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Diamond industry expert Laurie Wickwire, GIA delivers compelling talks on this coveted industry- from mining, sorting, brokering and investing- Laurie is involved in all aspects of this fascinating profession.
Understand the creation of the world’s most successful cartel- The DeBeers Diamond Cartel, experience ocean mining off the shore of Namibia, descend beneath the surface of the earth sorting tonnes of earth for a mere handful of coveted gems, or step back into time with Laurie to the Art Deco era, where divas and muses jostled each other for the coveted attention of the public eye!
Television’s On Air Diamond Expert for the international shopping channel QVC, a GIA Certified Diamond Grader, and International Diamond Merchant- Laurie draws on decades of experience working within this dazzling industry.
Whether inside the jewellery vaults of Cannes loaning million dollar jewels for elite celebrities to wear whilst sauntering the Red Carpet, to Royal Commissions designing items for HRH The Prince of Wales, Laurie delivers engaging historical talks about the secret diamond trade to audiences around the world.
From presenting television specials where her advice is regularly sought by over a million television viewers to teaching diamond master classes around the world, her infectious presentation and powerful images will transport you 3500 feet beneath the surface of the earth in the elusive hunt for these coveted gems.
– Television presenter and jewellery expert
– The On Air Diamond, South Sea Pearl and Tanzanite expert for the international shopping channel QVC
– International Diamond Merchant
– Investment Diamond Advisor for London’s 3rd largest hedge fund
– GIA Certified Diamond Grader (study New York & London)
– IGI Certified Pearl Grader (study Antwerp & HK)
– Crown Jewel, Faberge’ Egg and Tahitian Pearl Specialist
– Laurie’s first book ‘Where Have All The Tiaras Gone?’ in bookshops Q4 17/Q1 18
Topics:
Ocean & Ice Mining: From Namibia to Canada The Diamond Industry’s New Frontier
The British Crown Jewels: Every Stone Tells a Story
The Cullinan Diamond: From Rock to Royalty
Unchanged: The DeBeers Diamond Cartel: Romancing the Stone