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The
Center for Jewelry Studies
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 Dedicated to the dissemination of information
on the history, identification, and marketing
of antique, period, and vintage jewelry. Programs
are designed to supplement the careers of those
in jewelry-related fields - including dealers,
appraisers, jewelers and gemologists - as well
as enhance the enjoyment of collectors, heirs,
and jewelry lovers.
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| In MEMORIAM: |
The Center for Jewelry Studies is greatly saddened
to report the passing of Dr. Joe Sataloff.  Dr. Sataloff, author of Art Nouveau Jewelry and The Pleasure of Jewelry and Gemstones was, along with his wife Ruth, a collector of outstanding Art Nouveau jewelry which they unselfishly shared with the world. He founded the annual Antique & Period Jewelry Conference affectionately known as "Jewelry Camp," which originated in Orono Maine, now in its 27th year. Dr. Joe was known throughout the antique jewelry world for his enthusiastic support of jewelry scholarship and the sharing of information that his conference became famous for.
Photo from PENTA
“Dog Collar” plaque with a floral motif, 1899–1901.
René Lalique (French, 1860–1945). Gold, enamel, and diamond.
(Courtesy of Museum of Fine Arts, Boston)
"Dr. Sataloff will be sorely missed by all of us who remember him for his generosity, his sense of humor, and his poetic appreciation and passion for antique and period jewelry." Christie Romero "Anyone who has any involvement with Art Nouveau jewelry has been touched by Dr. Sataloff. Whether through images of his and his wife's collection or from his publication on Art Nouveau jewelry that remains a standard text today, he was a giant in this community and will be greatly missed." Danusia Niklewicz Thank you, Dr. Joe for all you have done for us! | |
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| Featured
Piece: |
From the Mexican Jewelry Section
(Taxco School c.1930-1970)
of Warman's Jewelry 3rd edition:
 Brooch/Pendant by Antonio Pineda, c. 1950, repoussé sterling in the shape of a turbaned woman's head with carved amethyst face, a circular opal cab bezel-set within a starburst applied to turban, suspending two drops with teardrop-shaped earrings and carved amethyst in the shapes of breasts bezel-set in starburst frames, reverse  marked "Silver by Toño" in a circle for Antonio Pineda and "Mexico PR 241," safety catch, two applied rings on reverse for chain, 1-1/2" w 4-1/8".
Courtesy of D. Brett Benson, Inc.
Past
Featured Pieces
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| News
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"Silver Seduction: The Art of Mexican Modernist Antonio Pineda"
Fowler Museum,
UCLA, Los Angeles
through March 15, 2009 Experience the work of internationally renowned silversmith Antonio Pineda, one of Taxco's great innovators. Known for his bold designs and ingenious use of gemstones, Pineda’s extraordinary talent and creative vision are evident in his sensual jewelry and outstanding hollowware and tableware. The exhibition traces the evolution of Pineda’s work from the 1930s to the 1970s and highlights his important contributions to Mexican modernism as well as to the creation of a Mexican artistic national identity.
For more information: click Fowler Museum
- GEMS & JEWELRY VIDEO NOW ACCESSIBLE ONLINE
The Center for Jewelry Studies is pleased to announce the online availability of "Gems & Jewelry," an educational video produced by The Futures Channel. Christie Romero is one of three experts who were interviewed for this video, which is distributed to schools and  teachers to incorporate into their lesson plans. It shows the students how math and science can be applied to "real life" occupations. We think this excellent production will inspire them to become gemologists, gem-cutters, and jewelry historians!
To see the video, click www.thefutureschannel.com
- The Center for Jewelry Studies is pleased
to announce the launch of a new online publication:
"Organic Gems" is
an online periodical devoted entirely to gem materials
of plant and animal origin, the best known being
amber,  jet, ivory, bone, horn, tortoiseshell, pearl,
shell and coral. It will be published six
times annually, and is accessible by subscription,
through the web site of Maggie Campbell Pedersen,
author of Gem and Ornamental Materials of Organic
Origin.
OG will be illustrated with good
quality, descriptive photographs. Every
issue will contain an article giving basic backgrounds
and information on one of the organic materials
(e.g. how to recognize it, how to test it, and
whether it is covered by trade bans). Further
articles will cover any and every aspect of organics,
from their historical uses, to their modern-day
enhancing treatments.
A guest author will contribute
to each issue, sharing his or her expertise in
the field of organics. Guest authors will
include museum curators, conservators, gemologists,
auctioneers, appraisers and jewelers.
Last, but
possibly most importantly, the final section
in each issue, "Forum – the readers’ page," will
bring the most up-to-date information available
on research, market trends, frauds, fakes, and
anything else that may be of use to the subscribers,
who are invited to contribute with information
and comments.
For a complimentary look at Issue
1, log on to www.maggiecp.com and
click on "Online Periodical."
- West Coast Chapter of Jewelry Historians
The
American Society of Jewelry Historians now has a second regional chapter,
the West Coast Chapter. The co-directors of the
Chapter are Christie Romero, Peter Shemonsky
and Karen Lorene. The chapter's formation means
that individuals who join the Society and who
live in California, Arizona, Nevada, Oregon,
Washington, Alaska and Hawaii will automatically
become members of both the national organization
and the West Coast Chapter.
The
American Society of Jewelry Historians
is a non-profit tax exempt organization
that encourages deeper understanding of the
significance of jewelry—the
most personal of the decorative arts. In addition
to jewelry historians, its membership is composed
of collectors, dealers, jewelry artists, appraisers,
curators, and retail jewelers. Anyone with an interest
in the study of jewelry is welcome to join. The
Society sponsors four lectures and a special
event per year in New York City featuring specialists
in all areas of jewelry—from ancient
to antique, from period to contemporary. The
New England Chapter holds several lectures every
year in Boston, MA. A quarterly newsletter, including
an extensive calendar of jewelry-related events,
a website and a membership directory are also included
in a members’ benefits.
The Society also sponsors an all day seminar
biannually. www.jewelryhistorians.org
Non-members are welcome to attend Society lectures
by making a reservation.
For further information about the Society and/or
an enrollment form, please send an e-mail to info@jewelryhistorians.org,
or call (914) 235-0983.
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| Books: |
The Collector's
Timeline is Now Available !
 The
Center for Jewelry Studies is pleased
to announce the publication of the perfect
companion for antique auctions and shows,
flea markets, estate sales and dealers:
The Collector's Timeline is adapted
from Warman's Jewelry 3rd edition by
Christie Romero. It has the information
that will help you date and understand
your pieces in an easy to carry pocket-size
format.
Visit http://www.collectorstimeline.com to
find out more!
3rd Edition of Warman's Jewelry
 The ALL COLOR Warman's
Jewelry 3rd Edition makes
a great gift! Save 15% off the cover price
by ordering
through PayPal on our site, and a copy
signed to the recipient will be sent to you
via PriorityMail with Delivery Confirmation.
Please specify the name of the recipient under "Message" in
the order form.
Important! A 10-page
supplement of references and other
sources used in Warman's Jewelry 3rd edition
is available for those who buy the book from
sources other than this site (those ordering
the book from this site will be emailed the supplement
automatically). Click
here to request a copy.
Special
Offer!
Buy
BOTH Warman's Jewelry 3rd edition and Collectors'
Timeline for $35 (plus tax where applicable)
and $5 shipping (no additional shipping charge for Collectors'
Timeline!)
Click here to purchase both!
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