolwoolton Produced by Natasha Cowan @tashonfash Editing and music by Tim Thornton @timwthornton Creative direction by Scott Bentley @bentleycreative Social media support by Isabella Thompson @isa.tom Illustrations Jordi Labanda @jordilabanda Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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FROM FUNCTION TO FANTASY: THE BROOCH
Carol speaks to Wartski's Katherine Purcell, who treats her to a sneak preview of the upcoming exhibition at Wartski in London's St James's Street, regarding the dazzling history of the brooch.https://wartski.com/a-wartski-loan-exhibition/This podcast is brought to you by Leibish https://www.leibish.com/ Follow Carol Woolton: @carolwoolton Produced by Natasha Cowan @tashonfash Editing and music by Tim Thornton @timwthornton Creative direction by Scott Bentley @bentleycreative Social media support by Isabella Thompson @isa.tom Illustrations Jordi Labanda @jordilabanda Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jewels are the starting point to discuss past eras, romance, lost fortunes, revolution, precious stones and personal histories. This podcast explores every facet of jewellery – from who makes it, to who wears it, and why – and is a must-listen for everyone who loves jewellery or might be buying a piece of jewellery; anyone interested in design and history; and all those who love a rollicking real-life story. Carol Woolton is Britain’s leading authority on jewellery and gemstones and has entertained and informed the readers of British Vogue and Tatler as Jewellery Editor for more than 25 years. She is a writer, lecturer, historian, editor, curator, stylist, and author of five books on the fascinating subject of jewellery. She has contributed widely to magazines, newspapers and online supplements around the world including the Financial Times, Vogue China, Vanity Fair, Air Mail, American Vogue, Tatler and the Daily Telegraph. Carol mentors and promotes young jewellers and designers and is a founder member of the Leopards charity (#londonleopards), established in 2016, to preserve the expertise, innovation and design excellence in jewellery as well as identifying and nurturing young talent critical to its future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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