Podcasts by Gem Pursuit
Join us in our Gem Pursuit, as we discuss the intricacies of antique and vintage jewellery. Explore the fascinating stories behind these historic pieces, be inspired by the craftsmen and designers that created artistic movements and become captivated with the gemstones that have stood the test of time.
Host is Matty Weldon joined by co-host Alyce Ketcher. As we say out with new and in with the old!
Producer - Ross Hannon
Further podcasts by Matty Weldon
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Courtville: Past, Present & Future from 2021-10-25T06:00:46
In this Bonus Bank Holiday Special episode, we wanted to mark the recent passing of the founder of Courtville, Catherine "Kitten" Pierse by having a chat about the history of how Courtv...
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Religious Symbols from 2021-10-18T06:00:08
Part VII - Religous Symbols
Our fifth season of Gem Pursuit feat. Matthew Weldon & Alyce Ketcher is called 'Treasured Tokens: the Secret Language of Jewellery'
Mourning Motifs from 2021-10-04T06:00:14
Part V - Mourning Motifs
Our fifth season of Gem Pursuit feat. Matthew Weldon & Alyce Ketcher is called 'Treasured Tokens: the Secret Language of Jewellery'
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Victorian Flower Language from 2021-09-27T06:00:05
Part IV - Victorian Flower Language
Our fifth season of Gem Pursuit feat. Matthew Weldon & Alyce Ketcher is called 'Treasured Tokens: the Secret Language of Jeweller...
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Symbols of the Sea from 2021-09-20T06:00:07
Part III - Symbols of the Sea
Our fifth season of Gem Pursuit feat. Matthew Weldon & Alyce Ketcher is called 'Treasured Tokens: the Secret Language of Jewellery'
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The Sun, the Moon & the Stars from 2021-09-13T06:00:19
Part II - Celestial Motifs
Our fifth season of Gem Pursuit feat. Matthew Weldon & Alyce Ketcher is called 'Treasured Tokens: the Secret Language of Jewellery'...
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The Claddagh Ring from 2021-09-06T06:00:18
Part I - The Claddagh Ring
Our fifth season of Gem Pursuit feat. Matthew Weldon & Alyce Ketcher is called 'Treasured Tokens: the Secret Language of Jewellery'...
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SILVER (with Jimmy Weldon) from 2021-06-28T06:00:22
It's a little Gem Pursuit bonus episode, featuring an interview with Matty's Dad and one of the foremost experts on antique Irish silver, Jimmy Weldon.
We sat down for a...
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Harry Winston from 2021-06-07T06:00:18
Part 4 of our 'Firm Favourites: Jewellery Houses That Reign' series is about the King of Diamonds himself, Harry Winston.
The American's love of precious gems was legend...
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Van Cleef & Arpels from 2021-05-31T06:01:58
Part 3 of our 'Firm Favourites: Jewellery Houses That Reign' series has a distinctly French feel as Matty and Alyce discuss the Parisian jewellery giants Van Cleef & Arpels.
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Tiffany & Co. from 2021-05-17T06:00:12
It's the first installment of a new 6-part series called 'Firm Favourites: Jewellery Houses That Reign'. This episode is about the oh-so-beloved American jewellery giant known as Tiffan...
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GOLD [Bonus Episode] from 2021-03-29T06:00:15
We hope you enjoy this surprise bonus episode, all about that most precious and most coveted of all metals...GOLD!
Matty and Alyce go through how to identify and value g...
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Modern Day from 2021-03-22T06:00:30
This 10-part series is a journey in "Jewellery Through the Ages" beginning in the Georgian era and going all the way up to modern day.
It's the final episode in the seri...
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The Eighties from 2021-03-15T06:00:16
This 10-part series is a journey in "Jewellery Through the Ages" beginning in the Georgian era and going all the way up to modern day.
Known in the trade as the repro er...
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The Seventies from 2021-03-08T06:00:10
This 10-part series is a journey in "Jewellery Through the Ages" beginning in the Georgian era and going all the way up to modern day.
This episode is all about the 1970...
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The Swinging 60s from 2021-03-01T06:00:12
This 10-part series is a journey in "Jewellery Through the Ages" beginning in the Georgian era and going all the way up to modern day. We have arrived in the swinging sixties, a decade ...
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The Art Deco Era from 2021-02-08T06:00:48
This 10-part series is a journey in "Jewellery Through the Ages" beginning in the Georgian era and going all the way up to modern day. In this episode, Matthew and Alyce discuss the ext...
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The Edwardian Era from 2021-02-01T06:00:18
This 10-part series is a journey in "Jewellery Through the Ages" beginning in the Georgian era and going all the way up to modern day. In this episode, Matthew and Alyce discuss the Edw...
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The Victorian Era from 2021-01-25T06:00:24
This 10-part series is a journey in "Jewellery Through the Ages" beginning in the Georgian era and going all the way up to modern day. In this episode, Matthew and Alyce chat about the ...
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The Georgian Era from 2021-01-18T06:00:17
This 10-part series is a journey in "Jewellery Through the Ages" beginning in the Georgian era and going all the way up to modern day. In this episode, Matthew and Alyce chat about the ...
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The Gemstone Series (5/5): Pearl from 2020-12-28T06:00:16
Now for something completely different. The final episode in our gemstone series is all about those fascinating, glistening objects known as pearls.
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The Gemstone Series (4/5): Ruby from 2020-12-21T06:00:16
It's episode four and this one is all about that rare and coveted red gemstone known as Ruby.
In this special five-part series, your host Matthew ...
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The Gemstone Series (3/5): Emerald from 2020-12-14T12:00:29
Emerald, that precious green stone!
In this special five-part series, your host Matthew Weldon sits down with co-host and gemstone expert Alyce Ke...
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The Gemstone Series (2/5): Sapphire from 2020-12-07T12:00:16
Sapphire, that mysterious, deep blue stone!
In this special five-part series, your host Matthew Weldon sits down with co-host and gemstone expert ...
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The Gemstone Series (1/5): D is for Diamond from 2020-11-30T12:00:20
First up, Diamonds: the hardest of them all!
In this special five-part series, your host Matthew Weldon sits down with co-host and gemstone expert Alyce Ketcher every Mo...
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Powerscourt Townhouse - 'A Sense of Place' from 2020-11-23T13:54:47
We dive into the importance of a sense of place in this world. We talk antique jewellery, small business, family business and Powerscourt Townhouse.
Ross Hannon expertly...
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Powerscourt Townhouse - a sense of place with Ross Hannon from 2020-11-23T13:54:47
We dive into the importance of a sense of place in this world. We talk antique jewellery, small business, family business and Powerscourt Townhouse.
Ross Hannon expertly...
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The Irish dealer: Jimmy Weldon from 2020-06-04T21:16:33
There aren't many who have been in the antiques business longer then Jimmy Weldon. With specialisations in jewellery and silver, Jimmy provides insights to the trade in Dublin, Ireland ...
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The hunt is real - finding that special one of a kind engagement ring. from 2020-05-18T15:40:14
Found the one? looking for the ring? We chat all things engagement rings and get into the nuts and bolts of hunting for a special once-off antique or vintage engagement ring. Giving tra...
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