ADFAS Brisbane Extra Lecture: The World of Pearls
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 as 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.
Visitors are welcome.
Date: Thursday 17th September
Time: 12 to 1pm
Place: State Library of Queensland, Auditorium 1
Cost of extra lecture: $40.00 each for members and visitors
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 as 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.
Visitors are welcome.
Date: Thursday 17th September
Time: 12 to 1pm
Place: State Library of Queensland, Auditorium 1
Cost of extra lecture: $40.00 each for members and visitors
Thursday 17 September 2026 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (UTC+10)
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Morning - 17 September, 2026 12 - 1 pm, Auditorium 1, State Library of Queensland, Cultural Precinct, Stanley Place, South Brisbane, Qld 4101
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ADFAS Brisbane Extra Lecture: The World of Pearls
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