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Program Outline 434- Jewellery and Metalwork NUNAVUT INUIT LANGUAGES AND CULTURES Jewelry and Metalwork (and all fine arts) PROGRAM REPORT 434 Jewellery and Metalwork Start Term: No Specified End Date End Term: No Specified End Date Program Status: Approved Action Type: N/A Change Type: N/A Discontinued: No Latest Version: Yes Printed: 03/30/2015 1 Program Outline 434- Jewellery and Metalwork Program Details 434 - Jewellery and Metalwork Start Term: No Specified End Date End Term: No Specified End Date Program Details Code 434 Title Jewellery and Metalwork Start Term No Specified End Date End Term No Specified End Date Total Credits Institution Nunavut Faculty Inuit Languages and Cultures Department Jewelry and Metalwork (and all fine arts) General Information Eligible for RPL No Description The Program in Jewellery and Metalwork will enable students to develop their knowledge and skills of jewellery and metalwork production in a professional studio atmosphere. To this end the program stresses high standards of craftship and creativity, all the time encouraging and exposing students to a wide range of materials, techniques and concepts. This program is designed to allow the individual student to specialize in an area of study of particular interest. There is an emphasis on creative thinking and problem-solving throughout the program.The first year of the program provides an environment for the students to acquire the necessary skills that will enable them to translate their ideas into two and three dimensional jewellery and metalwork. This first year includes courses in: Drawing and Design, Inuit Art and Jewellery History, Lapidary and also Business and Communications. -
Watch and Clock Makers
Records Service Records Indexes Watch and Clock Makers This index contains the names; locations and type of watch and clock makers. www.worcestershire.gov.uk/records Complied by Francis Buckley, F.S.A. and George B. Buckley, M.C. from old newspapers and directories. Supplied by Worcester City Museum. January 1984 Surname First Name Established Place Watch/Clockmaker Newspaper Date Reason Other Information Bagnell Before 1770 Dudley Watchmaker Birmingham Gazette 26.02.70 Lost Watch Beavington William 1795 Stourbridge Watchmaker Universal British Directory 1795 Not mentioned Bowler James 1772 Stourbridge Clockmaker Birmingham Gazette 5.10.72 Advertised for John Chance his runaway apprentice Bradley Worcester Not mentioned A well known family of goldsmiths and horologists. An early 18th century watch marked "Bradley, Worcester" is in a Manchester collection. Bradley Samuel 1749-1761 Worcester Watchmaker & Goldsmith Weekly Worcester Journal 27.7.49 - 13.9.50 Bankrupt Berrows Worcester Journal 31.12.61 & 21.2.60 Not mentioned Birmingham Gazette London 6.4.55 Lost watches Evening Post 4.9.53 Not mentioned Birmingham Gazette 18.12.49, 21.1.51 & Not mentioned Bradley Mrs. 1774-1783 Worcester Goldsmith Birmingham Gazette 15.08.74 & 1.9.83 Died 23rd August 1783 High Street Possibly identical with (or related to) Samuel Bradley Bradley Joseph 1749 Worcester Watchmaker Weekly Worcester Journal 2.2.49 Not mentioned Brown Joseph 1767-1796 Worcester Clockmaker & Watchmaker & Berrows Worcester Journal 18.6.67 Mentioned at St. John's end of Severn Bridge Goldsmith Directories 1790 Not mentioned . 1792-96 Newport street Berrows Worcester Journal 27.5.71 St. -
Preliminary Investigation of Purple Garnet from a New Deposit in Mozambique
GIT GEMSTONE UPDATE Preliminary Investigation of Purple Garnet from a New Deposit in Mozambique By GIT-Gem testing laboratory 11 May 2016 Introduction In March 2016, a group of Thai gem dealer led by Mr. Pichit Nilprapaporn paid a visit to the GIT and informed us about a new garnet deposit in Mozambique, that was discovered near the western border with Zimbabwe. They also displayed a large parcel of rough and a few cut stones claimed to be the material found in this new deposit (Figure 1). According to the stone’s owner, these garnet specimens were unearthed from an unconsolidated sediment layer, just a few meters below ground surface. This brief report is our preliminary investigation on the interesting vivid purple garnet from the new deposit in Mozambique. Figure 1: Mr. Pichit Nilprapaporn (center), the stone’s owner, showing a large parcel of purple gar- net roughs claimed to be from a new deposit in Mozambique to the GIT director (left). The Gem and Jewelry Institute of Thailand (Public Organization) 140, 140/1-3, 140/5 ITF-Tower Building. 1st - 4th and 6th Floor,Silom Road, Suriyawong, Bangrak, Bangkok 10500 Thailand Tel: +66 2634 4999 Fax: +66 2634 4970; Web: http://www.git.or.th; E-mail: [email protected] 11 May, 2016 Preliminary Investigation of Purple Garnet from a New Deposit in Mozambique 2 Samples and Testing Procedure The stone’s owners donated some specimens (one 6.10 ct oval-facetted stone and 13 rough samples weighing from 3.83 to 9.43 cts) to the GIT Gem Testing Laboratory for studying. -
HIGHLIGHTS and BREAKTHROUGHS Sapphire, A
1 HIGHLIGHTS AND BREAKTHROUGHS 2 Sapphire, a not so simple gemstone 3 F. LIN SUTHERLAND1* 4 1Geoscience, Australian Museum, 1 William Street, Sydney, NSW 2010, Australia. 5 *E-mail: [email protected] 6 Abstract: Sapphire is a gemstone of considerable reach and is much researched. It still delivers scientific surprises, as exemplified by a 7 recent paper in American Mineralogist that re-interprets the origin of needle-like rutile inclusions that form “silk” in sapphires. 8 Understanding of variations in sapphire genesis continues to expand. Keywords: Sapphire, inclusions, trace elements, genesis 9 Sapphire as a gem variety of corundum has wide use in the gem trade as one of the more historically valuable colored gem stones 10 (CGS) and is mined from a great variety of continental gem deposits across the world. A masterly compendium on this gemstone and its 11 ramifications is recently available (Hughes 2017). As a gem, sapphire ranges through all the colors of corundum, except where 12 sufficient Cr enters its α-alumina crystal structure and causes the red color of the variety ruby. Sapphire, as a key pillar in a wide 13 economic network of gem enhancing treatments, jewelry and other manufacturing enterprises, has elicited numerous scientific and 14 gemological enquiries into its internal nature and natural genesis and subsequent treatments. A further use of sapphire as a synthetic 15 material with a great variety of purposes also has triggered a proliferation of detailed studies on its growth, properties and other element 16 substitutional effects (Dobrovinski et al. 2009). Even with this vast range of studies, this apparently simple gemstone still yields 17 controversies and breakthroughs in understanding its genetic formation. -
Magazine PATEK PHILIPPE
A TUFTS COMMUNICATIONS FINE JEWELRY PUBLICATION C.D.PEACOCK MAGAZINE • OVER 180 YEARS IN CHICAGO AUTUMN/HOLIDAY 2018 ISSUE 3 C.D.Peacockmagazine ROLEX Philanthropy CARTIER Classic Style MIKIMOTO A Lustrous Milestone World Timer by PATEK PHILIPPE HEARTS ON FIRE Put a ring on it FALL 2018 • ISSUE 3 Since 1837, C.D.Peacock has been the Chicago area’s premier source of fine diamonds. At C.D.Peacock we believe that a Scustomer, like a fine diamond, should be forever. Our position as a prominent International jeweler enables our access to the finest diamonds the world has to offer at the best value. We’ve based our reputation on it for over a century. Warmest greetings from all of us at C.D.Peacock. Each year we look forward to the opportunity to share with you our vision and passion that is translated into our exquisite jewelry. In this issue, you will find 2019 trends, profiles on a few of our favorite designers and Swiss watch brands, exotic travel destinations, and much more. While we strive to always stay ahead of the curve to bring you the latest jewelry designs and Wwatch innovations from around the world, at the heart of it all, we are still a family-owned business. At C.D.Peacock we believe in the traditional values of honesty, integrity, customer service, and philanthropy. We still hand-select each item we offer in our stores and have earned a reputation of tremendous international respect within the industry. This holiday season and beyond, we welcome the opportunity to help you select the perfect gift to honor those who give special meaning to your life. -
Distinctive Designs
Distinctive Designs Brides Ring in an Era of Self-Expression by Stacey Marcus Diamond rings have been sporting the hands of newly can elevate a traditional setting to an entirely new level. While engaged women since ancient times. In the mid 1940s, diamonds are always in vogue for engagement rings, millen- DeBeers revived the ritual with its famous “Diamonds Are nials are also opting for nontraditional stones, such as color- Forever” campaign. Today’s brides are blazing new trails by changing alexandrite, beautiful tanzanite, black opal, and even selecting nontraditional wedding rings that express their aquamarine. We are in an age when anything goes, and brides individual style. are embracing the idea of individuality and self-expression!” True Colors says Jordan Fine, CEO of JFINE. “Brides today want to be unique and they don’t mind taking Kathryn Money, vice president of strategy and merchandising chances with colors, settings, and stones. When it comes to at Brilliant Earth agrees: “Customers are seeking products that choosing an engagement ring, natural pink, blue, and even express their individuality and are increasingly drawn towards green diamonds are trending. These precious and rare dia- uniqueness. They want a ring that isn’t like everyone else’s, monds originate from only a few mines in the world, and they which we’re seeing manifested in many different ways, such 34 Spring 2018 BRIDE&GROOM as choosing a distinctive ring setting, using colored gemstones in lieu of a diamond, using a fancy (non-round) diamond, or opting for rose gold.” Money adds that 16% of respondents in a recent survey they conducted favored a colored gemstone engagement ring over a diamond. -
The World of Pink Diamonds and Identifying Them
GEMOLOGY GEMOLOGY as to what dealers can do to spot them using standard, geologists from Ashton Joint Venture found certain indicator The World of Pink Diamonds inexpensive instruments. The commercial signifcance of minerals (such as ilmenite, chromite, chrome diopside, the various types will also be touched on. and pyrope garnet) in stream-gravel concentrates which indicated the presence of diamond-bearing host rocks. and Identifying Them Impact of Auction Sales Lamproites are special ultrapotassic magnesium-rich In the late 1980s, the public perception surrounding fancy- mantle-derived volcanic rocks with low CaO, Al2O3, Na2O colored diamonds began to change when the 0.95-carat and high K2O. Leucite, glass, K-richterite, K-feldspar and Cr- By Branko Deljanin, Dr Adolf Peretti, ‘Hancock Red’ from Brazil was sold for almost $1 million per spinel are unique to lamproites and are not associated with and Matthias Alessandri carat at a Christie’s auction. This stone was studied by one kimberlites. The diamonds in lamproites are considered to be of the authors (Dr. Adolf Peretti) at that time. Since then, xenocrysts and derived from parts of the lithospheric mantle Dr. Peretti has documented the extreme impact this one that lies above the regions of lamproite genesis. Kimberlites sale has had on subsequent prices and the corresponding are also magmatic rocks but have a different composition recognition of fancy diamonds as a desirable asset class. The and could contain non-Argyle origin pink diamonds. demand for rare colors increased and the media began to play a more active role in showcasing new and previously Impact of Mining Activities unknown such stones. -
Fine Watches & Wristwatches
Fine Watches & Wristwatches Including a Private English Collection Tuesday 11 June 2013 at 1pm New Bond Street, London Fine Watches & Wristwatches including a Private English Collection Tuesday 11 June 2013 at 1pm New Bond Street, London Bonhams Enquiries Illustrations Important Notice 101 New Bond Street Paul Maudsley Front cover: Lot 356 A surcharge of 2% is applicable London W1S 1SR +44 (0) 20 7447 7412 Back cover: Lot 36 (detail) when using Mastercard, Visa and bonhams.com Inside front cover: Lot 308 overseas debit cards. Kate Lacey Inside back cover: Lot 318 Viewing +44 (0) 20 7468 8301 The following symbol is used to denote that VAT is due on Sunday 9 June 11am to 3pm Sophia Guy-White Sale Number: 20747 the hammer price and buyer’s Monday 10 June 9am to 4.30pm +44 (0) 20 7447 7413 premium Tuesday 11 June 9am to 11am +44 (0) 20 7468 8370 fax Catalogue: £15 † VAT 20% on hammer price Highlight Viewing [email protected] and buyer’s premium Catalogue Subscriptions: 22 - 25 May +44 (0) 1666 502 200 Island Shangri-La Hotel Shipping * VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hong Kong For information and estimates hammer price and the prevailing on domestic and international rate on buyer’s premium Bids shipping please contact the Important notice +44 (0) 20 7447 7448 Department on: regarding importation Ω VAT on imported items at +44 (0) 20 7447 7401 fax +44 (0) 20 7 447 7413 into the United States 20% on hammer price and the To bid via the internet please visit [email protected] of Corum, Franck prevailing rate on buyer’s premium bonhams.com Muller, Piaget and Customer Services Rolex Watches. -
Gem Wealth of Tanzania GEMS & GEMOLOGY Summer 1992 Fipe 1
By Dona M.Dirlarn, Elise B. Misiorowski, Rosemaiy Tozer, Karen B. Stark, and Allen M.Bassett The East African nation of Tanzania has he United Republic of Tanzania, the largest of the East great gem wealth. First known by Western- 1African countries, is composed of mainland Tanzania and ers for its diamonds, Tanzania emerged in the island of Zanzibar. 1t is regarded by many as the birthplace the 1960s as a producer of a great variety of of the earliest ancestors of Homo sapiens. To the gem indus- other gems such as tanzanite, ruby, fancy- try, however, Tanzania is one of the most promising fron- colored sapphire, garnet, and tourmaline; to date, more than 50 gem species and vari- tiers, with 50 gem species and varieties identified, to date, eties have been produced. As the 1990s from more than 200 occurrences. begin, De Beers has reinstated diamond "Modem" mining started in the gold fields of Tanzania in exploration in Tanzania, new gem materials the late 1890s (Ngunangwa, 19821, but modem diamond min- such as transparent green zoisite have ing did not start until 1925, and nearly all mining of colored appeared on the market, and there is stones has taken place since 1950. Even so, only a few of the increasing interest in Tanzania's lesser- gem materials identified have been exploited to any significant known gems such as scapolite, spinel, and extent: diamond, ruby, sapphire, purplish blue zoisite (tan- zircon. This overview describes the main zanite; figure l),and green grossular [tsavorite)and other gar- gems and gem resources of Tanzania, and nets. -
Making Gravers by William R
WEAR YOUR SAFETY GLASSES FORESIGHT IS BETTER THAN NO SIGHT READ INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING Making Gravers By William R. Smith William R. Smith is well known in the field of clock making. He has recently designed a T-rest for the Sherline lathe that makes it possible to hand turn parts using a tool called a “Graver”, which is a common technique in watch- and clock making. This technique is also used in instrument making and modelmaking for turning special shapes like ball ends without having to grind a specially shaped cutter for the job. Mr. Smith’s credentials include a degree in mechanical engineering as well as FBHI (Fellow, British Horological Institute), FNAWCC (Fellow, National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors), CMC (Certified Master Clockmaker), CMW (Certified Master Watchmaker) and CMEW (Certified Master Electronic Watchmaker.). He has published several books and videos on clock making which will be of interest to anyone wishing to learn more about hand turning techniques or about making clocks. CAUTION: Use gravers carefully. Hold work materials with a and ruin them, all sharpening must be done by hand on a collet. Do not use gravers with a 3-jaw or 4-jaw chuck. A graver bench stone or a special wet grinder. which is inadvertently pushed into a spinning chuck jaw can be The gravers to be described here do not suffer this problem. flung from your hands. See T-rest instructions for further cautions Though harder than high carbon steel gravers and slightly and turning techniques. more prone to chip, they can be reshaped at the bench grinder Carbide Gravers quickly and without harm provided one does not let them I have often been asked to explain why I seem so unimpressed go red or cool them in water during the shaping process. -
Abbott's American Watchmaker and Jeweler
Jlbbotf$ Jimericaii (Uatcbtnaker m(i lewder. ;vi> ^'o ^ ^^i#SK- '{»?B/^^ CM^ a/;: ABBOTT'S AMERICAN WATCHMAKER AND JEWELER AN ENCYCLOPEDIA FOR THE HOROLOGIST, JEWELER, GOLD AND SILVERSMITH CONTAINING HUNDREDS OF PRIVATE RECEIPTS AND FORMULAS COMPILED FROM THE BEST AND MOST RELIABLE SOURCES. COMPLETE DIRECTIONS FOR USING ALL THE LATEST TOOLS, ATTACHMENTS AND DEVICES FOR WATCHMAKERS AND JEWELERS BY HENRY G. ABBOTT ILLUSTRATED WITH 288 ENGRAVINGS C HidAGO: Ge&. K. Hazlitt & Co., PUPUSHBIIS, Copyrighted 1898, by Geo. K. Hazlitt & Co. PREFACE. THE first edition of this work was published in 1893 and met with an unexpected and unprecedented sale, and a second edition was placed upon the market in less than ten months. So much new matter was added that it was found necessary to reset the entire work in smaller type in order to keep the volume within the price at which it was originally placed on the market. It is the first and only book, of which the author has any knowledge, which illustrates and describes modern American tools for the watchmaker and jeweler. The ambitious workman is always in search of knowl- edge, in search of new ideas, new tools and new methods. Patient study, constant practice and ambition are requisite to become pro- ficient in any art. The demand for skilled workmen is constantly increasing, and a person wishing to thoroughly master any art, must be to a certain extent capable of self instruction. To be proficient in any art a man must not be deft of touch alone, but the head must also play its part. -
QR Code Micro-Certified Gemstones
www.nature.com/scientificreports OPEN QR code micro-certifed gemstones: femtosecond writing and Raman characterization in Received: 30 July 2018 Accepted: 30 May 2019 Diamond, Ruby and Sapphire Published: xx xx xxxx Andre Jaques Batista1, Pilar Gregory Vianna 2, Henrique Bucker Ribeiro2, Christiano Jose Santiago de Matos2 & Anderson Stevens Leonidas Gomes3 This paper reports on a micro-certifcation procedure using femtosecond laser irradiation to microscopically mark a single-crystalline gemological and natural diamond, synthetic ruby and synthetic sapphire, inscribing a QR Code on them. The QR-code was composed of a set of 25 × 25 micropoints, and the irradiation energy was optimized at 1kHz repetition rate. The code was made at a 20 µm relative depth into the gemstone surfaces by controlling the incident laser energy, that was set to 3 μJ for all the samples. Characterization by optical and electron microscopy, as well as micro-Raman hyperspectral imaging showed that the microdots have a diameter of about 14 µm perpendicular to the irradiation direction, being laterally spaced by 14 µm-18 µm applied for each sample. This work corroborates the feasibility of using ultrafast laser inscription technology to fabricate microdots with great quality on gemstone surfaces, which ofers a great potential for the jewelry industry to safely micro-encrypt gemological certifcations. The compositional and morphological characterization of the modifed surface was carried by micro-Raman spectroscopy and scanning electron microscopy. Diamond, ruby and sapphire are among the most desired and marketable precious gemstones in the world. Due to falsifcations (imitations and syntheses) and their great variation in quality and price, certifcations are made that try to guarantee their economic, physical and chemical properties.