The Power of a Diamond
A podcast by Forevermark
Discover The Power of a Diamond, our latest podcast series where we will be joined by a variety of influential and inspiring guests from around the world who we have had the pleasure of collaborating with.
From fashion designers to conservationists, each one of our guests will be recounting incredible stories from their career, as well as discussing extremely important subjects such as sustainability, equality and looking after the natural world.
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Sophie Elgort: Behind the lens
In this podcast episode, New York based fashion and portrait photographer, director and artist, Sophie Elgort, speaks to childhood friend, writer and fashion stylist, Nneya Richards, about her experiences and ideas in photography, her growth as an artist, mentorship of young women and her love of storytelling.
PART ONE
Solange Azagury-Partridge
Solange Azagury-Partridge is one of Britain’s most celebrated, self-taught female designers, known for her eclectic, witty and colourful fine jewellery. Here she is in conversation with one of her fellow Leopards, Carol Woolton, talking about the glamour and allure of jewellery.
PART TWO
Susan Farmer
From the How to spend it pages at the Financial Times to the press and public relations department at De Beers, Susan Farmer has always had a passion and a place in her heart for jewellery and natural diamonds, and here she discusses this appreciation with Bronwyn Cosgrave.
PART THREE
Theo Fennell
Credited as the man that injected traditional jewellery with glamour, colour and celebrity, jewellery and silverware designer Theo Fennell discusses his work with Elton John as well as his passion for championing British art schools and nurturing the talent of young and upcoming craftspeople with fellow Leopard Carol Woolton.
PART FOUR
Shaun Leane
With modern and fierce designs, Shaun Leane is known for consistently pushing the boundaries of fine jewellery design and fusing jewellery with fashion, particularly in his partnership with the late great Alexander McQueen. Here he talkswith fellow Leopard, Carol Woolton, discussing how his career path led to his provoking designs.
PART FIVE
Stephen Webster
Passionate about his craft and his fearless dedication to cutting-edge processes and the creation of daring, intricate designs, Stephen Webster is heralded for his powerful aesthetic and instantly recognisable designs. Here he talks with Bronwyn Cosgrave about his design style, his passion for music and the importance of supporting the jewellery industry and its young talent.
PART SIX
Carol Woolton
From being the first jewellery editor of Tatler magazine to becoming contributing jewellery director at British Vogue, Carol Woolton is in conversation with Bronwyn Cosgrave discussing her illustrious career and the inside, behind the scenes stories as an author, jewellery historian, stylist and contributing jewellery director at one of the most famous fashion publications in the world.
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Bibhu Mohapatra: Transcending Traditions
From Sari’s to diamonds and everything in between, in this episode, Indian fashion designer, Bibhu Mohapatra, speaks to editor and broadcaster, Mimma Viglezio about stepping away from a traditional Indian role to pursue his career in fashion.
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Levison Wood: Walking with Elephants
Renowned British explorer and conservationist Levison Wood, speaks to Charlie Mayhew, CEO of Tusk, about his most recent expedition across Botswana.
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To Look After The Natural World
Samantha Conti, London Bureau Chief of WWD sat down with Charlie Mayhew, CEO of Tusk, Kester Vickery, Co-Founder of Conservation Solutions and Stephen Lussier, Chairman of Forevermark to discuss the importance of safeguarding endangered species for future generations.