The American Society of Jewelry Historians is proud to celebrate our 27th year as the nation's pre-eminent jewelry organization. Thank you for your continued support over these past years and our all-volunteer board is committed to setting the industry's benchmark for quality programming and jewelry-research. Please consider gifting a membership so that we may achieve our goal of doubling our membership this calendar year. If you are interested in sponsoring programs, events and newsletters of the nation's leading resource for the study of jewelry related topics and history, please contact ASJH President Patricia Kiley Faber at info@jewelryhistorians.org.

 

 

Upcoming Events

 

"Tinctures and Talismans: Gems as Healing Remedies in Jewelry and Medicine"

May 16, 2013

Gems have long been used in medicine for treatment of diseases of the body and mind. From fabulous diamonds and pearls ground as fine as dust and mixed into the medicines and tonics of kings and queens to fossils popularly referred to as "toadstones" and worn as rings, gems have played an important role in the medical formularies of the west up until the 18th century. Today, they continue to be used in traditional medicines in China and India. Join lecturer Chris Davies as he introduces the contextual history of gems in important manuscripts beginning with ancient Greece as well as the social and popular use documented in apothecary formulas, popular literature prior to the 18th century and the household records and accounts of historical personages.

Location: Fashion Institute of Technology, New York

 

"The Nizam's  Jewels"

June 13, 2013

In 1995, after decades of legal wrangling, the Government of India purchased a priceless jewelry collection from the last Nizam of Hyderabad, the world’s richest man at one time. Ruling over a state roughly the size of France, his wealth was said to have been able to feed the world for a period of eight days. The jewels we will examine over the course of this lecture represent a fraction of the legendary wealth belonging to the Asaf Jah dynasty, said to be descendants of the last Ottoman caliphate. Among the highlights, we will visit the 184.50 carat Jacob diamond, a D-color Golconda diamond the size of a baby’s fist, that he used as a paperweight.  Join lecturer Reema Keswani as she brings to life one of the most fabled jewelry collections in the world, offering a window into the glittering world of Maharajahs’ jewels.  

Location: Fashion Institute of Technology, New York

 

 

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PLEASE CALL 914-235-0983 or email us at info@jewelryhistorians.org

 

 

Recent Member Events

 

Special Event

Private Tour of Bulgari Exhibition
February 13, 2013

The ASJH arranged a private tour of the Bulgari exhibition which featured many archival jewels collected for this exhibition, plus a selection of innovative new and classic designs. Marion Fasel, the author of Bvlgari Serpenti Collection, lead a tour of the exhibition.

Location: New York

 

Special Event

"Daniel Brush: Blue Steel Gold Light"

January 17, 2013

American designer Daniel Brush's 40 year career was highlighted at New York's Museum of Art and Design. His highly recognizable style, incorporating microscopic gold granules, sinuous lines, and broad expanses of aluminum and steel juxtaposed against gold, was discussed and examined during a docent-led tour.