25th annual antique & jewelry conference
Photo credits: Primavera Gallery and Verdura.

Conference Seminars

All seminars are one and half hour in length with a 15 minute break between each with snacks and drinks compliments of Michael Goldstein Ltd. and Kentshire Galleries

Seminars include:

Diana SingerPractices on Pricing Estate Jewelry (hands on)

Natasha KuzmanovicThe Connoisseurship of British Arts and Crafts Jewelry:
Wilson, Cooper and Spencer

Christie Romero - Early 19th Century Jewelry & Fashion, c. 1800 to 1860"

Late 20th Century Jewelry & Fashion, c. 1960 to 2000."

Gary SmithTool marks of the masters

Deborah Crosby Silver Novelties in the Gilded Age

Costume Jewelry and Fashion c. 1860-1960: Learning how to identify and document jewelry made of silver, semi-precious stones, and an array of alternative (and sometimes unusual) materials, worn by fashionable American women between 1860 and 1960.

Michael Goldstein Antique diamonds from A to Z

William DruckerGeorg Jensen Jewelry

Danusia Niklewicz & William WhetstoneUnderstanding the Information Hallmarks Offer & Precious Metal Hallmarks; A REAL Hands on Workshop

Gus Davis Art Deco & Estate Jewelry Hand On view of Buying & Pricing

Ben Macklowe Art Nouveau Jewelry and Art

George Blair - Designer Trends in Native American Jewelry (use of noble metals)

Lenny FedererPearls a complete overview (hands on)

Larissa PodgonetzLimoges enameling in art jewelry from conception to completion

Lisa M. StockhammerThrough the Spy Glass & the Quizzing Glass - A View to 18th & 19th Century Jewelry

Victor Wiener Fair Market Value what is the market today

Length of seminars approximate. Program can change without notice

Registrants attend all lectures and select from a wide range of seminars designed to accommodate all levels of experience and create their own curriculum based on their particular needs and interests. Entry into a seminar is on a FIRST COME BASIS, and will not be permitted once the class is filled.

This policy WILL be enforced. Registration materials include details pertaining to campus housing, transportation, meals, sports facilities, emergency contacts and general information. The Student Center houses all classrooms, auditorium and cafeteria. A book store, gift shop and other services are also available. The Information Desk is open daily. All facilities are fully air-conditioned.


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The Antique Jewelry and Art Conference, Inc., it staff, employees, and Hofstra University, its staff and employees assume no liability of any actions or information supplied by the speakers in Jewelry 2008. It also assumes no liability of any of the attendees on how they use the information or any of their actions based on the information learned or obtained at Jewelry Camp 2008 “The Antique Jewelry and Art Conference”. The Antique Jewelry and Art Conference, Inc., it staff, employees, and Hofstra University, its staff and employees assume no liability of any actions by any attendees while enrolled or attaining the conference. The Antique Jewelry and Art Conference Inc., & Hofstra University reserves the right to deny admission to anyone without cause.