S11E02 - Voyage of Gemstones⏐The Blue Routes of Lapis Lazuli

About this episode

This episode explores the history and significance of lapis lazuli, a gemstone revered for its deep blue color and historical trade routes.

Lapis-lazuli…The blue stone… Pliny the Elder described me as “a fragment of the starry firmament.” My color—ultramarine, a deep blue flecked with gold—has led many to believe that I am the gem of the gods. I have traveled practically all around the world and have even given rise to one of the oldest trade routes…    Voice of Jewels is a podcast by L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts, with the support of Van Cleef & Arpels.   With the participation of Laetitia Gilles Guery, gemologist and professor at L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts.    Written by Martin Quenehen and Aram Kebabdjian, performed by Edoardo Ballerini, and produced by Bababam.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Hosts: Martin Quenehen, Aram Kebabdjian, Edoardo Ballerini

Guest: Laetitia Gilles Guery

Topics covered

• gemstones
• lapis lazuli
• trade routes
• history
• gemology

Keywords

• lapis lazuli
• gemstones
• trade routes
• gemology
• history

Sponsors

Van Cleef & Arpels

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: L'ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts, Bababam

Places: Acast

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