Cannabis Goldsmith - A Show About Jewelry, Art, Design

May 15 2024

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This is a show about Jewelry. Why we wear it, why it matters, how it's made, what it means. I'm alexd and I turn cannabis into gold! I make mind blowing jewelry in gold, silver, and platinum from cannabis plants, here in Canada, for stage, screen, and for people around the world who want to rock crazy jewelry. I'm the Cannabis Goldsmith. Join me as we dive deep into the amazing world of jewelry - it's past, present and future. If you stick around long enough you'll learn how to buy better jewelry, for yourself and others, no matter where you buy it.

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