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Gem Pursuit: An Antique Jewellery Podcast
by Matthew Weldon of Courtville Antique & Vintage Jewellers
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Amber
September 28, 2026 · 46 minAmber can preserve a moment for millions of years, hold a static charge, float in salt water and carry the remains of ancient insects. Yet despite its place in jewellery history, it is not actually a mineral or a stone. In this episode of…
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Lapis Lazuli
September 15, 2026 · 34 minFor more than 6,000 years, lapis lazuli has connected Afghanistan, Mesopotamia, Egypt, Renaissance painting and the world of antique jewellery. In this episode Matthew and Fenia explore the deep, violet-blue stone that shows up in the…
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The Lalique Museum Heist
August 31, 2026 · 28 minAn 11 minute raid. Six smashed display cases. Twenty-seven works gone, including one of Rene Lalique's most symbolic jewels: the Woman Dragonfly With Open Wings pendant. In episode 125 of Gem Pursuit, Matthew tells the story of the…
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Garrard & Co
August 17, 2026 · 1 hr 2 minIf you trace Princess Diana's sapphire ring, Queen Mary's crown and the Koh-i-Noor back far enough, one name keeps appearing: Garrard. In this episode of Gem Pursuit, Matthew Weldon and Fenia Sigkoudi tell the story of Garrard & Co…
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House of Bolin
August 3, 2026 · 52 minForget Faberge for a moment. In this episode of Gem Pursuit, Matthew Weldon and Fenia Sigkoudi tell the story of Bolin, the Russian jewellery house that supplied the Imperial Court, became famous for tiaras and high jewellery, and survived…
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Boucheron
July 20, 2026 · 54 minHe was born a draper's son, apprenticed at 14, and told that he would never run his own jewellery business. In this episode of Gem Pursuit, Matthew Weldon and Fenia Sigkoudi trace how Frederic Boucheron built one of the great French…
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Jean-Baptiste Tavernier: Part Two
July 7, 2026 · 41 minMatthew and Fenia continue the story of Jean-Baptiste Tavernier, following his sixth voyage to the Mughal court, his encounter with the Peacock Throne, the rough stone later known as the Hope Diamond, and the restless final chapter of one…
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Jean-Baptiste Tavernier: Part One
June 22, 2026 · 47 minBefore the Hope Diamond had a name or a curse, it passed through the hands of one remarkable Frenchman. This episode tells the story of Jean Baptiste Tavernier, a 17th-century merchant whose six voyages to the East changed the way…
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Careers in Antique Jewellery: How the Trade Works
June 8, 2026 · 49 minHave you ever picked up a piece of antique jewelry and wondered how it got there? Behind every brooch, ring, or sapphire in a boutique window is a network of specialists: historians, gemologists, goldsmiths, appraisers, lapidaries, and…
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How to Get Into the Antique Jewellery Trade | Ask Me Anything
May 25, 2026 · 42 minIn this special Ask Me Anything episode of Gem Pursuit, Matthew Weldon answers your jewellery and gemstone questions from how antique jewellery can be dated without hallmarks, to what truly makes a great emerald, and how newcomers can…
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The Orlov Diamond Mystery: Theft, Power & Lost History
May 11, 2026 · 34 minWas the legendary Orlov Diamond once the eye of a Hindu idol before becoming part of the Russian Crown Jewels? In this episode of Gem Pursuit, Matthew Weldon and Fenis Sigkoudi unravel the extraordinary story of the 189-carat diamond tied…
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The Dresden Green: The Greatest Natural Green Diamond Ever Found
April 28, 2026 · 50 minThe Dresden Green Diamond is one of the rarest diamonds in the world and one of the most mysterious. Its vivid green colour looks almost unnatural… but it’s entirely real. In this episode, we explore how this extraordinary gem gets its…
About the show
Gem Pursuit dives into the world of antique and vintage jewellery, uncovering the stories behind history's most remarkable jewels, from the geological forces that created them to the designers, collectors and icons who brought them to life.
Hosted by Matthew Weldon, CEO of Courtville Antiques, each episode is your guide to the craft, characters, and intrigue behind the world's most fascinating pieces and the factors that drive their value today.
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