The trials and tribulations of tiaras and other bejewelled headwear

It's Burger Duke not Burger King - The trials and tribulations of tiaras and other bejewelled headwear with Kerry Gregory

Kerry Gregory is not an expert in tiaras, but she is in love with them. She is also pedantic and excited by sparkly things and research. Over the years she has collected a few tiaras of her own, had arguments with relatives about what constitutes a "King's Crown", and spent copious amounts of time looking at, playing with, and researching tiaras, crowns, and coronets. She has addressed numerous members of the public as to whether or not she is wearing a crown, or if she is a princess. Kerry has tweeted large organizations (US spelling is with a z) and TV production companies regarding their misuse of tiaras or crowns, as well as spending hours trying to keep a tiara on her head. In this lighthearted, but educational and interesting talk, Kerry will give to you her favourite tidbits about regal headwear including how to get one to stay on your head!

About Kerry:

Anyone who has met Kerry Gregory, knows she’s a one woman whirlwind, passionate, funny and motivating, and her presentations are always fast paced, practical and entertaining.

Kerry has delivered presentations, to critical acclaim, to many organizations and associations including; The National Association of Jewellers (UK), The National Association of Jewelry Appraisers, The American Gem Trade Association and Gemworld International. She has had numerous articles on practical gemology published in both UK and US publications.

A past long term tutor and head of ATC for Gem-A, she served on the board of Gem-A, and ran one of the UK Branches. Currently on the Board of Trustees for the Silversmiths and Jewellers Charity (UK), and a key contributor to the National Association of Jewellers (UK) Professional Trade Standards Committee, particularly focusing on Gemstones, Diamonds and Hallmarking practices. Kerry is also a Freeman of the Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths and the City of London, and the most recent appointee to the British Hallmarking Council committee.

Kerry started Gemmology Rocks, after a career of Retail Jewelry, Estate Jewelry, Appraisal, Pawnbroking and plenty of hands-on Gemology. To deliver hands-on practical education to businesses, that gets to the root of frustrations, providing development, support, solutions and education to tackle the stuff that makes a difference every day in business, and makes everyone more money! To deliver education of the highest standard, she has completed a Teaching Qualification specializing in teaching adults.

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