Episode 29: Live with Francois Arpels, On Growing Up Van Cleef & Arpels.What is it like to be born into a family with a name that is not only famous in an industry, but of cultural importance to a country as well? Francois Arpels joins us to discuss growing up inside the Van Cleef & Arpels company and the Arpels family. He shares family photos, discusses legendary Van Cleef & Arpels innovations including the mystery setting and the zip necklace, original sketches and anecdotes from his father Pierre’s famous creation of the crown of Farah Diba Pahlavi of Iran, and much more. We take viewer questions throughout. Interested listeners can also view additional imagery at the Beekman New York instagram @beekmannewyork as well as to view 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.