Pass The Torch: Legacies in Jewelry
Studying the Greats- Discussions with the World's most renowned Artisan Jewelers and Industry Professionals.
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The Bench Test, Demystified: A Jeweler's Comprehensive Guide with Casey Sobel (opens the original)
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Few moments in a jeweler's career carry as much weight (or as much mystery) as the bench test. This week on Pass The Torch, Nadja sits down with Casey Sobel, a Brooklyn based master jeweler, engraver, and Pratt Institute professor whose career spans Catbird, Alex Sepkus, and Cartier, where she served as a jeweler, technical writer, and educator. Casey pulls back the curtain on what employers are really looking for when they hand you a task and a deadline: how to prepare, what separates clean wor
The Tuggles Interview on Pass The Torch: Legacies in Jewelry (opens the original)
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Matt and Lauren Tuggle are the husband-and-wife team behind Tuggle Designs, a Colorado-based jewelry studio known for its distinctive approach to handcrafted jewelry and thoughtful design. Together, they’ve built a creative practice that blends traditional fabrication, craftsmanship, and a distinctly modern perspective. In this episode, we talk about building a life and business together, the evolution of their work, and the legacy they hope to leave behind in the jewelry industry.
Studio Tour: Nadja de Sá (opens the original)
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TOOLS I TRUST — Pass The Torch Every link below goes straight to the product page. ⭐ START HERE — MY AMAZON STOREFRONT Shop favorites, always updated: https://www.amazon.com/shop/passthetorchjewelers/list/F0Y5YT2EW987?ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ons_mixed_d — PEPETOOLS — 1. 20 Piece Ring Holding Set (Stone Setting & Engraving): https://pepetools.com/products/20-piece-ring-holding-set 2. 80mm Engraving Vice — Stainless Steel: https://pepetools.com/products/80mm-engraving-vice-stainless-steel 3. 4" Guill
Behind The Bench: Bonny Doon Tools (opens the original)
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Step inside Bonny Doon HQ in Taos, New Mexico, with Nadja as Peter Gilroy opens the doors to his incredible workshop. From presses to prototypes, Peter answers a series of shop-focused questions while giving an inside look at the tools, workflows, and ideas that have shaped generations of press work.
Identifying Mission Critical: Carats and Conversion with Katerina Perez (opens the original)
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Solo episode. Nadja on the filter she runs every business decision through, and her honest take on Katerina Perez's Carats and Conversion Instagram selling course.
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