Diana Jarrett has written articles for most of the trade publications and is a respected gemologist and appraiser. She recently updated the book "Cameos: Old & New" byAnna Miller, G.G. RMV. Following the recent passing of Ms. Miller the publisher sought to update the information in this popular reasource guide. Diana took on the task of updating info, adding new photos and general revisions in this 4th Edition. She was available to talk to and signing copies of her book at the AGTA show.
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This is my "live" Twitter feed from the Seminar - as you can see - while I was posting, people who follow me on Twitter were commenting and asking questions. This is done "on the fly" while the seminar is presented - please excuse spelling errors and disjointed comments.
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"Colored Gemstones in Antique Jewelry" by Diane Jarrett starts in 15 minutes! #TGS
We are getting ready to start - "Colored Gemstones in Antique Jewelry" - we are in the Graham Room at the Tucson Convention Center #TGS
#TGS Not many colored gemstones were available for jewelry - political unrest! Distance...slow transport
Jewelry became part of search for beauty as opposed to just Religious adornment #TGS
Pearls used were natural - sapphire and amethyst were used - mountings were more sculptural - cuts simple #TGS
#TGS - new colors of spinel, pink topaz, pearls, rock crystal, emerald , sapphire and hair were all used in Georgian Jewelry
Louis XIV "Sun King" 1643 - 1715 - it was said that he glimmered from head to toe with Diamonds #TGS
Must have - 4th Edition of Cameos - Old & New - Ultimate Cameo and Carved Gem Reference Guide #TGS
#TGS Victorian - during the reign of Queen Victoria sample shown Victorian Mourning Earrings in Onyx - dark ruled after death of the king
Travernier was the most famous of the jewel providers to the king - famous for the French Blue and the Hortensia Pink Diamonds #TGS
Interested - in Antique Jewelry? Seminar - Gemstone Editor for Rappaport talk about Colored Stones in Antique Jewelry! #TGS
#TGS 18th Century - Georgian Era - Age of Innovation in jewelry - great experimentation - created jewelry for the rising middle class
#TGS each era seemed to be a complete switch from the previous
Diamonds in that day came from the Golconda Mines in India - 5 years to
get to the mines and bring them back to your king! #TGS
#TGS - Paste (imitation stones) with pinchbeck (a golden metal), foil and the foundations of synthetic gems.
#TGS Modern Antiquity - Victorian, Edwardian, Art Nouveau, Art Deco
Rubies and large Baroque Pearls were common - in Royalty the men wore more jewelry #TGS #TGS European Renassance 14-17th Century - we have to rely on paintings from the master painters
#TGS Early Victorian - 18-22kt gold and romantic designs - birds, hands, flowers lots of diamonds.
Mid Victorian Era - Coral, Ivory, Miniature Mosaic, colorful stones #TGS Jewelry - used topaz, zircon and Turquoise with gold and diamonds in the Victorian Era #TGS
GIA - ICA - AGTA - AGS - there are a number of trade organizations so we are protected when we buy colored stones today. #TGS
Various forms of enamel were preferred to replicate naturals forms and objects #TGS if you are replying to my posts from the Tucson Gem Show - remember to add the #TGS - then everyone can find the messages.
Art Deco 1920-1935 linear shapes andlines - geometrical and architectural lines in jewelry - alot of black & white #TGS
Effect of globalization of the trade in Colored Stones - info exchange about availability & access to Colored Stones and Organizations #TGS What you WON"T see in Antique Jewelry - modern cuts - Demantoid, Tsavorite, Tanzanite, Kunzite and Morganite - cultured pearls #TGS
Know when colored stones were discovered - know when pearl culturing was invented #TGS
Platinum and colored diamonds - fine lacey looking metalwork with a "knife edging" technique - flat culet on the stones #TGS
Queen Elizabeth had a square cut diamond and platinum ring made for her during this period and the rage became white metals #TGS Edwardian 1901-1910 Edward wanted a new wave - a more hopeful era - lighter colors in jewels and clothes #TGS
@mikekirkwood - thanks Mike - do you know that I am posting from the Tucson Gem Show? #TGS
@Thyme2dream - right - Diana covered the black stones in the Victorian Era - but it was also very common in the Deco era. #TGS
Square and baguette cut were designed in this period by Cartier #TGS
#TGS late Victorian Era - Jet, Bog, Hair, Marcasite, Hematite Art Nouveau 1895 - 1912 nature subject was leaves the human form and even bugs - natural pearls colored feathers pale variety of beryl #TGS
Lalique 1904 To Have & To Hold Engagement Ring - must see!!! #TGS Art Nouveau concentration on pastel colored stones mimicking nature and natural pearls #TGS
If you weren't able to go to the Tucson Gem Show this year - Be My Guest - Tucson Gem Show - Live! http://tucsongemshow.blogspot.com #TGS
@aprettyrock - can you imagine-diamonds & pearls sewn to your garments - she said he was known to wear up to 100 pcs of jewelry at once #TGS
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Thank you to: @aprettyrock
@Jonara Blu
@loupey
@mikekirkwood
@Thyme2dream
...for participating in my first ever Twitter Seminar.
Photo Info: Art Nouveau Ring ( France c. 1904 )
RENE LALIQUE (1860-1945)
'The Betrothal -To Have & To Hold'
Art Nouveau Ring
Gold, enamel & peridot
Length: 1.6 cm (0.6 in) Width: 1.8 cm (0.7 in)
Signed: ‘LALIQUE’
French. Circa 1904
Source: http://www.bada.org/art-and-antiques/detail/38050
