Radio 2 Jeremy Vine Show
22nd November 2024
Tune in to hear Helen chat to Jeremy about La Peregrina pearl, Sutton Hoo survivals, and all things bling
Isle of Wight Literary Festival
Friday 4th October 2024
From the V&A's Senior Jewellery Curator comes an immersive history of the world through the gems that have forged empires, created cultures and built the modern world. Helen Molesworth takes you behind the curtain of what you see in a museum or fetching vast sums on the auction floor, illuminating the deeply human stories that lie behind them.
Gem A
Thursday 3rd October 2024
Gemmological Instruments, in association with Gem-A, invites you to join us at Gem-A London HQ, Thursday 3 Oct 2024 18:00 – 20:00 BST, for a special book signing event with guest speaker Helen Molesworth, as she discusses her book, Precious. Explore the captivating stories behind some of the world’s most treasured jewels. Don’t miss the opportunity to meet the author, ask questions and have your copy signed at this exclusive event.
Budleigh Salterton
Saturday 21st September 2024
Selecting ten of nature’s most dazzling jewels, the gem expert tells of journeys across the world to trace stones from their discovery to the moment a glimmering cut and polished masterpiece is traded, and then fought over, adorns emperors and kings, falls out of favour, and then raises eye-watering sums in another age. Touching on history and politics, archaeology and engineering, geography and geology, chemistry and physics, psychology and romance, fine art and high finance, her stories are rich with drama and intrigue.
Appledore Literary Festival
Saturday 21st September 2024
In Conversation with Stephanie Merritt
Emerald, ruby, sapphire, diamond, pearl, jade. These jewels are among the most precious, and coveted, treasures on the planet. They adorn kings and queens, the rich and famous, and many a newly-wed's hand. Wars have even been fought over them.
World-renowned gemologist, Helen Molesworth, reveals their remarkable stories from their origins to the sale room, providing a sparkling new way of exploring the history of humanity.
Jewellery Valuers Association
6th-8th September 2024
Popularity and Provenance
What’s in a name? Do princesses push prices? What makes some jewels more desirable than others when all other factors remain the same? From Beyoncé to Wallis, join Helen in exploring the power of provenance, and nominal, emotional, and personal value.
Buxton Literary Festival
Monday 15th July 2024
Join Helen, with Martin Latham, discussing the treasures of world-famous gems and some of the stories that have sparked our imagination for centuries.
Chalke History Festival
Wednesday 26th June 2024
At the renowned Chalke Valley History Festival, Helen will be discussing live a history of the world’s most treasured gemstones and who wore them.
Holding The World Enchanted:
The Island of Gems
FREE WEBINAR: Saturday 16th January, 11.30 am GMT
A virtual journey of discovery in presenting the vibrancy and global impact of Sri Lanka’s gem industry. Join Helen Molesworth, and a panel of recognised experts, in unearthing the dazzling history behind the stones of the incomparable ‘Island of Gems’. An enlightening educational segment going live on Saturday 16th January at 11.30 am GMT. Click on the link below for a fabulous and free experience.