Ep 74 / Chatting with Gemma Corral about jewelry, auctions and unique pieces and crafts
I have always been attracted to jewelry. Show them off, see them on other people... All that halo of sophistication, history and tradition that surrounds them. Sometimes jewelry can be a bit frivolous, but let's not forget that behind each piece there is an artisan (or several) who have worked with their hands to create something unique. A piece that will be part of our lives and surely that of our family, our descendants or even other people outside our circle. Who doesn't remember their mother's favorite necklace or their grandfather's watch? Many of the most important moments in our lives are symbolized by jewelry: marriage proposals, birthdays, graduations...
We have talked with Gemma Corral from Ansorena about taking care of craftsmanship, of trades that are little by little being lost, has been one of Zubi's objectives since we began our journey. Creating durable, quality pieces is in our DNA as a brand and today, chatting, we found that point in common with their work. Taking care of, repairing, offering another life to jewelry and valuable objects that are looking for another owner is a task that requires a lot of honesty and a lot of left hand since there is a very strong emotional bond between client and piece.
The world of appraisals and auctions is full of stories and anecdotes: Royalty and nobility, unique jewels, thefts, “forbidden” pieces, superstitions, collecting for all tastes… What is the daily life of an auction house like? that puts about 1,400 lots on sale every month? What are the best pieces of jewelry to invest in? Are auctions a market open to any client? Gemma tells us about it in the podcast, don't miss it.
In this podcast we have talked about:
- Fleur de Lis Tiara , made by Ansorena for Queen Victoria Eugenia.
- Lonely Grace Kelly
- Jewel sculptures by Miguel Berrocal.
- The best offer , by Giuseppe Tornatore.
