{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/655726485c5f69001257d929/659c2a65ec506c0016c5094e?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"S02E02 - The Blue Diamond⏐The Golden Fleece Insignia","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/655726485c5f69001257d929/1730133401983-6a659f5a-0dba-4cf3-a170-4fb6149b13ea.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Wouldn't you say jewelry empowers us? Don't some jewels make us feel invincible ? Some stones and diamonds might. Take our blue diamond for example. </p><p><br></p><p>In any case, that is how some kings felt as they collected gems, had them set on their crowns and had exuberant sets of jewelry and insignia designed as a means to display their power. </p><p><br></p><p>The famous Golden Fleece King Louis XV had made for him is one of those. It reflects his absolute power… as well as his overthrow. </p><p><br></p><p>Voice of Jewels, a podcast from L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts supported by Van Cleef &amp; Arpels. Unveiling the stories and secrets behind History’s most fascinating jewels.</p><p><br></p><p>With Paul Paradis, Art Historian and Lecturer at L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts. </p><p><br></p><p>Written by Martin Quenehen and Aram Kebabdjian, performed by Edoardo Ballerini and produced by Bababam.</p>","author_name":"L'ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts"}