Appreciating & Understanding Vintage Jewelry August 28, 2010

Immerse yourself in the world of antique and vintage jewelry with Peter Shemonsky, internationally
known master jewelry historian. His two day class will examine the major dynamics of fine jewelry
development including The French Influence, The Platinum-Diamond Craze and Revivals & Revisions.
He will present a timeline overview from the Victorian Period thru to the late 20thC. Students are
encouraged to bring up to five vintage items for a timeline placement and evaluation. Presented by
Northwest Gemological Institute, visit www.nwgem.com for more information.