Tag Archives: Brenda Forman

Jewelry Speaks – Dr. Brenda Forman PhD

Posted on January 24, 2015 by dcgiaorg

Brenda Forman enlightened the DCGIA Chapter on January 14th, with the history of Jewelry through the ages. Jewelry speaks loud and clear about the wearer. In every tomb you find 3 things: Bones, Weapons, and Jewelry. Life, death and beauty From the dawn … Continue reading →

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17th Century Diamonds & Pearls – Dr. Brenda Foreman

Posted on May 29, 2014 by dcgiaorg

Brenda Forman enlightened the DCGIA Chapter with the history of Diamonds & Pearls in the 17th Century. The 16th century was the time for goldsmiths, where ornate gold work was more important than gemstones. Diamonds were used in a table cut … Continue reading →

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Fabergé – Brenda Forman

Posted on June 28, 2013 by dcgiaorg

Brenda Forman enlightened the DCGIA Chapter with the history of Fabergé from the period of 1890 to 1918. The story of Fabergé was linked to the lives, loves and tragedy of the last Romanov Tsar Nicholas II and his Empress Alexandra, and to … Continue reading →

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The Jewels of Art Deco – Dr. Brenda Forman

Posted on August 25, 2012 by dcgiaorg

Art Deco – In love with Speed, Machines, Modernity, and Color! Dr. Brenda Forman jewelry historian and Art Deco provocateur shared with us the sleek, sexy, highly stylized and modern jewelry movement known as “Art Deco”. Like a phoenix emerging … Continue reading →

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