For Goldsmiths’ Stories, artist and jeweller Bibi van der Velden talked to writer Kate Matthams about approaching jewellery-making from a sculptural perspective, working with sustainable and often unusual materials, and the creation of her exquisitely rendered and jewelled menagerie.

In her new three part series The Secret World of Jewellery, Melanie Grant delves behind-the-scenes of the jewellery industry to share the secret ways and wisdom of its pioneers. For the second episode in the series, British designer maker Sara Prentice tells the story of her journey from The Kent Institute of Art and Design to becoming the Creative Director of Garrard, via Cartier, Graff and Faberge, of making jewels fit for royals and rock stars, and the enduring importance of good design.

For Goldsmiths’ Stories, writer Sarah Royce-Greensill talks with British-Nigerian designer-maker Shola Branson about having an outsider's perspective, making things properly, and manifesting your own destiny.

Rie Taniguchi is a Japanese born, British based artist who specialises in depictions of endangered “and under-appreciated” animals in precious metals and stones, predominantly Britannia silver. For Goldsmiths’ Stories she talked to writer Kate Matthams about raising awareness through art, and a lifelong interest in all creatures great and small.

Mark Nuell, comes from a background of drive, commitment, and quiet determination. For Goldsmiths’ Stories, Janice Hosegood talks with the internationally renowned jeweller and gem cutter about his unconventional upbringing, distinctive style, and unique approach to working with gemstones. 

“Small elements of inspiration form layers in my head and sometimes connect together to become a story that I translate into silver.” For Goldsmiths’ Stories, Kate Youde speaks with Japanese Silversmiths Yusuke Yamamote about using everyday observations and sensory experiences to tell stories with silver.

Writer Corinne Julius delves into the fascinating discoveries of silversmith Adele Brereton and woodworker Eleanor Lakelin, who use the unique treasures washed up on the Thames foreshore as starting points for artistic collaboration.

Drawing on Seville’s rich multicultural history, Baelo Art and Jewellery, the partnership of Isobel Torres and goldsmiths Juan-Jose Marmalejo, creates jewellery using traditional techniques, that draws inspiration from ancient relics. Writer Mazzi Odu explores the collaboration for Goldsmiths’ Stories.

In her new series The Secret World of Jewellery, Melanie Grant delves behind-the-scenes of the jewellery industry to share the secret ways and wisdom of its pioneers. In her first episode, Hong Kong based jewellery powerhouse Nicholas Lieou shares his experiences of guest designing for global brands in a journey that took him from the Royal College of Art to Tiffany & Co. This is his story.

Contemporary sculptor Adi Toch takes us on a momentous journey through the history of a particularly fascinating object which sparked her recent V&A commission: Place to Place.

Following on from her first book Coveted: Art and Innovation in High Jewelry, Melanie Grant examines the evolution of jewellery as art with a five-part series focused on some of jewellery’s modern masters.

Inspiration for jewellery can come from many sources, both concrete and conceptual – for Goldsmiths’ Stories, writer Rachel Church explores the impact, effect, and inspiration of cityscapes and the urban landscape on the practice of contemporary craftspeople Daphne Krinos, Jonathan Boyd and Vicki Ambrey-Smith.