ARTSNational Perth - The World of Pearls
The allure of pearls has been documented from ancient times and there is evidence of the use of pearls in the Arabian Gulf region dating back to 4000BC. In ancient Rome, according to legend, Venus herself was born of the sea like a pearl. The Romans thought pearls were formed from the teardrops of the gods, or perhaps a result of clams capturing dewdrops in the moonlight. This talk looks at the amazing variety of types of pearls, from those produced by oysters to marine snails, how they are found and some of the most famous pearls in the world, including those that belonged to Mary Queen of Scots. Lecturer Clare Blatherwick has a passion for the historical aspect of jewellery and lectures widely on this in both the U.K and the U.S
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State Library of WA, theatrette
25 Francis Road, Northbridge WA 6003
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ARTSNational Perth - The World of Pearls
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