Member Login


Why WJA?

 

Meeting new people and forming meaningful business relationships is the hallmark of the Women's Jewelry Association and its world-wide network of members.  

Event Calendar

Wednesday, October 17, 2018

WJA Madison |GIA WI | Midwest Jewelers Association with Renee Newman | 21st Century Jade: Why it’s Prized and How It’s Treated and Valued

Start Date: 10/17/2018 6:30 PM CWST
End Date: 10/17/2018 8:00 PM CWST

Venue Name: Thermo Fisher Scientific

Location:
5225 Verona Rd
Verona, WI  United States  53711

Event Website: https://21st-century-jade.eventbrite.com/?aff=WJAem

Organization Name: Midwest Jewelers Association |GIA WI | WJA Madison

Contact:
Mary Kaja
Email: mja@midwestjewelersassociation.com
Phone: 608-257-3541

Sponsor: Midwest Jewelers Association | GIA Wisconsin Chapt


GIA Wisconsin, Midwest Jewelers Association, and the Women's Jewelry Association Madison Present and Invite you to

Renee Newman | 21st Century Jade: Why it’s Prized and How It’s Tested and Valued

Jadeite and nephrite prices are continuing to reach record highs at jewelry auctions. Before the 2008 Beijing Olympics, nephrite was viewed more as a trinket than as a worthy jewelry material. However, that changed when the Olympic medals were inlaid with nephrite and people learned that nephrite jade was the original Chinese “stone of heaven.” Since then, jade prices have risen rapidly and the allure of nephrite jade in China has soared. Well known designers in the West like Todd Reed and Roberto Coin are using nephrite jade in high-end jewelry. 

When gem materials go up in value and popularity, the desire to imitate and treat them increases. Some fakes are obvious, while others aren’t. In addition, treated jade, may be worth less than some fakes. In her presentation to our club, Newman will give practical tips on how to distinguish fake and treated jade from natural jade using examples of modern jade jewelry and carvings. Her presentation will help you:
  • Understand why jade is so prized
  • Tell the difference between jadeite and nephrite
  • Determine which types of jadeite and nephrite are most valued. Their value factors are not the same.
  • Detect fake jade using visual, tactile and auditory non-technical clues
  • Recognize when to be suspicious that jade has been treated with chemicals
  • Appreciate contemporary jade.
Renée will be available before and after her presentation to autograph books. Bring cash or a check if you would like to purchase copies of them. Her Exotic Gems: Volume 4 book is the fourth in a series that explores the history, lore, evaluation, geographic sources and identifying properties of non-traditional gems. It describes with text and photos how to evaluate jade quality and detect imitations and dyed jade. Information about the book is available at www.reneenewman.com/exotic4.htm


Wednesday, October 17 
Registration: 6:30 PM  
Presentation: 7:00 to 8:00 PM 
Thermo Fisher Scientific 
5225 Verona Rd.
Fitchburg, WI


Cost: $20.00 

Register Today! 

https://21st-century-jade.eventbrite.com/?aff=WJAem


Madison