San Bernardino, United States •
$1,501 - $5,000
About
Mrs. Cinamon is the Gemology Department Chair at Santiago Canyon College & a jewelry book author.
History in the Jewelry Box, a fashionable walk through time
History, styles and construction techniques can help circa date antique. Topics covered in this PowerPoint presentation are: *Astronomy and Jewelry *Archeology and Jewelry *Jewelry and Natural Selection *Wondrous New Substances from Science *Bracelets, Rings, and Atomic Things *Sub-styles in Jewelry *A 50 Yard Dash through Time
How to be a Silver Detective
Highlights of identification pointers from "All About Antique Silver with International Hallmarks". Includes a discussion of popular patterns, distinctive construction techniques as clues along with an overview of French, German, English and American Hallmarks. Includes a few devices to help remember introduction dates of hallmarks (This presentation can include an attendee show and tell).
Masters of Design
This one-hour slide presentation introduces the works of 19th century jewelers, the masterpieces they created and the patrons who adorned themselves with these opulent pieces of wearable art. Jewelry by Lalique, Tiffany, Faberge, Froment-Meurice, Robert Philips and others will be featured. The presentation includes a brief history of each of these masters, a comparison of styles and a discussion of the historical events that influenced their artistic expression.
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