Episode 21: Nadia Albertini, Heritage and Development, Hurel Textile and Embroidery, joins us to discuss how couture embroidery recreates jewels on the runway. Nadia shares original sketches and swatches as well as incredible images from the finished jewel-inspired works of famed houses Christian Dior, Yves Saint Laurent, Givenchy and many more. We look at examples including the wedding gown of Farah Diba, Shahbanu of Iran. The House of Hurel, founded in 1879, has remained family owned and has been recognized by the French government as an Enterprise of Living Heritage for its role in French fashion, and Nadia explains how the house collaborates with fashion designers to generate “jewels” in embroidery. We take viewer questions throughout. Interested listeners can also view additional imagery at the Beekman New York instagram @beekmannewyork as well as the full interview at the Beekman New York Fine Jewelry Podcast on YouTube and Vimeo.

Each episode of the series features a conversation between Dr. Sharon Novak, certified gemologist and co-founder of Beekman New York, and an industry expert within the luxury space, highlighting their shared joy and appreciation of fine jewelry. Topics include mixing period jewelry with modern pieces, heritage and craftsmanship of luxury jewelry houses worldwide, certfied natural and phenomenal gems and collecting vintage jewelry.