Antiquity has provided a standard by which all subsequent periods have tended to be judged. The Jenkins Venus was thought during the neoclassical period to be the embodiment of love and beauty, so fundamental to contemporary ideas of art appreciation.
Discovering Jewellery
28 November - 30 November 2011
Are you interested in jewellery but are not certain how styles progress and perhaps puzzled as to how to distinguish art nouveau from art deco? Maybe you would like to collect but don’t know where to start?
This course is aimed at anyone who would like to feel more confident in their appreciation of jewellery pieces. You will learn about the various influences on jewellery making including changing fashion in dress, the gold rushes of the 19th Century and the introduction to the gem setting trade of platinum at the turn of the 20th Century, as well as improvements in gem cutting and the South African diamond mines which contributed to increased popularity of this precious stone.
During the course you will visit the Christie’s salerooms during one of the largest Jewellery sales of the year to learn about what to consider when purchasing jewellery at auction. There will be something catering for everyone’s taste from the costliest of gems to the simplest of sentimental trinkets.
Bookings
To book your place you can download a booking form here and email it to us at education@christies.com. Alternatively you can book your place over the phone by calling +44 20 7665 4350.
Discovering Jewellery
Course Dates
28 November - 30 November 2011
10.00am - 4.00pm
Course Fees
£485
Course Director
Gil Darby
