Maggie CP Organic Gem Materials

Maggie Campbell Pedersen, FGA, ABIPP - Specialist information and education in Organic Gem Materials.

New Articles for Subscribers

Unusual Sperm Whale Ivory.

Not all ivories are easily identified.

What is Amber/Bakelite? 'Cherry Amber, Real or Fake?' updated April 2009 to cover the new craze for 'Vintage amber Bakelite'.

.....and coming soon:

Guest articles on amber, coral, the ages of organics, unusual beads, and much more.

COMMENTS

THE AMBER V. COPAL, & 'GREEN AMBER' CONTROVERSY

Click HERE for OG's comment.

 

News

The newly renovated 'Renaissance and Medieval Galleries' at London's Victoria & Albert Museum are now open.

The renovation has lasted some years, but now 10 galleries exhibiting artefacts including sculptures, paintings and carvings, notably Medieval Ivory carvings, are open to the public. See

http://www.vam.ac.uk/

 

Book

Book ‘Gem and Ornamental Materials of Organic Origin.’ A useful reference book and the only one entirely devoted to the subject of organic gem materials.

Click HERE

Welcome to Organic Gems

What are organic gem materials?
Those of plant and animal origin that can be used in jewellery or the decorative arts. The best known are amber and copal, jet, ivory, bone, antler, horn, tortoiseshell, pearl, shell and coral.

What is the information centre?
‘Organic Gems' is the interactive information centre and online reference source devoted to organic gem materials. Articles published cover all aspects of organic gem materials: how to identify them, their uses, their origins, how they are worked, conservation, and much more. Some articles are educational, some are of general interest. Subscribe, and you can look up information on, for example, the latest amber treatments. Further, subscribers receive free access to expert advice and opinion. For FREE mini articles, see the links below.

Is it by experts, or amateurs? Is it advertising something?

‘Organic Gems' is a totally independent enterprise, and does not receive backing in any form other than the subscriptions received. It is written entirely by qualified individuals, each one is an expert in his or her subject.

Is it for experts, or amateurs?
‘Organic Gems’ is suitable for everyone. Queries come in from gemmmologists, auctioneers, and people who have found Granny’s old necklace in a drawer. The articles are easily accessible for anyone and form the ideal reference base on the subject of organics. Subscribers are located world-wide.

‘Organic Gems’ online publication

'Organic Gems' - the reference source and interactive information centre, written by experts. Informative and educational -- for anyone interested in organic gem materials and their uses.

Lectures and seminars

An introduction to the fascinating world of organic gem materials. Maggie Campbell Pedersen gives lectures and seminars world-wide.

Photographs

Available for purchase, for use in lectures or for publication.

 

FOR FREE INFORMATION ON A FEW ORGANIC GEM MATERIALS

click on the links below:

It's so pretty, but is it legal?

A look at the gems of animal origin (for example tortoiseshell, coral and ivory) that we cannot bring back from holiday because they are covered by trade bans.

Is it real amber?

A look at some of the amber fakes on the market today, and what to avoid when buying it.

The Green Amber Myth Does green amber really exist?

Cherry Amber & Vintage Amber Bakelite Does red amber really exist?

Recognising Ivory: elephant, walrus, hippo, narwhal, spermwhale, boar and mammoth ivories.

What is amber? What is copal? What is the difference between these resins?

The Amber v. Copal and 'Green Amber' Controversy. Comments on the differences standpoints.

 

 

 

DISCLAIMER

We would like to make it clear that this site, maggiecp.com, has no connection to the maggiecp that is cited on answers.yahoo, I-love-dogs, sick iguanas, cooking recipes or anything other than organic gem materials, which may appear when searching the internet!