The bygone age of Elegance & Beauty and the Emerging Talent of female jewellery designers feature in April and we focus on magical and controversial Coronation Jewellery in the run up to Kings Charles III’s Coronation.

Doors open 11am – the Talk starts 11.30am
£42.00 per person
Tea and Coffee on arrival
Complimentary Glass of Fizz and sandwich lunch after the talk

Multi-coloured Sapphire Gold Bracelet 2 | Susan Rumfitt

 APRIL

Saturday 1st, Thursday 13th or Friday 28th

Elegance & Beauty – the Jewellery collections of
Gloria Swanson, Merle Oberon and Maria Callas 

This talk will delve into the magnificent collections of these three talented women. Their backgrounds were intriguing and their jewellery was particularly exceptional. This talk is a perfect opportunity to be transported into a world of glamour and grace and forget about the world.

Multi-coloured Sapphire Gold Bracelet | Susan Rumfitt

APRIL

Friday 14th, Thursday 20th or Saturday 22nd

Emerging Talent – Celebrating female designers
of jewellery from 1880-1940

Jewellery design between 1880 and 1940 was very exciting. Various styles were emerging and female jewellers were beginning to make a name for themselves. This talk will cover a number of designers, including the celebrated designers Jessie Marion King and Phoebe Traquair, who were both based in Scotland. The exceptional work of Julia Munson and Meta Overbeck who designed for Tiffany & Co in America will also be considered and we will also look at the outstanding work of Sibyl Dunlop & Dorrie Nossiter, both British designers.

Multi-coloured Sapphire Gold Bracelet | Susan Rumfitt

MAY

Wednesday 3rd, Thursday 4th or Friday 5th

A Celebration of Coronation Jewellery 

As we look forward to the Coronation of King Charles III and anticipate the fabulous jewels and regalia that will be worn by the guests, we will consider royal jewels  from around the world …  but with a twist! Rather than a potted history we will look at the jewels in various categories,  including the most magical royal jewel, the most controversial royal jewel and the most utterly magnificent piece of regalia to have been made. This talk will be a great way to start celebrating the Coronation.

Lectures are individually priced at £42and 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

* Terms & Conditions: Tickets are non-transferable and non-refundable. Refunds can only be made when we can fill a place from a waiting list. Unfortunately, we are not in control of the weather and unless we cancel a lecture due to inclement weather, we are unable to make a refund. Amendments to bookings once confirmed will incur an admin fee of £5.