Two fabulous events to start the New Year! The return of our Gemstone Handling Day and a look at Elsa Schiaparelli’s outstanding jewellery designs, in anticipation of the new exhibition at the Victoria and Albert Museum in March.
Doors open 11am – the Talk starts 11.30am £47.00* per person
Tea and Coffee on arrival Complimentary Glass of Fizz and sandwich lunch after the talk
JANUARY – Thursday 15th or Saturday 17th
FEBRUARY – Friday 6th
A Gem of a Day – Gemstone Handling
Our Gemstone Days will be an exciting return to our handling sessions. This is the perfect opportunity to enjoy looking at a variety of gemstones of different quality and cuts and look at how flaws effect value. Following a presentation on the gemstone market and what gems are top of the popularity list, you will be able to view and handle a large collection of gemstones and crystals being sold at Fieldings Auctioneers on the 12th February 2026.
Places are limited to 16 on the above courses
JANUARY – Friday 16th
FEBRUARY – Saturday 7th or Thursday 19th
Schiaparelli – A Woman of Creativity
In anticipation of the ‘Schiaparelli Becomes Art’, Exhibition at the V&A starting in March 2026, we will look at the outstanding contribution Schiaparelli made to fashion and jewellery design. From her association with the Duchess of Windsor to the influence of Dali, this will be a wonderful, colourful and exciting start to 2026.
Lectures are individually priced at £47* and include tea or coffee on arrival and a complimentary glass of fizz and sandwich lunch after the Talk.
The Gallery doors will open between 11am and 11.15am and the Talk will commence at 11.30am