The Pearl Immersive Event

Saturday, November 4, 2023
10:00am – 1:00pm EST

Fashion Institute of Technology,
Room C816

There will be an entrance fee
$25.00 – JDPN member attendance fee
$40.00 – non-member attendance fee

Event will be held at the Fashion Institute of Technology, Room C816

Be prepared to be inundated with pearls – all types. This is a hands on workshop where we will explore the majesty and mystery of pearls firsthand.

Short of x-rays, we will use equipment (most of it rather elementary) to examine pearls, evaluate quality and how to determine cultured and natural from their very good look-a-likes. We will also examine pearls in jewelry and how to maintain them.

And each participant will be allowed to bring one item of pearl jewelry to be examined, and evaluated. A lot to pack in 3 hours

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More About Our Speaker

Michael Coan
Professor, Jewelry Design Department, Fashion Institute of Technology

Michael Coan has been a student of jewelry for over of 40 years, and his excitement for the industry has not dimmed.  With training at the bench, the drawing board, a strong wholesale and retail experience and as owner of a jewelry consulting/appraisal firm, he has searched for the meaningful essence of gems, jewelry and how they interact with humanity. Combining his love of history, an interest in the intrinsic and perceived values of gems and the inherent relationships that are forged between a jewel and its owner, he brings a passionate view to and profound respect for the world of jewelry and design at FIT.