In this new episode of Il était une fois le bijou, host Anne Desmarest de Jotemps welcomes three women leading family jewelry houses: Marianne Fisher (Paul Fisher Jewelry, fifth generation), Melissa Wolfgang Amenc (Golay Fils & Stahl, sixth generation in the jewelry industry) and Ida Faerber (Faerber Collection, fourth generation). Part of the 7th playlist, “Les Univers de GemGenève,” this conversation explores what it means to grow up in, and then lead, a family jewelry business.

How does a calling begin when you grow up between a shop, a safe and the international jewelry fairs? The three guests share how they started, sometimes at a very young age, and how hard it can be to make your own mark in an industry where everyone knows your family. They speak openly about being a woman in the trade: earning the respect of clients from the previous generation, dealing with impostor syndrome, and staying firm without losing your calm.

They also share their perspective as jewelers: intuition, attention to how a piece is actually worn, a preference for exceptional pieces over volume, brand identity, and reaching a younger clientele for a house nearly 200 years old. Working with a father, a brother or partners brings its own challenges, and they explain how they found their place.

Finally, the question of legacy: what advice to give the next generation, whether to encourage your daughters to join the business, and why a trade built on trust, where deals are sealed with a handshake, remains a privilege.

A must-listen for anyone passionate about fine jewelry, family-owned houses and women’s leadership.

Les podcasts de la joaillerie, du savoir-faire et du luxe par Anne Desmarest de Jotemps, fondatrice de Il était une fois le bijou

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