Voice of Jewels

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Jewels are everywhere. We admire them in the windows of master jewelers, and in the collections of the world's greatest museums.
Young lovers, movie stars, and heads of state each have their treasures: objects of desire, fascinating ornaments, or symbols of power. But every piece of jewelry also holds its secrets. Secrets of fabrication… but also… relationships. Stories of love and separation. Myth and curses. Moments of glory or downfalls. The height of an empire or civilization, the spark of a revolution.
Founded in 2012 with the support of Van Cleef & Arpels, L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts has the mission to share jewelry culture with the widest possible audience. Discover Voice of Jewels, unveil the stories and secrets behind History’s most fascinating jewels.
A podcast by L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts, also available in French as "La Voix des Bijoux."
Written by Martin Quenehen and Aram Kebabdjian, performed by Edoardo Ballerini and produced by Bababam.
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S04EP04 - Jewels & Comics⏐Castafiore's Stolen Jewels

May 15 2024 14 mins

She’s undoubtedly the most famous opera singer in the world. Chased by journalists from around the world, every one of her recitals at La Scala in Milan, or at the Metropolitan in New York have unleashed passions. Of course, I am talking about Bianca Castafiore. We might have never been able to hear her voice but we’re all familiar with her figure, her accent and her character.

S04E03 - Jewels & Comics⏐The Infinity Gauntlet, a superpowered piece of jewelry

May 08 2024 13 mins

Some superheroes draw their powers from precious stones. Well, gems, to be more precise. Gems that are endowed with the power to control time or space, or even the mind. This is the saga of an out of this world piece of jewelry that was first published in an American comic book in the early 70’s, and now brought to the silver screen by Marvel Studios. Six primordial stones which,

S04E02 - Jewels & Comics⏐Corto Maltese’s Gold Earring

May 01 2024 10 mins

In comics, jewels are often at the core of the plot. But they also may be the hero’s attribute like in the adventures of Corto Maltese, the famous romantic pirate born out of the imagination of Italian author Hugo Pratt in 1967. What turned Corto Maltese into an icon is precisely the jewel he always wears on his left ear : a gold hoop earring.Voice of Jewels, a podcast from L’�

S04E01 - Jewels & Comics⏐One Piece, on a quest to pirate treasures

Apr 24 2024 9 mins

Eiichiro Oda’s manga One Piece is one of the most popular manga in the history of comics.In typical shonen fashion - a shonen is a tale of adventure and initiation – One Piece tells the story of a young hero on a quest for nothing less than… a treasure!Voice of Jewels, a podcast from L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts supported by Van Cleef & Arpels. Unveiling the stories

Discover Iconic Jewels of Comic Books

Anything can happen in comic books. You can own beautiful jewels, steal them or even find magical precious objects capable of changing destiny! Indeed, jewels and comic books share a common history filled with adventures and beauty.Voice of Jewels, the new season, explores the world of manga and comics of all kinds. Let us take you on an adventure filled with pirate’s treasures,

S03E04 - Gold's Amazing Saga⏐The Man with a Midas touch

Mar 27 2024 15 mins

From museums to exhibit halls, one cannot stop marveling at this artist’s work. It’s as if Daniel Brush had a golden touch. Painter and sculptor, Brush crafts gold with finesse and creativity, as if he were an alchemist. He can improvise with as much spontaneous creativity as a jazz musician in a jamming session… The Second Dome is one of his most iconic creations. This small

S03E03 - Gold's Amazing Saga ⏐The Pre-Columbian Claw Necklace

Mar 20 2024 12 mins

Many legends have been told about the gold of Pre-Columbian civilisations of the Americas. Imagine… Finding gold deep in the middle of the jungle is a dream that has long tantalized the Western world. The peoples of South America did leave traces and genuine treasures behind them… Among these wonders, there is an odd, striking piece which looks as sublime as it is frightening:

S03E02 - Gold's Amazing Saga⏐The Rao Golden Pectoral

Mar 13 2024 9 mins

If I told you there is an African country whose soil harbors a mineral with amazing powers that is used for making stunning, magical objects! Well, this country does exist and is no imaginary land. And the fascinating metal that was extracted from it was none other than gold. It’s the gold that jewels and holy objects were made out of. The same gold that was used to design this o

S03E01 - Gold's Amazing Saga⏐The River-God’s Etruscan Pendant

Mar 06 2024 12 mins

The history of gold is quite a saga. Some of its chapters have been written by surprising collectors, showcasing masterpieces fashioned by master goldsmiths throughout its history. The fascinating “River-God pendant” is one of those masterpieces. This piece of jewelry was designed by Etruscan goldsmiths during ancient times. It astonished and even changed the life of a legendar

Discover the Gold’s Amazing Saga

Gold is the flesh of the gods. The Sun’s sweat. A King's power. Throughout the centuries, this precious metal has been at the root of bold actions and it has never ceased to inspire stunning pieces… From ancient Italy to New York, from medieval Senegal to Colombia, the history of gold is quite a saga… showcasing masterpieces fashioned by master goldsmiths all though time. Dis