An hour long illustrated lecture 'The World of Pearls', presented by Clare Blatherwick.
Clare is an independent jewellery consultant based in Scotland.
She has over twenty-five years experience in the jewellery business, ten of which were as Head of Jewellery for Bonhams in Scotland.
She has a keen interest in the historical aspect of jewellery and has lectured extensively on the subject in the UK, Europe, South Africa and Australia.
The allure of pearls has been documented from ancient times and there is evidence of the use of pearls in the Arabian Gulf region dating back to 4000BC.
This talk looks at the amazing variety of types of pearls, from those produced by oysters to marine snails and how they are found to some of the most famous pearls in the world, including those that belonged to Mary Queen of Scots.
After the lecture we invite you to join us for a glass of Greenhough wine, or sparking water, and a sandwich.
Clare will be circulating at this time and available to answer any questions.