Learn about the history of diamonds from the Renaissance to today
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Date: 16/01/2019
Time: 20 h 00 - 22 h 00
Location: The Arts Society Brussels
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HISTORY OF DIAMONDS FROM THE RENAISSANCE TO TODAY
From the most basic table-cuts to the perfectly proportioned round brilliants of today, this presentation traces how man has mastered the technique of cutting and polishing the hardest substance on earth. Fully illustrated with historical slides, the various styles of cutting are discussed including lasqué, point cut, rose cut, old mine and modern brilliants of the 20th century. The second part of the presentation covers diamond jewellery through history, the use of silver, gold and platinum and their impact on design.
The talk by MR JOHN BENJAMIN traces how man has mastered the technique of cutting and polishing the stone.
He was with Phillips Auctioneers for 23 years, latterly as International Director of Jewellery. Since 1999 has been an independent Jewellery Consultant. Lectures, writes and broadcasts (including BBC Antiques Roadshow). Admitted to Goldsmiths’ Company in 2000. Author of Starting to collect Antique Jewelleryand co-author with Paul Atterbury The Jewellery and Silver of H.G. Murphy.
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