Glasgow Talks
Join us for some exciting and insightful talks!
The talks are on the Ground Floor, to the right of the staircase. They are free to attend. Please arrive at the venue 10 minutes before the start time and admittance is on a first-come, first-served basis, so arrive early to avoid disappointment!
Talks are free to attend for all ticket holders - get your ticket here!
10.30am: Alistair McCallum
Alistair’s Adventures in Madagascar: From Gem Fields to Polished Jewels
Join Alistair from Marcus McCallum Ltd for an exciting journey into the heart of Madagascar’s gemstone fields.
12pm: Kerry Gregory
Why is that gemstone so cheap! - Have you really got a bargain?
When you spot a coloured gemstone at a price that seems too good to be true, is it really a hidden treasure—or is there more to the story?
2pm: Keira Wraae-Stewart, Ebba Goring and Ruth Davis
Celebrating Scottish Gemstones and Jewellery
Join us for an engaging and informal panel discussion hosted by Edinburgh Jewellery Boutique, Aetla with Ebba Goring and Ruth Davis.
3.30pm: Sarah Caldwell-Steele
Vampires, Mummies and Demonic Possession: The Legacy of Whitby’s Jet
There are gems prized for their beauty, gems prized for their rarity and then there are gems prized because they could SAVE YOUR SOUL.