Classes & events

• The introduction to the history, appreciation, identification and evaluation of natural and cultured pearls
• An overview of the world pearl industry and famous pearls.
• Pearl identification & grading techniques covering the physical and optical properties for judging the luster surface, shape, color and size of various types of pearls.

• Understand and identify the difference between natural and cultured salt and fresh water pearl types using techniques designed specifically for the gemology and jewelry industry.
• Identify and grade pearls as to size, origin, hue, saturation and origin for insurance and wholesale and retail markets.

• Ms. Cinamon is the developer of the Pearl Wise Unified Grading system. She brings many years of experience to the class. Visit the Pearl Wise website for free tutorials.

• Visit the Santiago Canyon College web site for more information.

This course covers periods, styles, manufacturing techniques, and values of the jewelry from the late Georgian period through Mid-Century Modern. The Antique and Period Jewelry Class is is part of the Gemology program at Santiago Canyon College.

Ms. Cinamon is a leading authority on antique and collectible jewelry. You will benefit from information which has taken over twenty-five years to put together. You will likely not find another antique jewelry appraiser or specialist who continues to contribute to their knowledge base with the same level of dedication.

• You will learn that an antique or vintage piece is not valuable because of its age, alone. Some types of jewelry are more collectible than others and will sell for more.
• Learn the elements of a proper antique jewelry appraisal. This class is designed for the non-gemologist, but  an industry background will help in the identification and valuation process.
• This class has lots of handouts, lots and lots of beautiful jewelry. Every class has a guided, "hands-on" workshop.
• For an example of the type of information covered in this class, visit the Jewelry Tips page for a few identification pointers. Find out what you can discover with just a pen light . You will learn how to tell the difference between elephant ivory, mammoth ivory, and walrus ivory, as well ivory substitutes.
• Since Ms. Cinamon is the author of your textbook, you will be receiving instruction from a leading authority in the antique jewelry industry.

• Visit the Santiago Canyon College web site for more information.