A thousand facets sits with Baiyang Qiu and they talk about her education as an industrial designer before she was accepted to SCAD. How a dandelion was a catalyst to her voice and her journey to be the incredible artist she is now! This conversation is truly delightful! About: “Inspired by nature and its beautiful forms, I use extremely fine gauge wire of high karat gold and platinum to bring my designs to life. Whether it be a tiny raindrop gliding down a leaf or a butterfly emerging from its chrysalis, vine-like wire work becomes a three-dimensional line drawing that captures transitory mo ..read more

A thousand facets sits with Emily Thatcher and they spoke about her love for making things, her fascination with microbiology and of course, this turned into a history podcast because why not?! Hope you enjoyed this conversation! Artists Statement My voluminous settings, in which I seat the stone, give space to admire their many aspects. The placement of the stone in the setting parallels the microscopic structures that are so fascinating to me. The interplay of light & shadow is another important aspect of my metal work; using gentle curves, intersected by flat plains, creating a si ..read more

A thousand facets sits with Chris Boland and they talked about his love for minerals, geology and the true meaning of his inspirations. We question what it is to be responsible in the jewelry business and what is the right music to listen while you work! Spoiler alert, we disagree! About Chris Boland My fascination of inorganic structure is used to inform my bespoke jewellery pieces. Strong, bold shapes stress the unique qualities of the inclusions of the gemstones. I draw inspiration from surface treatment of architectural metalwork and sculpture, where marks made during the cons ..read more

A thousand facets sits with the charismatic Allana Lalot and they talk about how she started in the world of sales in the jewelry industry! She had a passion for music and without knowing, she'll be wrapped in the jewelry world! Hope you can join us for this funny, insightful and educational conversation. About Allana: Allana left Australia at 21 in pursuit of a career in the music industry, which landed her in Vancouver, Canada which has been home for the past 17 years. She has worked in the jewelry industry now for 13 years doing everything from PR to marketing and sales - traveling the glob ..read more

A thousand facets sits with Rachel Jones, they talk about her beginnings in the jewelry world, her inspirations and how she found her voice! We discuss her research on creating the ombre alloys that she is getting known for! Hope you enjoy this wonderful conversation! ABOUT RACHEL Rachel’s handcrafted jewellery brings together colourful gemstones and gold that shifts in light that mesmerize.  Brimming with colour, each piece is a one of a kind treasure, that’s brings the joy of colour through artistry and craftsmanship. Inspired by precious jewellery materials, Rachel works with the fou ..read more

A thousand facets sits with PR extraordinaire Amy Wilson to talk about her beginnings in the Fashion Industry, the way Patricia Fields and Alexander McQueen inspired her and how she stumbled on the world of jewelry and never looked back! We discuss the importance of sustainability and how she picks the people she likes to work with! You can follow Amy Wilson on Instagram @amy_wilson_pr Please visit @athousandfacets on Instagram to see some of the work discussed in this episode. Music by @chris_keys__ https://youtu.be/nKQHjg_E0yE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adc ..read more

A thousand facets sits with Hannah Blount where they talk about her love for eggs, her upbringing with Nantucket and the beauty of "waiting". They discuss her different collections, what's the inspiration behind it including her grey ladies, And of course, we need to talk about the head of HR, Beryl! About: The daughter of a fisherman and a seamstress, Hannah was raised in the tradition of hand skills, hard work, and dedication. In their weathered island home, she and her six siblings learned how to entertain themselves amidst the chaos that comes with such a large family. The dingy fishing p ..read more

A thousand facets sits with Shivani Chorwadia to talk about her British/Indian roots, the inspiration her cultural background plays in her work and just their affinity for all things beautiful! “ADORNING BODIES WITH OBJECTS CREATED USING OUR HANDS; ROOTED IN IDENTITY, SELF-EXPRESSION AND CONNECTION. THIS IS WHAT JEWELLERY MEANS TO ME.” With a curiosity to explore dualities existing within contemporary visual culture, traditional artisanship + technical innovation, Shivani Chorwadia creates sculptural fine jewellery expressing the tension between a modern minimalist aesthetic and the richness ..read more

Ellis Mhairi Cameron sits with A thousand facets and talk about her Scottish upbringing, her name and how the terrain in Scotland has influenced the colors and textures of her jewelry. From Ellis: All of my jewellery stems from an interest in how our identities are influenced by our specific locations and how this forms social heritage. Throughout history, regardless of country or continent, ancient cultures have adorned their bodies. A focus of my research is exploring the reasoning behind why we wear jewellery and the symbolism and sentiment that a piece of jewellery can hold.  Sin ..read more

On this episode, A thousand facets will introduce the podcast and answer some of the questions sent on the instagram stories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices ..read more