Gem Pursuit: An Antique Jewellery Podcast
Matthew Weldon of Courtville Antique & Vintage Jewellers
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Step into the captivating world of antique and vintage jewellery.
Gem Pursuit uncovers 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, this is your guide to the people, craft, and intrigue behind the world’s most fascinating pieces.
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Careers in Antique Jewellery: How the Trade Works
Have 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,…
How to Get Into the Antique Jewellery Trade | Ask Me Anything
In 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…
The Orlov Diamond Mystery: Theft, Power & Lost History
Was 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…
The Dresden Green: The Greatest Natural Green Diamond Ever Found
The 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…
A New Kind of Dealer: Antique Jewellery in a Social Media World
For generations, the antique jewellery trade has been built on discretion, reputation and knowledge passed quietly from one dealer to another. But that world is changing. In this episode of Gem…
The Florentine Diamond: The Jewel That Vanished for a Century
In this episode of Gem Pursuit, we tell the extraordinary story of one of history’s greatest lost diamonds - the legendary Florentine. A pale yellow diamond of almost 140 carats, the Florentine…
Diamonds Part II: From Rough Crystal to Brilliant Cut
In the second part of our diamond series, we turn from science to history. After exploring how diamonds form and how they are cut in Part I, this episode follows the extraordinary journey of the…
Diamonds: Nature vs Craft, Art vs Science
Diamonds form over billions of years, deep within the Earth's mantle under unimaginable pressure. But what makes them truly extraordinary isn’t only what nature creates - it’s also what human hands…
The Heart Motif in Jewellery
What is the most recognisable symbol in jewellery history? The heart. In this Valentine’s special episode of Gem Pursuit, Matthew Weldon and Fenia Sigkoudi explore the enduring story of the heart…
Andy Warhol's Secret Stash
Andy Warhol is one of the most recognisable artists of the 20th century, but after his death in 1987, it was what he owned that truly shocked the art world. Hidden inside his New York townhouse was a…
Antique Jewellery in the Age of TikTok & AI
As the year turns, Matthew takes stock. In this New Year episode, he reflects on 2025 through the lens of a year spent travelling, learning, and paying close attention — from attending international…
Xmas 2025 Ask us Anything Special
In this festive special episode of Gem Pursuit, Matthew and Fenia answer your brilliant listener questions in a cosy, end-of-year Ask Us Anything special. From spotting the subtle clues that date…
Jewellery in Paintings: Jane Morris (The Blue Silk Dress)
Jane Morris was a muse of the Pre-Raphaelites, a central figure in the early Arts & Crafts movement and the quietly powerful presence at the heart of an influential artistic circle. In this…
Jewellery in Paintings: Princess Caroline of Monaco
In this episode, we explore Andy Warhol’s silkscreen print portrait of Caroline of Monaco, created for Vogue in the early 1980s. We discuss the bold colours, big hair, bare-back pose, and the…
Jewellery in Paintings: The Drake Jewell
In the latest episode of our Jewellery in Paintings series Matthew is joined by Courtville historian Fenia Sigkoudi to explore The Drake Jewel - a magnificent Renaissance pendant that intertwines…
The Louvre Jewellery Heist
In this special episode of Gem Pursuit, we turn from the past to the present — and to one of the most daring jewellery thefts in recent memory. In October 2025, eight pieces of the French Crown…
Jewellery in Paintings: Girl with a Pearl Earring
In this brand new series of Gem Pursuit, we step into the world of fine art to uncover the jewels hidden on canvas. Jewellery in Paintings explores how artists captured the sparkle, symbolism, and…
Instinct at Work: Adventures in Antique Jewellery with Michael Singer
Matthew and Alyce welcome back renowned antique jewellery specialist Michael Singer, Director of Acquisitions at Windsor, New York. Michael shares stories of some remarkable adventures from his…
Three Stories Every Jewellery Salesperson Needs to Know (Live from Las Vegas)
We are delighted to be back from our summer mini-hiatus and have been busy working away on our exciting upcoming podcast series. We'll say no more about that for now.... In the meantime, something a…
Lalique
For our 100th episode of Gem Pursuit, we’re throwing it back to one of your Firm Favourites — the legendary house of Lalique. This special episode marks not just a podcast milestone, but also the…
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