How did we get from the prim and proper 1950s ("Mad Men" lovers, we're talking to you!) to the free and radical 1970s? If you lived through it, you remember the turbulent times all too well. If you're too young to remember the period, now's your chance to deeply understand how and why jewelry design today is impacted by those memorable decades. Encompassing post-WWII political correctness on through the swinging 60s and the spiritual 70s, this time frame was responsible for tremendous change in all aspects of society - jewelry included. Join us in welcoming jewelry appraiser and historian Gina D'Onofrio as she guides us through an exploration of the culture, fashion, and jewelry of the period. You'll discover the key design elements, designers and artists, and the influences that led to this seismic shift in jewelry design, and most importantly, how it impacts the jewelry market today. We think you'll be quite surprised at the things you discover.

Gina D' Onofrio is a fully accredited Gemologist Appraiser and heads an award-winning appraisal service in Beverly Hills, Ca. She has over 30 years of experience in retail, design, and jewelry production and recently ran the jewelry department at Heritage Auctions in Beverly Hills. She is a published writer and well-respected speaker on the subject of jewelry and appraisal-related topics.