Episodes: 45
Frequency: Irregular
Rating: 5.0/5.0
Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000
Listener location: USA
YouTube: 477 subscribers
Publicly listed emails
nadja@passthetorchjewelers.com
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Nadja de Sá Van Diest - Nadja de Sá Van Diest is the host and creator of Pass The Torch: Legacies in Jewelry, which explores the work, techniques, careers, and legacies of artisan jewelers and industry professionals.
Casey Sobel - Bench Tests, Jeweler Hiring Standards, Technical Preparation, Craftsmanship, And Jewelry Education.
Lauren Tuggle - Building A Jewelry Studio And Life With A Creative Partner, Evolving Design Practice, Handcrafted Work, And Professional Legacy.
Matt Tuggle - Building A Jewelry Studio And Life With A Creative Partner, Evolving Design Practice, Handcrafted Work, And Professional Legacy.
Peter Gilroy - Jewelry Workshop Tools, Hydraulic Presses, Prototypes, Shop Workflows, And The Development Of Press Work.
Jordan Barnett-Parker
October 07, 2026
Goldsmith Jordan Barnett-Parker trained in Pforzheim, Germany, earned his Meisterbrief, and built a private studio on the coast of Maine one tool at a time. He shares how he did it, and what he would tell every jeweler starting out.We talk about buying used and trading up, starting a trade repair business, honesty at the bench, and why real insurance and overnight insured shipping are not optional.CHAPTERS00:00 Welcome01:21 Training in Germany07:47 A philosophy of service09:40 Building a stud...
The Bench Test, Demystified: A Jeweler's Comprehensive Guide with Casey Sobel
September 30, 2026
Few moments in a jeweler's career carry as much weight (or as much mystery) as the bench test. This week on Pass The Torch, Nadja sits down with Casey Sobel, a Brooklyn based master jeweler, engraver, and Pratt Institute professor whose career spans Catbird, Alex Sepkus, and Cartier, where she served as a jeweler, technical writer, and educator. Casey pulls back the curtain on what employers are really looking for when they hand you a task and a deadline: how to prepare, what separates cl...
The Tuggles Interview on Pass The Torch: Legacies in Jewelry
September 02, 2026
Matt and Lauren Tuggle are the husband-and-wife team behind Tuggle Designs, a Colorado-based jewelry studio known for its distinctive approach to handcrafted jewelry and thoughtful design. Together, they’ve built a creative practice that blends traditional fabrication, craftsmanship, and a distinctly modern perspective. In this episode, we talk about building a life and business together, the evolution of their work, and the legacy they hope to leave behind in the jewelry industry.
A Thousand Facets · Low booking difficulty · 1,000 - 10,000 listeners
Pass The Torch: Legacies in Jewelry is hosted by Nadja de Sá Van Diest. Its publicly listed email is nadja@passthetorchjewelers.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.
The publicly listed email for Pass The Torch: Legacies in Jewelry: nadja@passthetorchjewelers.com.
Podseeker estimates Pass The Torch: Legacies in Jewelry reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.
Pass The Torch: Legacies in Jewelry typically books rising experts. Typical guest background: Established artisan jewelers, metalsmiths, jewelry educators, studio founders, and specialists in jewelry fabrication, tools, or workshop practice. Common among recent guests: Operating a recognized jewelry studio or fabrication business; Building a sustained professional career in jewelry making or design; Teaching jewelry techniques or professional practice. Recent guests include Casey Sobel, Lauren Tuggle, and Matt Tuggle.
Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.
Recent episodes cover Art, Jewelry Design, Jewelry Making, Metalsmithing, and Craftsmanship. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.
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