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    QUEEN VICTORIA AND HIDDEN SECRETS OF THE CROWN JEWELS

    QUEEN VICTORIA AND HIDDEN SECRETS OF THE CROWN JEWELS

    FromIf Jewels Could Talk with Carol Woolton

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    QUEEN VICTORIA AND HIDDEN SECRETS OF THE CROWN JEWELS

    FromIf Jewels Could Talk with Carol Woolton

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    Length:
    47 minutes
    Released:
    Apr 20, 2023
    Format:
    Podcast episode

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    In the first of our special episodes in the run up to the coronation of King Charles III, jewellery specialist John Hawkins speaks to Carol from his home in Tasmania. They discuss Queen Victoria's role in the makeup of the current Crown Jewels, including John's controversial theory about the origin of one of the sapphires. This episode is brought to you by @fuligemstones Please see: www.carolwoolton.com Follow Carol Woolton:  @carolwoolton Produced by Natasha Cowan @tashonfash Music & editing by Tim Thornton @timwthornton Creative direction by Scott Bentley @bentleycreative Illustrations Jordi Labanda @jordilabanda Read Carol Woolton in Vogue magazine – vogue.co.uk/fashion/jewellery and carolwoolton.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
    Released:
    Apr 20, 2023
    Format:
    Podcast episode

    Titles in the series (71)

    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. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.