GIA Alumni Association Speakers Bureau

Please contact the speaker directly for additional information and to make all speaking arrangements.

Kathryn Bonanno-Patrizzi, PG, FGA
609 Fifth Avenue, Suite 503
New York, New York 10017-1021

Work phone: 212-759-5058
Fax: 212-758-5043
E-mail: kathy@bonanno.net 
Associations: GIA, ICA, AGA and Gem-A.

Area(s) of expertise: Art Deco jewelry, diamonds and colored stones.

Presentation topic(s): 
"The Extraordinary Art Deco Period by Cartier" 
 "Corundum from Kashmir"

Location and date of past presentation(s):
Washington - 09/99

Presentation outline: Innovations and creations by Cartier during this highly creative period (1910-1940).  Descriptions/influences during various art deco styles: Black & White; Chinoiserie; Indian and Persian; and Egyptian Revival. Rubies from Kashmir - (my experience as 1 of 11 people to be the first to explore these mines). Characteristics and inclusions in sapphires from Kashmir.

Will speaker offer items for sale? Yes, if desired.

Does speaker ask for an honorarium? Yes, plus travel and expenses.

Will speaker travel? Yes.

AV equipment needed? Computer with PowerPoint, projector, screen and laser pointer.  Depending on lecture, microscopes and gem testing equipmentl.