TRUTH! As someone who has bought and cherished valuable fine jewellery - and sadly had to sell it when hard times hit - I've been on both sides of the equation. Selling your beautiful, unique items of jewellery is soul destroying. I would not have sold it unless I was desperate - and of course the jeweller buying it could smell my desperation! Yes, they insult the pieces you're selling, to give you the lowest possible price. The following day, you'll walk past their chi-chi fine vintage jewellery store and see the items they disparaged and picked holes in gracing a bust at the front of their shop window marked at five or six times what they gave you for it! Since that experience, by view is to own less items, and enjoy them. Having jewellery sitting in a box somewhere is pointless. Wear your best pieces everywhere, and get maximum value for money from them. You're a long time dead!

Thank you! Agreed - Patrizia is fabulous.

I have told him to say hello! Many thanks!

@@beekmannewyorkfinejewelry2832 merci 👍😊

@@beekmannewyorkfinejewelry2832 Merci beaucoup! :)

Hopefully there is something here for everyone! Isn't it fun to see a pioneer of auctioneering? She is the first woman auctioneer at Christie's ever - pretty cool!

She's the best!

LOL!

Yep! Isn't it nice to see that they are friends as well as colleagues?

LOL! Frank is certainly one of the most fascinating people we know.

Couldn't agree more! Thank you for watching.

Thank you for tuning in 💎

She's the best! Thank you for watching.

No offense taken! It is really interesting to note the cultural differences with jewelry. We are huge supporters of wearing whatever you love the most whenever you want to wear it (except during sports!). Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts.

Agreed! They are all such interesting people as well as fantastic performers.

@@beekmannewyorkfinejewelry2832 true - I have a growing admiration for each of them, in particular, as human beings:) When this video first began, I honestly thought - how is "high jewelry" even relevant in this moment where so many people worldwide are living without their basic needs being met? There is just so much inequality... I kept watching and was impressed with how much you know and love what you do - your art form. I would have liked to have heard more about how you (if you do) partner with ethical suppliers, since most mining for precious gems is unethical. You mentioned some of the recycling of jewels and pieces - can you tell us more? Thank you!

@@soldaliberdade13 First, thank you for such wonderful feedback - it means a lot, and YES, thrilled to share more regarding sustainability. In Episode 7, Laurie and Simon Watt talk through the concept of "fair trade" and their personal experiences in sourcing gems in Burma, Sri Lanka and Ethiopia. In Episode 9, designer Anna Sheffield talks about how she works to source sustainably, and in tomorrow's episode 10 designer Stephen Webster, who pioneered work with fair trade gold, talks about how he became involved. It is an ever evolving process, which is why we are committed to recirculating existing works, which allows for beautiful jewels to be enjoyed without additional damage to the earth. Please let us know what you think of these other discussions!

Thank you! So happy that you enjoyed it.

We love talking to you @annasheffield! Your work is extraordinary. xx

Thank you so much! We will be adding new podcasts every Thursday during shelter in place and hope you continue to enjoy them.

So glad you enjoyed it. We completely agree!

Thank you! We agree - they are terrific and so interesting!

So glad to hear it! Thank you!

Agreed!

Hi Anne, we have a list of them. DM us @beekmannewyork