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For You, Mom KENDRA SCOTT Elisa Necklace in White Howlite/Silver $60 | Cynthia Pendant Necklace in White Howlite/Silver $68 Reid Pendant Necklace in White Howlite/Silver $88 | Elle Earrings in White Howlite/Silver $65 2 Cynthia Cuff Bracelet in Silver White Mix $78 KENDRA SCOTT Elisa Necklace in White Howlite/Silver $60 | Cynthia Pendant Necklace in White Howlite/Silver $68 Reid Pendant Necklace in White Howlite/Silver $88 | Elle Earrings in White Howlite/Silver $65 TORY BURCH Cynthia Cuff Bracelet in Silver White Mix $78 Kira Chevron Small Camera Bag in Limone, Pink City and Bluewood $358 3 KATE SPADE NEW YORK Augusta Bilayer Square Polarized Sunglasses in Black/Pink $180 Lillian Filigree Temple Round Sunglasses in Crystal/Beige $160 Britton Metal Arm Square Polarized Sunglasses in 4 Brown/Blue Havana $180 CLOTH & STONE Flutter Sleeve Striped Tank in Multi $68 JOE’S JEANS The Scout Mid Rise Slim Tomboy Crop Jeans $178 BIRKENSTOCK Women’s Arizona Birko-Flor® Sandal in White $100 BONNIE JEAN Knit to Chambray Romper in Blue $36 BIRKENSTOCK Kid’s Arizona Soft Footbed Sandal in White $60 5 Just for Mommy & Me HAMMITT Hunter Backpack in Pewter $325 Hunter Mini Backpack in Pewter $195 CECELIA Sunbeam Wooden Earrings $28 Ginkgo Seed Drop Wooden Earrings $28 Chevron Triangle Wooden Earrings $28 Sunburst Tiered Wooden Earrings $28 Pomegranate Rectangular Wooden Earrings $28 6 Just for Mommy & Me CARA Open Raffia Hoop Earrings in Sage $26 | Mini Tassel Teardrop Earrings in Sage $26 Woven Hoop Earrings in Light Grey $26 | Woven Raffia Hoop Earrings -
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“The birth of a Pearl is a wondrous event. A particle of sand, piece of a shell, or foreign object drifts into the Oyster’s body and the oyster begins to secrete layers of nacre (Mother-of-Pearl) around the irritant. Over time, the layers transform into a glowing one-of-a-kind Pearl. Pearls have taught me about gratitude and nature’s wisdom. How many of us are able to take a challenge, as Oysters do, and find the gift in it? It isn’t always easy to find the positive in the hardships we endure, but in time beauty is often revealed. When we assimilate what we have learned from the difficulties we have overcome, we can then celebrate them as blessings and continue to grow. Every woman deserves to feel beautiful. Pearls can help us feel beautiful on the outside, while we practice embracing the challenges on the inside.” I’d like to share our Treasured Gems with you: Gem #1: Everything happens to us for a reason, from which I can learn and grow. Gem #2: Trusting my intuition and a power greater then myself provides the best guidance. Gem #3: All I have is today. Let me make today a fully alive day. Gem #4: I will take full responsibility for my choices and not feel responsible about the choice of others. Gem #5: I will not hurt others, instead I will use compassion and always use respect. Gem #6: When I treat myself as a priority, I am better able to deal with life’s challenges. -
The Good Germans the Hemmerles, Munich’S First Family of Jewelry, Design Baubles That Are Truly One of a Kind
Clockwise from left: Chris- tian and Stefan Hemmerle at home; Hemmerle’s 18k white gold, black iron and aquamarine ring, 18k red gold, moonstone, amethyst and sapphire brooch, and 18k white gold, red patinated copper, spinel and amethyst earrings, prices available upon request, at Hemmerle, 011.800.2422.6000. ccessories ∂lash ccessories a W The Good Germans The Hemmerles, Munich’s first family of jewelry, design baubles that are truly one of a kind. Photographs by S t e f a n K o r t e t’s not every client request that 230 pieces of haute joaillerie each year in its inspires a designer to branch off into a 12-artisan Munich workshop, is renowned direction he never before imagined— for its austere architectural settings ren- I and subsequently to develop an entirely dered in unorthodox materials including new style in doing so. But that’s exactly how copper, stainless steel, brass, aluminum and the German jewelry house Hemmerle came rare woods, and for its use of exquisitely to enjoy its current status as one of today’s cut colored gemstones. The heaviness of most inventive and sought-after jewelers. a masculine charcoal-hued iron band, for It all began in 1995, when a prominent instance, only enhances the sharp angles of Munich art collector commissioned Ste- an emerald-cut 40-carat electric blue aqua- fan Hemmerle, a third-generation jeweler, marine ring, while the warm hues of orange to create a birthday present for his wife, a and red patinated copper perfectly com- woman who detested flashy gems. -
Phenomenal Gemstones Possess Striking Optical Effects, Making Them Truly a Sight for Sore Eyes
THE PHENOMENAL PROPERTIES OF GEMS Phenomenal gemstones possess striking optical effects, making them truly a sight for sore eyes. Here is GIA’s guide to understanding what makes each phenomenon so uniquely brilliant. ASTERISM CROSSING BANDS OF REFLECTED LIGHT CREATE A SIX-RAYED STAR-LIKE APPEARANCE. ASTERISM OCCURS IN THE DOME OF A CABOCHON, AND CAN BE SEEN IN GEMS LIKE RUBIES AND SAPPHIRES. ADULARESCENCE THE SAME SCATTERING OF LIGHT THAT MAKES THE SKY BLUE CREATES A MILKY, BLUISH-WHITE GLOW, LIKE MOONLIGHT SHINING THROUGH A VEIL OF CLOUDS. MOONSTONE IS THE ONLY GEM THAT DISPLAYS IT. AVENTURESCENCE FOUND IN NATURAL GEMS LIKE SUNSTONE FELDSPAR AND AVENTURINE QUARTZ, IT DISPLAYS A GLITTERY EFFECT CAUSED BY LIGHT REFLECTING FROM SMALL, FLAT INCLUSIONS. CHATOYANCY OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE “CAT’S EYE” EFFECT, BANDS OF LIGHT ARE CAUSED BY THE REFLECTION OF LIGHT FROM MANY PARALLEL, NEEDLE-LIKE INCLUSIONS INSIDE A CABOCHON. NOTABLE GEMS THAT DISPLAY CHATOYANCY INCLUDE CAT’S EYE TOURMALINE AND CAT’S EYE CHRYSOBERYL. IRIDESCENCE ALSO SEEN IN SOAP BUBBLES AND OIL SLICKS, IT’S A RAINBOW EFFECT THAT IS CREATED WHEN LIGHT IS BROKEN UP INTO DIFFERENT COLORS. LOOK FOR IT IN FIRE AGATE AND OPAL AMMONITE (KNOWN BY THE TRADE AS AMMOLITE). LABR ADORESCENCE A BROAD FLASH OF COLOR THAT APPEARS IN LABRADORITE FELDSPAR, IT’S CAUSED BY LIGHT INTERACTING WITH THIN LAYERS IN THE STONE, AND DISAPPEARS WHEN THE GEM IS MOVED. INSIDER’S TIP: THE MOST COMMON PHENOMENAL COLOR IN LABRADORITE IS BLUE. PLAY OF COLOR THE FLASHING RAINBOW-LIKE COLORS IN OPAL THAT FLASH AT YOU AS YOU TURN THE STONE OR MOVE AROUND IT. -
Estate Jewelry Their Signed Work Consistently Fetches a Premium—Sometimes up to Three Times the ESTATE JEWELRY Only Reliable Source
HOW TO BUY Most estate dealers insist that the finest pieces never go on display. In addition JAR workshop at Place Vendôme turns out heirloom pieces that regularly earn two to Deco-era Cartier, the market is perpetually starved for natural (as opposed to cul- to three times their estimates at auction. Other designers to watch include Munich- tured) pearls and über-rare gemstones: Kashmir sapphires, “pigeon’s blood” Burmese based Hemmerle and New York’s Taffin, by James de Givenchy, a nephew of the cel- rubies from the fabled tracts of Mogok, Golconda diamonds. Most of the mines that ebrated couturier Hubert de Givenchy. produce these treasured gems have long since closed, making estate jewelry their Signed work consistently fetches a premium—sometimes up to three times the ESTATE JEWELRY only reliable source. value of a similar but unsigned piece. Greg Kwiat, the new CEO of Fred Leighton, says BY VICTORIA GOMELSKY “We have about a half-dozen people we call” when something special turns up, he recently inspected an important 1930s diamond necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels: says Walter McTeigue, co-founder of high-end jeweler McTeigue & McClelland, citing “On the strength of that signature, we increased our offer by 50 percent.” The provenance of a major piece of jewelry can often add to its allure and its retail value. an oil-shipping magnate, a publish- Add a well-documented prove- ing heiress, and a star hedge-fund M.S. Rau Antiques nance to the mix, and all bets are off. manager as clients who make his Jacques-Charles “A Cartier bandeau that was once But be sure you get the story straight before you hand over the cash Mongenot Louis XVI short list. -
To Read the Newsletter Sample
American Society of Jhistoriansewelry newsletter vol. 31, no. 1, spring/summer 2017 A Letter from the President Dear ASJH Member: COVER: Necklace, 1929. Pro- The jewelry world is populated with fascinating, compelling, and unforget- duced by Van Cleef & Arpels (Paris, France). Platinum, carved table individuals, many of whom have been industry mentors and leaders. It is rubies, diamonds; l. 41.3 cm. The with great sadness that we inform you of several deaths that have taken place Adrien Labi Collection. Photo: Siegelson, New York. recently: those of Liana Paredes, Kenneth Jay Lane, Daphne Farago, and Fred Leighton. OPPOSITE: “Giraffe” Necklaces and Bracelets, ca. 1927. Designed Ms. Paredes was the chief curator and director of collections at Hillwood by Jean Dunand (French, b. Estate, Museum, and Gardens, the famed museum in Maryland founded by Switzerland, 1877–1942). Red and black lacquer, Oréum; necklaces: Marjorie Merriweather Post. She was a highly esteemed expert on French diam. 11.4–14.6 cm; bracelets: decorative arts and interiors and was both author and co author of numerous diam. 6–7 cm. Siegelson, New York. works on porcelain and collectibles, including Sevres Then And Now: Tradition in Porcelain 1750–2000 and A Taste for Splendor: Russian Imperial and European Treasures from the Hillwood Museum. After organizing and curating numerous decorative arts exhibits, she moved onto what was to become one of her favorite endeavors: researching and curating the magnificent exhibit of Marjorie Merriweather Post’s jewels, Spectacular Gems and Jewelry, on view at Hillwood until January of 2018. She was a historian and a lover of beautiful objects, with a deep under- standing of aesthetics and workmanship. -
Winter 2006 Gems & Gemology Gem News
EDITOR Brendan M. Laurs ([email protected]) CONTRIBUTING EDITORS Emmanuel Fritsch, IMN, University of Nantes, France ([email protected]) Henry A. Hänni, SSEF, Basel, Switzerland ([email protected]) Franck Notari, Geneva, Switzerland ([email protected]) Kenneth V. G. Scarratt, GIA Research, Bangkok, Thailand ([email protected]) DIAMONDS Angola and the Democratic Republic of Congo. This situ- Update on Diamond Trading in Sierra Leone. During the ation led to the Kimberley Process for certifying dia- decade-long civil war in Sierra Leone, the Revolutionary monds from mine to market, which was implemented in United Front (RUF) rebel army committed widespread 2002. With the signing of the Lomé Peace Agreement atrocities against innocent civilians, drawing global con- between the Sierra Leone government and the RUF earlier demnation by governments, human rights groups, and that year, peace has returned to the country. concerned citizens. The RUF was partially funded by the In August 2006, GIA Education instructor Ric Taylor country’s diamond resources, bringing the issue of con- traveled through the Sierra Leone diamond mining areas of flict diamonds in Sierra Leone to world attention in the Koidu, Tongo, Kenema, and Bo, some of which were once late 1990s. Meanwhile, similar diamond-funded conflicts controlled by the rebels. He saw no evidence of continuing were being waged in other African nations, such as conflict, and residents and journalists in these areas con- firmed that there is no desire to return to war. In the town of Koidu (figure 1), in the diamond mining district of Kono Figure 1. The town of Koidu, in the Kono district of in eastern Sierra Leone, one can still see the bare walls of eastern Sierra Leone, was at the center of the county’s buildings that were looted and burned, but many others protracted conflict because of the area’s diamond have been rebuilt and have roofs of corrugated metal or resources. -
Winter 1993 Gems & Gemology
THEQLARTERLY JOURNAL OF THE CEMOLO(;I(;ALIUTITUTF: OF AMERICA rI WINTERGEMS&GEMOLOGY 1993 VOLUME 29 No. 4 TABL OF CONTENTS Letters FEATURE ARTICLES The Gemological Properties of Russian Gem-Quality Synthetic Yellow Diamonds James E. Shigley, Emmanuel Fritsch, John I. Koivula, Nikolai V. Sobolev, Igor Y. Malinovsky, and Yuri N.Pal'yanov Heat Treating the Sapphires of Rock Creek, Montana John L. Emmett and Troy R. Douthit NOTES AND NEW TECHNIQUES Garnets from Altay, China Fuquan Wang and Yan Liti REGULAR FEATURES Gem Trade Lab Notes Gem News Book Reviews Gemological Abstracts Annual Index ABOUT THE COVER: Diamonds represent the vast majority of gems sold world- wide. Colored diamonds are among the most valuable commodities of modern times. This brooch, designed by A. Shinde, contains fine yellow, pink, and colorless diamonds, as well as an 8.00-ct natural-color green diamond as the center stone. A pressing concern in the gem trade is the recent commercial introduction ofgem- quality synthetic yellow diamonds manufactured in Russia. The lead article in this issue examines several of these Russian synthetic diamonds and provides criteria by which they can be separated from their natural counterparts. Brooch courtesy of Harry Winston, Inc. Photo by Michael Oldford Typesetting for Gems &Gemology is by Gruphix Express, Santa Monica, CA. Color separations are by Effective Graphics, Compton, CA. Printing is by Cadmus journal Services, lnc., Easton, MD. 0 1994 Gemological Institute of America All rights reserved ISSN 0016-626X EDITORIAL Editor-in-Chief Editor Contributing Editor STAFF Richard T. Liddicoat Alice S. Keller fohn I. Koivula 1660 Stewart St. -
JEWELS of the EDWARDIANS by Elise B
JEWELS OF THE EDWARDIANS By Elise B. Misiorowski and Nancy K. Hays Although the reign of King Edward VII of ver the last decade, interest in antique and period jew- Great Britain was relatively short (1902- elry has grown dramatically. Not only have auction 1910), the age that bears his name produced 0 houses seen a tremendous surge in both volume of goods distinctive jewelry and ushered in several sold and prices paid, but antique dealers and jewelry retail- new designs and manufacturing techniques. ers alikereportthat sales inthis area of the industry are During this period, women from the upper- excellent and should continue to be strong (Harlaess et al., most echelons of society wore a profusion of 1992). As a result, it has become even more important for extravagant jewelry as a way of demon- strating their wealth and rank. The almost- jewelers and independent appraisers to understand-and exclusive use of platinum, the greater use of know how to differentiate between-the many styles of pearls, and the sleady supply of South period jewelry on the market. African diamonds created a combination Although a number of excellent books have been writ- that will forever characterize Edwardian ten recently on various aspects of period jewelry, there are jewels. The Edwardian age, truly the last so many that the search for information is daunting. The era of the ruling classes, ended dramatically purpose of this article is to provide an overview of one type with the onset of World War I. of period jewelry, that of the Edwardian era, an age of pros- perity for the power elite at the turn of the 19th century. -
The Journal of Gemmology Editor: Dr R.R
he Journa TGemmolog Volume 25 No. 8 October 1997 The Gemmological Association and Gem Testing Laboratory of Great Britain Gemmological Association and Gem Testing Laboratory of Great Britain 27 Greville Street, London Eel N SSU Tel: 0171 404 1134 Fax: 0171 404 8843 e-mail: [email protected] Website: www.gagtl.ac.uklgagtl President: Professor R.A. Howie Vice-Presidents: LM. Bruton, Af'. ram, D.C. Kent, R.K. Mitchell Honorary Fellows: R.A. Howie, R.T. Liddicoat Inr, K. Nassau Honorary Life Members: D.). Callaghan, LA. lobbins, H. Tillander Council of Management: C.R. Cavey, T.]. Davidson, N.W. Decks, R.R. Harding, I. Thomson, V.P. Watson Members' Council: Aj. Allnutt, P. Dwyer-Hickey, R. fuller, l. Greatwood. B. jackson, J. Kessler, j. Monnickendam, L. Music, l.B. Nelson, P.G. Read, R. Shepherd, C.H. VVinter Branch Chairmen: Midlands - C.M. Green, North West - I. Knight, Scottish - B. jackson Examiners: A.j. Allnutt, M.Sc., Ph.D., leA, S.M. Anderson, B.Se. (Hons), I-CA, L. Bartlett, 13.Se, .'vI.phil., I-G/\' DCi\, E.M. Bruton, FGA, DC/\, c.~. Cavey, FGA, S. Coelho, B.Se, I-G,\' DGt\, Prof. A.T. Collins, B.Sc, Ph.D, A.G. Good, FGA, f1GA, Cj.E. Halt B.Sc. (Hons), FGr\, G.M. Howe, FG,'\, oo-, G.H. jones, B.Se, PhD., FCA, M. Newton, B.Se, D.PhiL, H.L. Plumb, B.Sc., ICA, DCA, R.D. Ross, B.5e, I-GA, DGA, P..A.. Sadler, 13.5c., IGA, DCA, E. Stern, I'GA, DC/\, Prof. I. -
Turquoise and Variscite by Dean Sakabe MEETING Wednesday
JANUARY 2015 - VOLUME 50, ISSUE 1 Meeting Times Turquoise and Variscite By Dean Sakabe MEETING We are starting the year off with Tur- Wednesday quoise and Variscite. January 28, 2015 Turquoise is a copper aluminum phosphate, whose name originated in 6:15-8:00 pm medieval Europe. What happened was Makiki District Park that traders from Turkey introduced the blue-green gemstone obtained Admin Building from Persia (the present day Iran) to Turquoise (Stabilized), Europeans. Who in turn associated Chihuahua, Mexico NEXT MONTH this stone with the Turkish traders, Tucson Gem & rather than the land of the stones origin. Hence they called this stone Mineral Show “Turceis” or, later in French “turquois.” Over time english speakers adopted this French word, but adding an “e” (Turquiose). The Spanish called this stone “Turquesa”. LAPIDARY The gemstone grade of Turquoise has a hardness of around 6, however Every Thursday the vast majority of turquoise falls in the softer 3–5 range. With the 6:30-8:30pm exception being the Turquoise from Cripple Creek, Colorado which is in the 7-8 range. Turquoise occurs in range of hues from sky blue to grey Makiki District Park -green. It is also found in arid places that has a high concentration of 2nd floor Arts and copper in the soil. The blue color is created by copper and the green Crafts Bldg by bivalent iron, with a little amount of chrome. Turquoise often, has veins or blotches running MEMBERSHIP through it, most often brown, but can be light gray or black DUE COSTS 2015 depending on where it was Single: $10.00 found. -
Natures Gift Re-Order Form 2021
Natures Gift CUSTOMER NAME & ADDRESS: Re-Order Form 2021 ………………………………………………......................…… UNIT 2, BAILEY GATE INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, ……………...………………...……………………....………...… STURMINSTER MARSHALL, WIMBORNE, DORSET, UK BH21 4DB DATE: ……....………... TEL NO: ………....…............……… E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.britishfossils.co.uk TEL: 01258 857035 FAX: 01258 857093 DATE REQUIRED …………........…ORDER NO...........…… CODE MIN PRICE QTY CODE MIN PRICE QTY QTY EACH REQD QTY EACH REQD Heart Necklaces Stud Earrings NGNAM Amethyst 5 1.40 NGSEAM Amethyst 5 1.40 NGNAV Aventurine 5 1.40 NGSEAV Aventurine 5 1.40 NGNBO Black Onyx 5 1.40 NGSEBO Black Onyx 5 1.40 NGNCA Carnelian 5 1.40 NGSECA Carnelian 5 1.40 NGNFL Fluorite 5 1.40 NGSEFL Fluorite 5 1.40 NGNTE Gold Tiger Eye 5 1.40 NGSETE Gold Tiger Eye 5 1.40 NGNHE Hematite 5 1.40 NGSEHE Hematite 5 1.40 NGNHO Howlite 5 1.40 NGSEHO Howlite 5 1.40 NGNOP Opalite 5 1.40 NGSEOP Opalite 5 1.40 NGNQZ Quartz 5 1.40 NGSEQZ Quartz 5 1.40 NGNRQ Rose Quartz 5 1.40 NGSERQ Rose Quartz 5 1.40 NGNSO Sodalite 5 1.40 NGSESO Sodalite 5 1.40 Gemchip Bracelets Bead Bracelets NGBAM Amethyst 5 1.40 NGWBAM Amethyst 5 1.40 NGBAV Aventurine 5 1.40 NGWBAV Aventurine 5 1.40 NGBBO Black Onyx 5 1.40 NGWBBO Black Onyx 5 1.40 NGBCA Carnelian 5 1.40 NGWBCA Carnelian 5 1.40 NGBFL Fluorite 5 1.40 NGWBFL Fluorite 5 1.40 NGBTE Gold Tiger Eye 5 1.40 NGWBTE Gold Tiger Eye 5 1.40 NGBHE Hematite 5 1.40 NGWBHE Hematite 5 1.40 NGBHO Howlite 5 1.40 NGWBHO Howlite 5 1.40 NGBOP Opalite 5 1.40 NGWBOP Opalite 5 1.40 NGBQZ Quartz 5 1.40