Australian Opals: Lecture at the North East Branch

Quaker Meeting, House, Friargate, York, YO1 9RL
9 April 2026
Branch Event

Event Details

Location:

Quaker Meeting, House, Friargate, York, YO1 9RL

Date:

9 April 2026

Time:

7:15 pm

Cost:

£10 (£8 for students)

Description:

 

Australian Opals: Lightning Ridge to White Cliffs and a few places in between

 

Guest speaker: Marianne Saunders

She is a trained silversmith and designer, and also holds the internationally recognised Gem-A Diamond Diploma, specialising in assessing and grading diamonds as well as an extensive knowledge of precious coloured gem-stones and pearls.

 

Arrival from 6:30 pm – talk starts at 7:15 pm lasting about 50 minutes, with time for questions and finishes around 8:30 pm.

Everyone welcome! Light refreshments included.

For more details, please email: markhoughton1@hotmail.co.uk

 

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