Appraisal consultation by Public Television Expert

Join Peter Shemonsky G. G.

at M. Lowe & Co. for a free appraisal

January 23rd: 12 - 5pm - free, call for appointment

Peter Shemonsky G. G., a public television jewelry appraiser, has worked within the jewelry industry throughout his professional career in the retailing, design, manufacturing and auction venues.

He is the course writer and instructor for the ISA antique and period jewelry course, in addition to being an internationally recognized expert and lecturer on antique and period jewelry. We will welcome 3 pieces of jewelry per person and will provide verbal information regarding their period, gemstones and metal, overall condition and current fair market or retail value.

Wearing the rays of the sun in a jewel

Topaz, the November birthstone, has all the colors of the setting sun - Brown,yellow, orange, sherry, red and pink, and its most valuable color is a golden orange-yellow, called "imperial topaz". Topaz crystals may become quite large and finished gems weighing several thousands of carats are seen in many museum collections.

When it comes to the most revered of topaz, the Imperial Topaz has a history that can be traced back to the Russian Czars from the time period of the 1800s. Topaz is commonly thought of as a sky-blue gem, but it was not until this century that blue topaz became widespread on the gem market. Blue topaz is the US state Texas’ gemstone and is also the birth-stone one for the month of November. Naturally occurring blue topaz is quite rare. Orange topaz, also known as precious topaz, is the symbol of friendship, and the state stone gem for the US state of Utah.

September birthdays

September are for Sapphires

The magical mystery of Sapphires has been appreciated by people for millennia. Persian ancient history described the world as resting on a giant Sapphire and it’s reflection coloring the skies. The ten Commandments tablets are said to be made of Sapphire, and event the strongest blow to them would break the any tool in pieces.

Sapphire is the most precious of blue gemstones. It is a most desirable gem due to its color, hardness, durability, and luster. The most valuable color of sapphire is cornflower blue, known as Kashmir sapphire or Cornflower blue sapphire. A great September gift, Sapphires are now available at M. Lowe & Co. Stop by for a visit.