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Program runs from noon to 4 PM EST, Saturday
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Noon:
Clare Blatherwick FGA, DGA, Presenting:
Pearls and their Varieties
Always sought after for her vast knowledge and experience in the trade. From Scotland, Clare will lead us on a journey that will cover the various types of pearls, contrasting nacreous and non-nacreous including the unusual types, their value factors, as well as take a look at some of the famous pearls and highlight some of the prices realized at auction.
1 PM:
Kym Hughes, Symmetry Jewellery Valuation Specialists, Presenting:
South Sea Pearls Recognizing a Brand
Kym Hughes is a distinguished member of the professional appraisal community and President of the National Council of Jewellery Valuers (NCJV) of Australia.
Join Kym as she explores the challenges in the identification of south sea pearl branding and delve into the world of Paspaley – the farmer, the wholesaler and the retailer of an exclusive south sea pearl family dynasty spanning nearly 100 years.
The presentation includes a discussion regarding the latest CIBJO guide for classifying natural pearls and cultured pearls.
2 PM: Rui Galopim de Carvalho, FGA DGA., Presenting:
Clarifying Precious Coral
Join renowned gemologist Rui Galopim de Carvalho for a fascinating look at coral.
Along with other biogenic substances, precious corals are among the oldest gem materials used by humankind. The material corresponds to the bio-mineralized exoskeleton of a limited number of marine species and much controversy and misinformation is typically associated with these materials. A clarification is, therefore, in order.
3 PM Mrs. Agnieszka Klikowicz-Kosior and Mr. Michal Kosior, Presenting:
Amber: A Fossilized Organic Gem Material of Plant Origin
The presentation explores amber, a fossilized organic gem material of plant origin, and provides definitions of different types with various shapes, colors, forms, and localities. It explains the factors that influence the evaluation of amber quality and value, and covers common tests used to distinguish genuine amber from imitations, as well as laboratory techniques for identifying amber. While Baltic amber is the dominant type in the worldwide market, this presentation specifically focuses on this particular type of amber showcasing examples of its use in contemporary design.
Organics comprise some of the most challenging materials to evaluate. Subtle differences in quality can have significant influence on value. Treatments as well as imitations are commonly encountered but not always recognized! Whether your appraisal practice focuses on contemporary or estate jewelry, you will not want to miss this opportunity to learn more about some of these wonderfully complex organic gem materials.
