From Russian Princesses, to romantic jewellery, a society wedding 2023 and a trip to Venice, the jewel of Italy, these talks will bring lots of sparkle, glamour and intrigue!
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
February
Friday 9th, Thursday 22nd or Saturday 24th
Glamour and Grief
The World and Jewels of Princesses Paley
A world of royalty and glamour awaited Olga Valerianovna Karnovich when she married Grand Duke Paul Alexandrovich of Russia in 1902 and became Princess Paley. Her jewels were made by the finest jewellers in the world, including Cartier, Fabergé and Bolin to name but a few. But grief was just around the corner when her husband and son were killed. Olga fled Russia with her daughters, Princess Irina Pavlovna Paley (1903-1990) and Princess Natalia Pavlovna Paley (1905-1981) who both went on to leave their own mark on history. This talk will uncover the fascinating lives and jewellery collections of these remarkable ladies.
February
Thursday 8th or Friday 23rd
Hearts and Bows – The Symbols of Romance
Unravelling the symbols of love is the key to this presentation. Hearts have always been associated with the symbol of devotion, be it a simple flaming heart or more symbolic as with the Darnley Jewel of 1571-2. Conversely the bow gets rather overlooked as a romantic jewel. This talk will look at spectacular pieces of heart and bow jewels from ancient treasures to Royal masterpieces, unlocking the passion within the jewels.
March
Thursday 7th, Saturday 9th or Friday 22nd
Northern Splendour – The Westminster Jewels
As we look forward to what will be the Society Wedding of the year, that of the 7th Duke of Westminster, Hugh Grosvenor, at Chester Cathedral, we will delve into the world of exquisite jewels owned by the Dukes and Duchesses of Westminster since 1841. Rivières of diamonds, an abundance of tiaras, diamonds mistaken as paste and who delivered jewels to Chanel disguised as a delivery boy… all will be uncovered in this amazing talk.
March
Friday 8th, Thursday 14th or Saturday 23rd
Venice – The Jewel of Italy
Venice is a romantic and magical place, with a history steeped in jewellery and jewellery collectors. Historically, from the medieval period, Jewels and gems have formed a key part in the economic and political development of Venice. At one time Venice was the key place for diamond cutting and faux pearls were a major industry. Important historical jewels and Italian families will be brought together in this talk to create an experience not to be missed.
Lectures are individually priced at £42* 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