Fashion

FashionSpeak Fridays:
Stoned: Jewelery, Obsession and How Desire Shapes the World

Friday, September 22
7:00 PM  / Illustrated lecture and book signing

The history of the world is the history of desire.  How does a stone become a jewel? What makes a jewel priceless? And why do we desire them so?  
   Join Aja Raden, scientist and New York Times bestselling author of Stoned: Jewelry, Obsession, and How Desire Shapes the World, as she explains what the diamond on your finger has to do with the GI Bill, why the glass beads that bought Manhattan for the Dutch were initially considered a fair trade, and how the French Revolution started over a coveted necklace.
   Aja Raden studied ancient history and physics at the University of Chicago, and has worked as the Head of the Auction Division at the famed House of Kahn and as the Senior Designer for Los Angeles-based fine jewelry company Tacori.

Fabulous jewels are highly encouraged! Books will be available for purchase.

We expect this to be a popular event so Members are encouraged to RSVP well in advance.
Please RSVP directly with the Fashion Committee: [email protected]