Aja Raden

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Aja Raden
Born1980or1981(age 44–45) [1]

Aja Raden is an author, historian, scientist and jewelry designer. [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] She wrote a widely-reviewed 2015 nonfiction book about the social history of gems but is more well-known for her appearance in the 2022 documentary Nothing Lasts Forever.[ citation needed ]

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Education and early career

Raden studied physics and ancient history at the University of Chicago. [1] She worked for the House of Kahn Estate Jewelers in Chicago and for Tacori in California. [1]

Writing and commentary on gems

Kirkus called her 2015 nonfiction work discussing the history of jewelry, Stoned, "a lively, incisive cultural and social history". [2]

The Wall Street Journal described her appearance on the 2022 documentary Nothing Lasts Forever as "comically caustic". [6] Decider called her appearance "an extremely witty breath of fresh air" and said that her "go-for-broke, take-no-prisoners disdain for bullshit is inspiring". [7] Variety called her appearance "endlessly quotable". [8] Indiewire called her the documentary's standout and a "natural scene stealer", saying she "radiates charisma with dramatic turns of phrase and a highly attuned bullshit meter". [9]

Bibliography

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 Beckett, Kathleen (2016-03-20). "The Stories of 8 Gems That Changed History". The New York Times. ISSN   0362-4331 . Retrieved 2023-02-19.
  2. 1 2 3 Stoned. Kirkus Reviews. 2015.
  3. ↑ "Lowdown on the diamond industry leaves no stone unturned". Camden New Journal. Retrieved 2023-02-19.
  4. ↑ Murray, Noel (2023-02-10). "Review: Reese Witherspoon and Ashton Kutcher swap homes in gimmicky 'Your Place or Mine'". Los Angeles Times . Retrieved 2023-02-19.
  5. ↑ Kenny, Glenn. "Nothing Lasts Forever movie review (2022) | Roger Ebert". RogerEbert.com . Retrieved 2023-02-19.
  6. 1 2 Anderson, John (9 February 2023). "'Nothing Lasts Forever' Review: What Makes a Diamond". Wall Street Journal. Retrieved 2023-02-19.
  7. ↑ Serba, John (10 February 2023). "'Nothing Lasts Forever' Showtime Review: Stream It Or Skip It?". Decider . Retrieved 2023-02-19.
  8. ↑ Debruge, Peter (2022-02-13). "'Nothing Lasts Forever' Review: Brilliant Diamond Doc Reveals What Could Burst the Bauble Bubble". Variety. Retrieved 2023-02-19.
  9. ↑ Dry, Jude (2022-03-17). "'Nothing Lasts Forever' Review: Glittering Documentary Is the Diamond Industry's Worst Nightmare". IndieWire. Retrieved 2023-02-19.
  10. ↑ Hughes, Kathryn (2021-07-28). "The Truth About Lies by Aja Raden review – a history of deceit, hoaxes and cons". The Guardian. ISSN   0261-3077 . Retrieved 2023-02-18.
  11. ↑ "From Trading Beads To The First Wristwatch, A History Of Shiny Objects". NPR . 14 December 2015.
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