Lecture: Contemporary Interest in Gems and Jewelry

Join Aja Raden, author of the New York Times best-selling book Stoned, for a stimulating conversation with Hillwood’s Executive Director Kate Markert about contemporary interest in jewelry and gemstones and an exploration of topics such as why pearls were once worth more than diamonds, why diamonds are now the engagement stone of choice, and why green stones such as emeralds remain so precious.

Part of the Spectacular lecture series.

Series Pricing: $80, $40 Member, $28 Student; Individual Lecture Pricing: $20, $10 Member, $7 Student

Learn more at https://www.hillwoodmuseum.org/events/spectacular-lecture-series/contemporary-interest-gems-and-jewelry