Dubai/Manama: Christie’s and the Kingdom of Bahrain’s Institute for Pearls and Gemstones (Danat) announced the opening of an exhibition entitled Magnificent Pearls, which will take place at the Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay from 28 to 31 March.
Organised by Christie’s, the exhibition will showcase a selection of more than 50 exceptional pearls and other jewellery, all certified by Danat. “We are delighted to say that this will be one of the largest pearl exhibitions ever curated and open to the public,” the organisers in a statement said.
Christie’s is the world’s leading art business, with an unparalleled service and international expertise in conducting most celebrated auctions for the arts, decorative arts, jewellery, and collectibles. Established 1766, the house has sold some of the most prominent pearls of the world.
“By being part of Christie’s global presence, Bahrain once again demonstrates its commitment to building on its long and successful history of pearl trading,” , Kenneth Scarratt, the Chief Executive of Danat, said.
Magnificent Pearls represents a new step forward in expanding initiatives across the pearl industry, which is emblematic of Bahrain’s rich cultural heritage.
Danat is extremely appreciative of the support it continues to receive by HRH the Crown Prince, whose role has been instrumental in reviving Bahrain’s pearl and gemstone industry.”
“Christie’s is honored to have been invited to present an exclusive exhibition of magnificent pearls, to mark the achievements of DANAT, the 2017 established Institute for Pearls and Gemstones in Bahrain. The exhibition will shed international light on Bahrain’s 5,000 years old pearling history and Danat’s dedication to developing the local and regional pearl and gemstone industry, as well as offering training programmes to the next generation of gemmologists as well as those interested in pearls and gemstones from Bahrain and across the world,” the International Senior Director of Christie’s Jewellery, David Warren and Julien Vincent Brunie, Christie’s Director and Head of Private Sales Jewels also commented on the announcement.
“We would like to express our sincere thank you to HRH Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and First Deputy Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Bahrain, for offering to the world a first-in-class institute and laboratory,” added Isabelle de la Bruyère, Senior Director and Head of Client Advisory, Christie’s EMERI.