Qatar National Library Presents Informative Session About Diamonds

Press release

Published September 17th, 2019 - 05:57 GMT

Qatar National Library

Highlights

Qatar National Library will present an informative and interactive public lecture, “A Journey through the World of Diamonds,” on 21 September.

Qatar National Library will present an informative and interactive public lecture, “A Journey through the World of Diamonds,” on 21 September. Qatar-based jewelry designer Einas Mohammed will share her passion for these precious stones and the knowledge she has gained through her professional experience.

Participants will learn more about the origin of natural diamonds, beginning with the process of extracting the stones from the ground. In addition, Mohammed will also speak about countries most famous for diamonds, including Russia, the world’s leading producer of gem-quality diamonds, Angola, South Africa, Canada and Australia, famous for its yellow diamonds.

The lecture will offer jewelry enthusiasts expert advice on how to add to their collections when buying or selecting high-quality diamonds, and will be followed by an informative discussion with several specialists in the field.

Rana Ahmed Al Ani, Information Services Librarian, said: “We look forward to offering those who attend the opportunity to enrich their knowledge with valuable information about these marvels of nature, as well as to broaden their cultural perspectives. The event is ideal for those who may already be avid fine jewelry collectors as well as anyone seeking to cultivate their general knowledge. The Library is pleased to invite the community to benefit from the informative insights from our knowledgeable speakers.”

For more information on the Library’s event and/or to register to attend, please visit: events.qnl.qa/event/xdzLY/EN.

Background Information

Qatar National Library

Qatar National Library acts as a steward of Qatar’s national heritage by collecting, preserving and making available the country’s recorded history. In its role as a research library with a preeminent heritage library, the Library fosters and promotes greater global insight into the history and culture of the Gulf region. As a public library, we provide equal access for all of Qatar's residents to an environment that supports creativity, independent decision-making, and cultural development. Through all our functions, we provide leadership to the country’s library and cultural heritage sector.