S7 Ep35 HUDSON & KING JEWELRY: founder and treasure hunter, Olivia - on growing up at flea markets and antique shows, and collecting (and selling!) vintage and antique jewelry.

S7 Ep35 HUDSON & KING JEWELRY: founder and treasure hunter, Olivia - on growing up at flea markets and antique shows, and collecting (and selling!) vintage and antique jewelry.

Author: Emily Stochl November 6, 2023 Duration: 46:19

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Today's episode is with Olivia, the founder and head treasure hunter of Hudson & King Jewelry - a vintage costume and fine jewelry brand based in Westchester, New York. 

Olivia started collecting vintage jewelry at a young age while attending flea markets and antique shows with her parents in New York's Hudson Valley. 

In today's episode, we talk about Olivia's journey to working in fine jewelry and starting her own vintage brand with an emphasis on jewelry from the 1900's-1990's. I learned a lot about vintage jewelry – from sourcing to saving treasured pieces and giving them a new life – on today's show with Olivia. 

So let's dive right in! 

DISCUSSED IN THE EPISODE:

  • [3:17] Olivia grew up going antiquing with her parents in the Hudson Valley.
  • [11:05] Deciding to pursue her interest in jewelry by working in the Diamond District to learn the craft.
  • [16:27] Finding antique jewelry with an inscription inside. 
  • [20:33] What we can learn from observing trends in the jewelry space.
  • [24:36] On clip-0n earrings.
  • [27:10] How to begin an antique jewelry collection.
  • [30:03] Care and cleaning tips from a jewelry expert.
  • [33:15] Stories of special pieces that Olivia has collected over the years.

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SPECIAL THANKS: 

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Every week, Emily Stochl invites you into a conversation that goes far beyond the clothing rack. Pre-Loved Podcast with Emily Stochl is built on the idea that every second-hand garment has a past, and that exploring those histories makes our present style more meaningful. Rather than just offering shopping tips, each episode feels like sitting down with a fascinating friend who shares your passion for vintage, digging into the many layers of what it means to wear pre-owned fashion. You’ll hear from a diverse range of guests-from collectors and stylists to entrepreneurs and historians-as they explore not only personal style but also the practicalities of running a resale business, the complexities of the global second-hand market, and the environmental ethos behind choosing used over new. The heart of this podcast lives in those incredible stories: the serendipitous flea market find, the garment that carries a decade of memories, or the simple, powerful act of giving a piece a new life. Emily guides these discussions with genuine curiosity, making each topic accessible whether you're a seasoned thrifter or just curious about sustainable fashion. It’s a thoughtful, engaging look at how what we wear connects to culture, art, beauty, and the kind of mindful consumption that can reshape an industry. Tune in for a fresh perspective that celebrates the character, sustainability, and deep personal connection found in pre-loved fashion.
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