This lecture traces how man has mastered the technique of cutting and polishing diamonds.
This lecture looks at diamond jewellery through history. We look at the diamond today and how it is identified and assessed.
THE ARTS SOCIETY ACCREDITED LECTURER
Mr John Benjamin
John Benjamin is a jewellery historian, lecturer, author and broadcaster. Formerly International Director of Jewellery at Phillips Fine Art Auctioneers, since 1999 he has been an independent jewellery consultant on behalf of the private client network. John is well-known from his appearances over 30 years on BBC Television’s ever-popular Antiques Roadshow. He is a Freeman of the Goldsmiths’ Company, a Court Assistant and Founder Liveryman of The Worshipful Company of Arts Scholars and in 2021 was appointed Honorary Jewellery Adviser to the National Trust.
OTHER EVENTS
This is a half day event, with two lectures in the morning followed by a sandwich lunch
28 Fourth Avenue
The history of one of the most famous art collections in th world.

