Episode 33: Live with Matt Berman, Creative Director, Branding Advisor, Author and Book Designer. We are all experiencing huge changes in the ways we communicate about and present jewelry online as well as in magazines and books. Creative Director, Branding Advisor, Author and Book Designer Matt Berman has seen it all, from major magazines to crafting the launch of George Magazine with JFK Jr. to creating the design for Town and Country Editor Stellene Vollandes’ new book Jewels That Made History: 101 Stones, Myths, and Legends. We discuss Matt’s fascinating background and review his work in the context of the dos and don’ts of presenting jewelry in imagery. We talk about how social media and digitization has changed creative direction and how he works with companies on their branding strategy. We take viewer questions throughout. Interested listeners can also view additional imagery at the Beekman New York instagram @beekmannewyork as well as to watch the full interview at the Beekman New York Fine Jewelry Podcast on YouTube.

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.