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28 August 2026Based on: How Garrard Became Britain's Crown Jeweller
Garrard: The Crown Jeweller Behind Britain's Royal Image
Discover the story of Garrard, from its 1735 London origins to the Crown Jewels, the Koh-i-Noor, royal tiaras and Princess Diana's sapphire engagement ring.
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11 August 2026Based on: Russia's Greatest Jeweller (And Why You Don't Know About It)
Bolin: The Russian Court Jeweller Hidden Behind Faberge
Discover the story of Bolin, the Russian court jeweller whose tiaras, parures and family survival reveal a less familiar side of Imperial jewellery history.
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20 July 2026Based on: How Boucheron Became One of France's Greatest Jewellery Maisons
Five Takeaways From Our Boucheron Episode
Five things to know about Boucheron, from Frederic Boucheron's 1858 gamble in Paris to the Question Mark necklace, Place Vendome, famous commissions and the house's instinct for wearable innovation.
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7 July 2026Based on: Jean Baptiste Tavernier: History's Greatest Jewel Merchant You've Never Heard Of
Jean-Baptiste Tavernier: History's Greatest Jewel Merchant
Jean-Baptiste Tavernier grew from a Paris map seller's son into the 17th-century diamond dealer linked with Golconda, the Mughal court, the Peacock Throne and the Hope Diamond.
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24 June 2026Based on: Careers in Antique Jewellery: How the Trade Works
Careers in the Antique Jewellery Trade: The Hidden Network Behind Every Piece
Get behind the scenes of the antique jewellery trade to understand the wide variety of roles that all have a critical part to play in the journey of a piece.
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