About

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Joanna Hardy, with over 45 years in jewellery, began as a goldsmith and worked as a rough diamond valuer at De Beers. She then dealt polished diamonds in Antwerp, joined Phillips in London, and spent fourteen years at Sotheby’s on Bond Street as a senior jewellery specialist and auctioneer, overseeing global auctions in New York, Geneva, and London. Now an independent specialist, she conducts worldwide masterclasses and talks. A published author of Collect Contemporary Jewelry, Emerald, Ruby, and Sapphire, she also appears as a regular jewellery expert on the BBC Antiques Roadshow.

Joanna Hardy, F.G.A., D.G.A., F.R.S.A

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Jessica Diamond began her career at British Vogue in the late 1990s before working at Wallpaper magazine and Conde Nast Traveller where she remains their watch & jewellery director. In addition, she has been at The Times and The Sunday Times as their watch & jewellery director since 2019, writing features, covering the latest jewellery news and styling shoots. Her jewellery knowledge is broad and deep – from interviewing Creative Directors and CEOs of some of the biggest jewellery brands, to attending collection launches around the world and visiting design studios, jewellery workshops and gemstone mines. From vintage trends to emerging talent, fascinating provenance to ground-breaking creativity, her finger is firmly on the jewellery pulse.

Jessica Diamond

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Joanna Hardy

“The gem and jewellery industry is a fascinating world but it can also be an enigma for the consumer. I have been immersed in the business for over 40 years and to be able to share my knowledge and passion in one of the most important countries for gemstones is very exciting. No prior knowledge is required, just bring along a passion and an appreciation for jewellery and gems. I look forward to sharing this unique experience with you.”

Jessica Diamond

“I’ve been visiting Sri Lanka for years and have always tried to purchase loose stones. But I’ve never felt confident that what I was being offered was ethically mined, fairly priced or even from the island. Now after extensive research coupled with Joanna’s contacts and expertise we can together offer something extraordinary.”