SEASON FOUR BROUGHT TO YOU BY FULI GEMSTONES.
Season 4, Ep. 1
ELSA PERETTI'S LIFE IN JEWELS
For the first episode of Carol's fourth season, we enter the world of one of her jewellery heroes: Elsa Peretti. Carol has a wide-ranging conversation with Stefano Palumbo, Elsa's former right-hand-man and now custodian of the Peretti legacy.
Season 4, Ep. 2
MAGICAL VANITY CASES - A COLLECTION FOR A ROCK LEGEND
Carol takes a look at some genuine rarities: jewelled vanity cases. Inspired by the tastes of her late brother, Freddie Mercury, Kashmira Bulsara has assembled this collection with the help of jeweller Peter Edwards, who fills us in on the history of the priceless cases.
Peter and Sarah Hue-Williams's book A Kind Of Magic can be found HERE.
Season 4, Ep. 3
100 Years of Jewelled Treasures from the Tomb of King Tut: Part One
In the first of two special episodes to mark 100 years since the discovery of King Tutankhamun's tomb, Carol speaks to Senior Vice President at Sotheby's, Carol Elkins, about the fascinating story and the collection of Egyptian-themed jewels that are currently showcased at Sotheby's in New York.
Season 4, Ep. 5
JEWELLERY OF THE ACCIDENTAL DUCHESS
What better way to finish the year than with a winter visit to the grand Regency-era seat of the Manners family, Belvoir Castle in Leicestershire, where Carol has a sparkly chat with the Duchess of Rutland, who runs the commercial activities of the castle and hosts the podcast Duchess.
Season 4, Ep. 7
THE EAR EDIT - The History Of Piercing And The Next Frontier
Carol investigates where the world is currently at regarding that ancient method of adorning oneself: piercing. First she discusses the history of the practice with Vanessa Chilton and Zoe Benyon of chic jewellery and piercing studio Robinson Pelham; then she has a wide-ranging discussion with groundbreaking piercing stylist Maria Tash, whose eponymous piercing empire is growing across the world.
Season 4, Ep. 9
VERDURA UNWRAPPED
For this episode, we celebrate one of history’s most innovative and influential jewellery designers, Fulco di Verdura. Carol has a wide-ranging chat about the Sicilian duke with the Verdura company's current owner and chairman, former Sotheby's head of American jewellery Ward Landrigan.
Season 4, Ep. 11
AJA RADEN ON JEWELLERY OBSESSION AND DESIRE
Carol has a feisty conversation with American author and jewellery designer Aja Raden, about the value of diamonds and what drives it, her bestselling book Stoned, and her appearances in the documentary film Nothing Lasts Forever.
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Season 4, Ep. 13
TURQUOISE MOUNTAIN – WHEN JEWELLERY SAVES LIVES
In this episode, Carol speaks to two key figures in Turquoise Mountain, the groundbreaking charity, artisan craft house and retailer: president Shoshana Stewart, and designer Pippa Small. The organisation was founded in 2006 by King Charles III (then Prince of Wales) and former politician Rory Stewart, initially to enhance the traditional Afghan craft industry; it has now expanded to Jordan, Myanmar and Saudi Arabia.
Season 4, Ep. 15
ROYAL JEWELS WITH SUZY MENKES
In our second week of Coronation specials, Carol speaks to the queen of fashion herself, Suzy Menkes, who reveals her jewel predictions for the Coronation, who she thinks is the best-jewelled Royal, what it truly means for an item of jewellery to "belong" to the Royal Family - and much more.
Season 4, Ep. 4
100 Years of King Tut, part 2: Antonio Seijo and Azza Fahmy
For our second special episode marking 100 years since the discovery of King Tutankhamun's tomb, Carol speaks to two jewellers who have long been fascinated and inspired by ancient Egyptian jewellery, Antonio Seijo from Spain and Azza Fahmy from Egypt.
Season 4, Ep. 6
THE GREEN WARDROBE AUDIT featuring Maria Sole Ferragamo and Dana Thomas
Carol starts the New Year 2023 the right way: talking about sustainability. What should we be wearing and buying, and what wasteful clothing and jewellery habits should we be breaking? She's joined by journalist Dana Thomas, presenter of The Green Dream podcast, and sustainable jewellery designer Maria Sole Ferragamo, granddaughter of famed shoemaker Salvatore Ferragamo.
Season 4, Ep. 8
TOM BOLT - ADDICTED TO WATCHES
Carol sits down with the @watchguru_ himself, Tom Bolt, for a chat about the history of the wristwatch, Tom's wayward early years, his stellar career in watch dealing, and his charitable foundation Steps2Recovery.
Season 4, Ep. 10
GOLD - THE ETERNAL ELEMENT
Carol delves into the history and current status of that eternally fascinating and valuable element: Gold. She is joined by editor in chief of Retail Jeweller, Ruth Faulkner, and later in the episode, Dan and Charlie Betts, chiefs of a trio of innovative gold companies, Betts Group, Hummingbird Resources and Single Mine Origin Gold.
Season 4, Ep. 12
AMERICAN VOGUE, GLAMOUR AND JEWELS IN THE 60s WITH NICKY HASLAM
Carol is hosted by legendary interior designer, socialite and arbiter of good taste Nicky Haslam, where they chat about his career, old-fashioned glamour, what's hot and what's not in the jewellery world and Nicky's notorious annual teatowel on which is printed whatever Nicky currently deems to be "common"...
Season 4, Ep. 14
QUEEN VICTORIA AND HIDDEN SECRETS OF THE CROWN JEWELS
In the first of our special episodes in the run up to the Coronation of King Charles III, jewellery specialist John Hawkins speaks to Carol from his home in Tasmania. They discuss Queen Victoria's role in the makeup of the current Crown Jewels, including John's controversial theory about the origin of one of the sapphires.
Season 4, Ep. 16
CORONATION JEWELS - AN INSIDER'S GUIDE WITH GEOFFREY MUNN
For our final Coronation special, just before the big day itself, Carol sits down with historian and TV presenter Geoffrey Munn, to discuss precisely what jewels will be part of the Coronation regalia and the history of the event itself. Carol and Geoffrey chat in the Queen Mary Room at one of the world's oldest and most prestigious jewellers, Garrard in Mayfair.
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Produced by Natasha Cowan @tashonfash
Music & editing by Tim Thornton @timwthornton
Creative direction by Scott Bentley @bentleycreative
Illustrations Jordi Labanda @jordilabanda
Read Carol Woolton in Vogue magazine – vogue.co.uk/fashion/jewellery