10 September 2026
10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Briefing Area
Free admission to the book talk but museum admission fees apply for access to all galleries
Join us for an engaging illustrated lecture by internationally renowned gemologist and antique jewelry expert Mr. Alexandris. Discover how jewelry has served as a powerful expression of identity, faith, and status across Ottoman, Indian, Malaysian, and Western cultures, while exploring masterpieces from the Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia's collection and the evolution of modern high jewelry by leading maisons such as Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels, Boucheron, Chaumet, and Mauboussin.
The session will conclude with an audience Q&A and a book signing. Copies of Antique Jewelry 1800–1939: Appreciating the Dreams will be available for purchase after the talk.
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