Antique jewelry conference in New York, July 2009... A must !

Experts to Speak at Jewelry Camp

April 28, 2009: With more estate jewelry coming out of the vault and walking in to the retail jeweler, now is the perfect time for you to brush up on your knowledge of the antique and estate jewelry market. And the 31st annual Antique Jewelry & Art Conference, aka “Jewelry Camp,” July 17th-19th, 2009, is the best place to do just that – and more.

It’s time to get tough, focused, and smart in these tight economic times. At the Antique Jewelry & Art Conference you will be meeting and learning from the experts in buying, selling, appraising, and collecting. And the list of experts is impressive.

Included are:
Ulysses Grant Dietz, Author, & Senior Curator of Decorative Arts, at the Newark Museum, directing such exhibits as The Doris Duke Jewelry Collection, Style, Status, Sterling: The Triumph of Silver in America, as well as Objects of Desire: 500 years of jewelry at The Newark Museum. www.newarkmuseum.org
Michael Goldstein, leading expert and professional advisor in antique-cut and estate diamonds for over two decades, of Michael Goldstein, Ltd., New York. www.antiquediamond.com
Jorge Chamizo, Senior Estate Buyer, with M.F. McTeigue, LLC., New York. www.mcteigue.com
Nicolas Luchsinger, G.G., of Van Cleef & Arpels. www.vancleef.com
Christie Romero, Director of the Center for Jewelry Studies, Jewelry & Fashion Historian, Author, and Cocurator at the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising in Los Angeles. www.center4jewelrystudies.org.
Gary Roskin, Author, Gemstone Reporter for the Roskin Gem News Report, and professional advisor on the changing landscape of the jewelry business.
Janet Zapata, Independent Scholar & Author & Museum Consultant.
Ben Macklowe, of Maclowe Gallery, New York. www.macklowegallery.com

The Antique Jewelry & Art Conference, Inc.

As you can see from just this partial list of experts, Jewelry Camp will be no better place to enhance your knowledge of antique and estate jewelry, to network, renew old friendships, and make new ones. And, if you are looking for a position, more knowledge to enhance your current job or, conversely, if you are able to offer an opening to, or are looking for new people, Jewelry Camp is the place to be.

Once again to be held at Hofstra University, located on Long Island, and just minutes away from Downtown Manhattan, the Antique Jewelry & Art Conference is considered by many to be the best jeweler’s working vacation.

Personal invitation from Ed and Sandy
“The aim of Jewelry Camp is to bring interested people from our industry together to learn about the history of jewelry and the workings of the business,” says Ed Lewand, co-owner of the Antique Jewelry & Art Conference. “Sandy & I have endeavored to carry on the tradition of inviting authors, scholars and experts in the field to share their knowledge. We have tried to keep the fee to a minimum; it is the same as it has been for the last six years. Early enrollment and group discounts are an added incentive to bring the cost as low as possible so everyone can come and learn. So we invite you to come join us this summer on Long Island and have a great learning experience get that needed business boost , that extra edge to take you to the next level.”

To see more about the Antique Jewelry & Art Conference, registration, and possible group or organization discounts, log onto www.jewelrycamp.org.

Want to speak to someone live on the phone, contact:
Sandy or Ed Lewand
631-471-1922
Or by e-mail at Jewelrycamp@me.com
The Antique Jewelry & Art Conference, July 17th-19th
There’s still time to go jewelry camping.
But enrollment is limited – Act now!