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JEWELRY

JEWELRY explores the history, artistry, and impact of personal adornment. 

Featuring classic jeweler Tom Herman; Harriete Estel Berman who creates jewelry with recycled materials; the coeditors of Ornament Magazine; the legacy of modernist jeweler Art Smith; nature-inspired artist Gabrielle Gould; and Navajo/Hopi master jeweler Jesse Monongya.

Now streaming on PBS Video App, craftinamerica.org, pbs.org/craftinamerica. 

PBS broadcast premiere Dec 10, 2021

JESSE MONONGYA.
Art Smith, Galaxy Necklace. Courtesy of the Estate of Art Smith.
TOM HERMAN, THISTLE BRACELET. COURTESY OF THE ARTIST. JEWELRY EPISODE
TOM HERMAN, THISTLE BRACELET. Courtesy of the artist.

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Learn more about Harriete Estel Berman's work - The 10 Modern Plagues

Joanne Hyppolite on NMAAHC's Art Smith collection

Gabrielle Gould on her feather jewelry

Jesse Monongya on growing up in the Navajo Nation

Jesse Monongya on cutting stones

Harriete Estel Berman's Menorah

Joanne Hyppolite on personal adornment

Ornament Magazine & Carolyn L.E. Benesh

Art Smith designing for dance companies

Art Smith's jewelry in museums