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If Jewels Could Talk with Carol Woolton

Carol Woolton
Jewelry Design
Jewelry
Suzanne Belperron
Fashion
Art Deco
World War II
Elizabeth Taylor
Marie Antoinette
Costume Jewelry
Gold
London
Solid Gold Exhibition
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Paris
Victoria and Albert Museum
Princess Diana
Catherine Deneuve
Butler & Wilson
Brooklyn Museum

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-... more

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Carol speaks to a giant of the diamond world and the expert in coloured diamonds, Leibish Polnauer, about his long career.

Follow Carol Woolton: @carolwoolton

Produced by Natasha Cowan @tashonfash

Editing and music by Tim Thornton @timwthornton... more

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Carol speaks to two inspiring jewellers and best friends, Francesca Grima and Amy Burton-Totton, as they launch their groundbreaking collaboration GRIMA for Hancocks.

Follow Carol Woolton: @carolwoolton

Produced by Natasha Cowan @tashonfash

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Carol speaks to best-selling author Katherine Howe about the secrets of the Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney papers. Katherine specialises in historical novels and has collaborated with Anderson Cooper on books about both the Vanderbilt and Astor dynastie... more

Carol speaks to legendary singer, actor, model and now jewellery designer Vanessa Williams about her life, jewels, clothes and career, as her VICKISARGE X Vanessa Williams collection launches.

vickisarge.com/collections/vickisarge-x-vanessa... more

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Recent Guests

Leibish Polnauer
Coloured-diamond specialist and diamond dealer
Leibish
Episode: LEIBISH POLNAUER'S COLOURED DIAMOND WORLD
Francesca Grima
Creative Director of Grima, daughter of Andrew Grima
Grima
Episode: A New Chapter In Jewellery: GRIMA For Hancocks
Amy Burton
Creative Director of Hancocks
Hancocks
Episode: A New Chapter In Jewellery: GRIMA For Hancocks
Katherine Howe
Historian and author; Gilded Age expert
Author; Historian
Episode: GILDED AGE STARS: BEST-SELLING AUTHOR KATHERINE HOWE REVEALS THE SECRETS OF THE VANDERBILT WHITNEY PAPERS
Vanessa Williams
Singer, actress, dancer, and jewelry designer
Self - Vanessa Williams jewelry line
Episode: VANESSA WILLIAMS TALKS JEWELLERY & RED CARPET DRESSING
Laurie Wickwire
Diamond and gem expert, historian and educator
Episode: THE STRANGE JOURNEYS OF ROYAL JEWELS with Laurie Wickwire
Mish Torkowski
American jeweler based in Palm Beach, Florida; garden- and nature-inspired jewelry designer
Palm Beach, Florida studio
Episode: AN AMERICAN GARDEN WITH JEWELLER MISH TWORKOWSKI
Tom Moses
Executive Vice President and Chief Laboratory Research Officer of the GIA
Gemological Institute of America (GIA)
Episode: TOM MOSES OF THE GIA - FASHIONS, FACETS AND THE FUTURE OF DIAMONDS
Anna Murphy
Author and fashion director of The Times
The Times
Episode: LIVE at Harvey Nichols with Anna Murphy, Fashion Director at The Times

Host

Carol Woolton
Host of If Jewels Could Talk, renowned jewelry historian and editor with longstanding influence in Vogue and Tatler; expert commentator on jewelry design history and culture

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 170 ratings
  • Amazing

    One of my most favourite podcasts, informative, historical, smart and interesting! Love it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Louisa235
    United States4 months ago
  • Love your Podcast but the sound is horrible

    I absolutely love your content and love all the guests you have on. However, the sound quality is horrible, it makes it so difficult to understand what everyone is saying. Sounds like the guests are in a fish bowl.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Brooklyn Oyster
    United States2 years ago
  • If Jewels Could Talk

    Entertaining, fascinating and inventive podcast. Carol Woolton is a sympathetic and fun interlocutor, who examines human beings’ age old obsession of decorating themselves with the rarest and most opulent of materials by deftly interviewing jewellers and historians. Riveting

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    L. Borgia
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Great content, horrible audio.

    Get a proper microphone. In this day and age it’s ridiculously easy. The sound echoes like it was recorded in an empty house using a cheap phone set on a table across the room.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Keekmojo
    United States3 years ago
  • Exceptional podcast: brilliant and fascinating

    Skilled interviewing of fascinating guests with great stories to tell. Love this.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AlexMCopenhagen
    United Kingdom3 years ago

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Fans appreciate the wide range of guests—from designers to historians—delivering deep dives into provenance and culture.
Listeners praise the host's interview skills and the engaging storytelling that makes jewelry history accessible.
Audience notes occasional sound quality issues but feedback highlights strong content and guest quality.

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LEIBISH POLNAUER'S COLOURED DIAMOND WORLD
Q: How would you advise someone to get into the business today?
Polnauer says the industry is complex and requires substantial capital, so newcomers need to find a niche. He emphasizes kindness, charm, personal relationships and delivering on promises, while noting that his own opportunity was exceptional and cannot easily be repeated.
LEIBISH POLNAUER'S COLOURED DIAMOND WORLD
Q: Do you find more people buying for investment than buying because they love them?
Polnauer says coloured diamonds should be bought for their beauty rather than as a dependable investment. Their value may remain stable for years, but they are not like ordinary stocks.
GILDED AGE STARS: BEST-SELLING AUTHOR KATHERINE HOWE REVEALS THE SECRETS OF THE VANDERBILT WHITNEY PAPERS
Q: What surprised you most about the material?
Howe highlights the depth of everyday interactions—notes, calling cards, and exchanges carried by staff—showing that the social world of the Gilded Age was richly relational, not just spectacular events.
GILDED AGE STARS: BEST-SELLING AUTHOR KATHERINE HOWE REVEALS THE SECRETS OF THE VANDERBILT WHITNEY PAPERS
Q: Where did this new archive appear from?
Katherine Howe explains that the materials came from multiple sources including collectors and family members, with some pieces later purchased at auction and others donated, while the Archives of American Art had already been collecting Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney material for some time.
AN AMERICAN GARDEN WITH JEWELLER MISH TWORKOWSKI
Q: What's the Mish flower or emblem, and how does that influence his work?
He identifies with the wild strawberry as a humble yet magnificent symbol and notes that his design identity often centers on approachable, iconic flowers like poppy or rose, which inform his collections and commissions.

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A stylish deep dive into the world of jewelry, history, and culture, with guests ranging from designers and gemologists to historians and fashion editors. Conversations often explore how personal stories, cultural heritage, and historical events shape jewelry design, collecting, and the meaning behind pieces. The show balances high-end craftsmanship with accessible buying advice and feature-rich backstories, making it appealing to jewelry lovers, fashion historians, and industry professionals alike. A standout throughline is the way jewelry acts as storytelling—from royal collections and historic heists to contemporary design and pop-culture moments.

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Recent guests on If Jewels Could Talk include:

1. Leibish Polnauer
2. Francesca Grima
3. Amy Burton
4. Katherine Howe
5. Vanessa Williams
6. Laurie Wickwire
7. Mish Torkowski
8. Tom Moses

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