A Thousand Facets

A thousand facets sits with Zulaikha Aziz from Mazahri jewelry, they speak about her childhood, her decision to be a humans rights lawyer and how her travels made her decided to work in the jewelry world in a more responsible way.

About:

Mazahri is a purpose driven conscious fine jewelry company founded on the principle that business can and should be a force for good in the world. At Mazahri we believe that jewelry should not only be used to adorn, empower and celebrate the wearer but also the people involved in each step of its creation and the planet as a whole. We seek to share the beauty and magic of Afghan culture through the unique stories each of our pieces tell. Mazahri was born out of founder Zulaikha Aziz’s personal story as a refugee from Afghanistan and her work as a human rights attorney. Zulaikha’s love of jewelry and colored gemstones is grounded in her heritage and ancestry. Fleeing war, her family was forced to leave everything behind, save for some items they could carry including ancestral jewelry her grandmother rescued. These deeply meaningful pieces helped her connect to her ancestors and her heritage, gaining strength from their stories and in turn, forging her own unique path. The pieces she creates through Mazahri are intended to inspire that same strength and connection. They are modern day heirlooms imbued with meaning and heart made with love and the intention to tell diverse stories, celebrate nature and humanity, and be passed down and cherished for generations to come. Her work on issues related to women's rights, racial and religious discrimination, abuses related to conflict and access to justice in Afghanistan and diverse communities around the world inspired her to merge her passion for human rights and women's empowerment with her love of ancient Afghan jewelry in creating Mazahri, named in honor of her grandmother. In addition to Mazahri, Zulaikha continues her legal advocacy, research and scholarship. Mazahri is incorporated as a benefit corporation in California and follows a human rights-based approach using only ethically and sustainably sourced materials and processes and ensures the empowerment of women throughout its work from design to delivery. As a business founded by a woman of color, Mazahri is committed to measurable diversity, equity and inclusivity in both its operations as well as the greater jewelry industry. Mazahri believes in transparency and accountability and is committed to effectively documenting and sharing the real impact of all its actions.

You can follow Zulaikha Aziz on Instagram @Mazahri or her website

https://mazahri.com/

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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

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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/

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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/

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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/

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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/

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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/

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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.

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You can find Max Danger 's work at: https://www.dangerjewels.com/max-danger

or visit his Instagram page @danger_jewels

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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/

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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/

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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/

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A thousand facets sits down with Nichole McIver from Acanthus jewelry. We discuss her background in art, how she found medieval illuminated manuscripts as something she wanted to dive in and how she found jewelry and self taught herself, finding her own voice and the vehicle for her to showcase her creativity.

NICHOLE MCIVER has a background in two-dimensional studio art, and art history. Her passion for hand crafting personal adornment is rooted in her fascination with precious historical objects. She continues to find inspiration in everything from the decorative foliage found in the margins of illuminated manuscripts, to the secret symbolism of Victorian mourning jewelry. Nichole is a self-taught maker and Acanthus is hand made by her personally, in her home studio in Central Minnesota.

Please visit @athousandfacets on Instagram to see some of the work discussed in this episode.

You can follow Nichole on Instagram @acanthusjewelry or her website

https://www.acanthusjewelry.com/

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A thousand facets sits once again with a favorite, Liz Kantner for an emergency episode about the importance of customer service. After visiting a few stores and shows, it was important to chat about these experiences and what can we do to improve.

About:

Liz Kantner’s true passion is working with independent jewelry artists to help them thrive in the modern marketplace.

While not an artist herself, Liz has the utmost appreciation for fine jewelry makers and loves to work one-on-one with her clients to help them tell their authentic stories and achieve success. She particularly enjoys the opportunity to work with emerging designers who have unique vision and a contagious passion for the work they create.

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Before finding her way to the jewelry industry, Liz studied Marketing and Communications at Drexel University. Already blogging in her spare time, Liz’s post-graduation entrance into the world of professional marketing led Liz to discover the possibilities of combining her marketing education with her affinity for social media. She shifted focus to Digital Marketing and soon found herself with accounts for large brands like Black & Decker.

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A cross-country move led Liz to her first jewelry industry job: Digital Marketing Manager for legendary jeweler Todd Reed in Boulder, Colorado. During her years at Todd Reed, Liz fell in love with the jewelry industry. She worked on advertising, public relations, sales, and trade shows, all while also enjoying a front row seat to the jewelry design and making process. The position was a joy but eventually Liz couldn’t ignore the urge to spread her wings.

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Liz left Todd Reed to launch Stay Gold in 2016. She moved to Asheville, NC, and started accepting jewelry brand clients and freelance work. In 2019 she created the Stay Gold Collective, a supportive community that continues to grow. Liz connected with Laryssa Wirstiuk to create the Success with Jewelry Podcast. In 2022, Liz teamed up with marketing expert Laryssa Wirstiuk to launch the Success with Jewelry podcast, a platform created to further support independent designers through honest conversations, expert insights, and actionable advice. She has worked for trade shows: Liz curated the New Designer Gallery for JA New York, the Designer Jewelry section of Premiere and Curated at Luxury Lifestyle at NY NOW. She’s been featured in Forbes, JCK Magazine, INSTORE Magazine, and National Jeweler.

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When she’s not thinking about jewelry, you can usually find Liz at a playground with her four-year-old. She also loves reading contemporary fiction, listening to pop-punk and hugging her pups, Elliott Sniff and Conor Obarks.

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You can find Information of the Stay Gold collective at: https://www.lizkantner.com/

or visit her Instagram page @liz_kantner

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A thousand facets sits with Bola Lyon, they speak about her upbringing into an artistic family and how she found her medium in jewelry.

her work is inspired by muscles by being "deco coded".

About:

Bola explores the architecture of anatomy in precious metals. She utilises many different traditional goldsmithing techniques such as forging, soldering and wire drawing. While also experimenting with more contemporary computer aided design, 3D wax printing and casting. Evoking the delicate stresses and strains found within structures of the body. Gold twists and contracts holding precious gems in place, creating striking sculptural pieces.

You can follow Bola on Instagram @bolalyon or her website

https://www.bolalyon.com/

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A thousand facets sits with Sam Woehrmann, they discuss about his love for gemstones his childhood, his inspiration and what makes him the major of jewelry town.

About:

With a lifelong intrigue of gemstones and an interest in mathematics I was lured into the metal arts. Learning to both manipulate metal and work with stones has led my work into what it is today. I not only find the amazing colors gems produce, but also the raw crystal structures intriguing. The use of this and different color combinations of metal alloys let me explore designs not only in shape, but in depths along another plane of vision. Being influenced by Earth’s creations and urban backdrops gives my work a strong geometric and industrial look.

My jewelry training comes from numerous schools and a multitude of instructors from around the world. Also having worked in the studios of two accomplished goldsmiths molded my work into the style I present today. I live and work out of the Castro District of San Francisco.

You can follow Sam on Instagram @samwoehrmann or his website

https://www.iamthatsam.com/

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A thousand facets sits with Harriet Scott, the Head of Fair at the Goldsmiths' fair, we discuss the importance of the Fair, about the anniversary of the fair and the 700 anniversary of Goldsmiths' Company. We discuss the application process which is open now and it'll close February 27, 2026.

About:

Goldsmiths’ Fair is an annual selling event and exhibition showcasing work by a curated selection of the best fine jewellers and contemporary silversmiths creating and making in the UK today. It is widely regarded as an essential stop in the international fine jewellery and contemporary silver events calendar.

The Fair has taken place at the magnificent Goldsmiths’ Hall, one of London’s hidden treasures, since 1983. All Fair exhibitors use exceptional handmaking skills to create their pieces, applying techniques that have been passed down over hundreds of years. Visitors can expect to find beautiful, handmade pieces all containing an element of precious metal. Behind every piece is a unique story and a unique artist.

The emerging and established makers exhibiting at Goldsmiths’ Fair are chosen through a rigorous selection process which ensures the highest standards of both materials and craftsmanship. Each year, up to ten Emerging Business Bursary places are awarded to support new talent.

You can follow the Fair on Instagram @goldsmithsfair or their website

https://www.goldsmithsfair.co.uk/

or apply https://www.goldsmithsfair.co.uk/application-form-2026/

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A thousand facets sits with contemporary artist Karl Fritsch.

Karl, creates playful and unconventional contemporary jewelry. He crosses the line with his mix materials to make us ask, what is truly precious. On the premiere of season 4, I sit with Karl and we talk about his beginnings, how he came into the world of jewelry and how even a comment from his kids will inspire his work.

About:

Karl Fritsch has gained international recognition for his ever developing body of work, which has focussed almost solely on rings. Fritsch’s jewellery is unmistakable. His works vary from hand-moulded one-off castings, to re-cast, contrastingly daintier jewel-embedded rings, to towering stacks of cut and colourful glass. His ability to continually create new rings is vast and varied. Combining traditional techniques, playing on jewellery history, he has developed has own personal language. He is capable of applying both careful and quick consideration to the materials and objects he works with, and employs precious and base metals, facetted and found stones in his work with egalitarian abandon, turning the most ordinary into the extraordinary.

“Of course the ring wants to be beautiful. The technique also wants to be beautiful, and most often it’s the idea that wants to be the most beautiful. But sometimes a ring likes nothing better than to sit in the mud and not give a damn about how it looks. If it’s exactly what it wants to be in a given moment, it is precise, perfect and the most beautiful”. Karl Fritsch

Born in Germany in 1962, Karl Fritsch was classically trained at the Goldsmith’s College in Pforzheim, and then attended the Academy of Fine Arts in Munich. He has exhibited extensively, presented guest lectures around the world and his work is held in private and public collections internationally, including the Stedelijk Museum in Amsterdam, The Pinakothek of Modern Art in Munich, the Metropolitan Museum in New York and the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa.

He has been the recipient of a number of awards including the Herbert Hoffman Prize from the International Craftsmen Trade Fair in Munich and the prestigious jury-selected Francoise van den Bosch Award (2006), given every 2 years to an international jewellery and object maker who is recognised for his/ her oeuvre, influence and contribution to the field.

You can follow Karl on Instagram @karlfritschrings or his website

https://www.karl-fritsch.com/

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A thousand facets sits once again on her favorite Bonus episode, small shopping with Allana Lalot from Lalot collective!

We talk about the importance of shopping small and how special is to know the story behind the items we buy.

Below if the list of the brands and artists we discussed:

@emmawilsonenamel

@janakilarsen found at @informinteriors

@theother.style

@ettigre.co @signedbyyou.amsterdam

@decade_studio

@schokov_extraordinarychocolate

@beta5chocolates

@kisandco

@ina.seifart

With appearances (literally) from

@timorous_beasties

and a reminder of

@minandmonbags

You can follow Allana on Instagram @lalotcollective or her website

https://lalotcollective.com/

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A thousand facets sits for the season finale of season 3 with the truly talented Anthony Lent in his studio in Pennsylvania. They talked about his education in Germany, his years as a professor and how he creates his wonderful and whimsical jewelry.

About:

Anthony Lent has been handcrafting fine jewelry for women and men for almost fifty years. Our collections are based on the sculptural creations of master goldsmith and jewelry designer, Tony Lent. He has dedicated his life to the painstaking transformation of visionary images into intricate pieces of wearable art that are among the most detailed and conceptually profound works of jewelry being made today.

Tony began his foray into the jewelry world while studying sculpture at the Philadelphia College of Art (now University of the Arts). While there, he discovered that many of his favorite artists, such Celini and Dürer, were also goldsmiths. He also encountered the works of various renowned jewelers, including René Lalique, René Boivin, and Mario Buccellati, amongst others.

In 1971, Tony left Philadelphia and moved to Germany to pursue his goldsmithing education at the Fachhochschule in Schwäbisch-Gmünd. In Germany, he immersed himself in the traditions and technologies of European jewelry design, acquiring the skills and knowledge that would become the foundation of his own work and teaching.

On returning to the United States a few years later, he began his career as a jeweler in New York City, working for some of the industry's most prestigious and celebrated fine jewelry houses. During this time, he developed a unique line of bespoke jewelry which was exhibited at galleries and represented by private dealers throughout the world. He also served during this time as a professor at the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT), where he was chairman of the Jewelry Design department from 1990–2001.
Tony is joined by his sons, David and Max, who founded the Anthony Lent brand in 2013. Together, they are working to preserve their father's legacy for future generations of discerning collectors of the most beautiful and captivating jewelry in the world. At Anthony Lent, we strive to meet the highest standards of quality possible and treat attention to even the finest of details as the number one priority in everything we do. All of our jewelry is designed and manufactured with pride in the USA.

You can follow Anthony on Instagram @anthonylentjewelry or his website

https://anthonylent.com/

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A thousand facets sits with Ellen Hertz from Max's jewelry in Minneapolis, they talk about what inspired to start a store, what it means to her to have a space for independent jewelers and their love for dark chocolate.

About:

We represent designers who we believe are the best at what they do, are true artisans and craftspeople, and who are creating jewelry that is beautiful, unique, and, sometimes, a bit unconventional. We’re also storytellers who love sharing the fascinating backstories of each of those artists and the jewelry they create – what inspires them, how they approach the design process, and the craftsmanship evidenced in their work.

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At the heart of every decision that we make about the jewelry designers whose work we’ll carry are the questions of why someone chooses what they choose, and when they can pick from so many options, why they opt to adorn themselves with the pieces they select. We see jewelry as something deeply personal and meaningful, something that conveys our individual style, tells our story, and shows how we’re feeling at any given moment. We encourage and embrace individuality, and when helping our customers find the pieces that will most resonate with them, we always say “Own Your Style!”

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In addition to jewelry, our shop is known for delicious collections of artisanal chocolate from around the world, as well as home décor and other gift items. We hope you enjoy your visit to Max’s!

You can follow Ellen on Instagram @maxsjewelry or her website

https://www.stylebymax.com/

Please visit @athousandfacets on Instagram to see some of the work discussed in this episode.

Music by @chris_keys__

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