November 2017 Calendar
02: General Meeting: 7:30 pm in our
regular meeting room.
05: Daylight Savings Time Ends: Remember set
your clocks back one hour.
11: Veterans Day: Honor & remember
our nations veterans!
16:
Board Meeting: At Keri Dearborn & Michael Lawshe’s home.
23: Thanksgiving
Day: Remember all we are thankful for.
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General Meeting: Thursday Nov 02, 2017
The meeting begins at 7:30 pm
in our regular meeting room at:
Northridge United Methodist
Church 9650 Reseda Blvd, Northridge Guests are always welcome
at our meetings and events however our annual Holiday Party in December
requires a prepaid reservation in advance.
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Nov 2017 Program:
“21st
Century Jade: Why it’s Prized and How It’s Tested and Valued” by Renee Newman
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, Renee Newman will give practical tips on how to distinguish fake
and treated jade from natural jade using examples of modern jade jewelry and
carvings. She will not be showing images of antique jade pieces or discussing
the history and mining of jade. 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.
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Support our Hobby....Attend a Local Show
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November
3, 4 & 5: EUREKA, CA
Humboldt Gem & Mineral Society Redwood Acres Fairgrounds 3750 Harris Street Hours: Fri 9 - 6; Sat 9 - 6; Sun 10 - 5 Contact: Toni L Tyson, (707) 502-9574 email: bluiis911@msn.com |
November
4 - 5: ANAHEIM, CA
American Opal Society Business Expo Center 1960 S. Anaheim Way Hours: Sat 10 - 6; Sun 10 - 5 Contact: Veronica Purpura, (714) 501-9959 Email: info@opalsociety.org Website: www.opalsociety.org |
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November
4 - 5: CONCORD, CA
Contra Costa Mineral & Gem Society Centre Concord 5298 Clayton Road Hours: 10 - 5 daily Contact: Mary Hicks, (925) 779-0698 Email: maryhicks@comcast.net |
November
4 - 5: RIDGECREST, CA
Indian Wells Gem & Mineral Society Desert Empire Fairgrounds 520 South Richmond Road Hours: 9 - 5 daily Contact: John DeRosa, (760) 375-7905 Email: jfrocks@dslextreme.com |
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November
11 - 12: YUBA CITY, CA
Sutter Buttes Gem & Mineral Society Yuba-Sutter Fairgrounds - Franklin Hall 442 Franklin Avenue Hours: Sat 10 - 5; Sun 10 - 4 Contact: Karen Horita, (530) (916) 677-6696 Email: horita@comcast.net |
November
18 - 19: LAKESIDE, CA
El Cajon Valley Gem & Mineral Society Lakeside Rodeo Grounds 12584 Mapleview Street Hours: Sat 10 - 5; Sun 10 - 4 Contact: Mary Ness, (619) 449-0759 Email: ecvgms@gmail.com Website: www.ecvgms.org |
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November
18 - 19: OXNARD, CA
Oxnard Gem & Mineral Society Oxnard Performing Arts Center 800 Hobson Way Hours: Sat. 9 - 5; Sun. 10 - 4 Contact: Stephanie Hagiwara, (805) 394-8002 Email: webmaster@oxnardgem.com Website: http://oxnardgem.com |
November
18 - 19: SANTA CRUZ, CA
Santa Cruz Mineral & Gem Society Santa Cruz Live Oak Grange 1900 17th Avenue Hours: 10 - 5 daily Contact: Michael Cox, (831) 459-0572 Email: scruzmgs@gmail.com Website: www.scrockngem.org |
