An Evening with Martijn Akkerman: Exploring His New Book 'A Life in Jewelry'

Martijn Akkerman, known from television shows 'Tussen Kunst en Kitsch' and 'Blauw Bloed,' will take us on a captivating journey into the fascinating world of jewelry during his lecture. With sparkling humor and charm, he shares stories from his books 'Sprekende juwelen' and 'Een leven in juwelen'. Discover not only the beauty and craftsmanship of jewelry but also the intriguing stories behind them. From queens to movie stars, precious adornments have captivated hearts for centuries. Akkerman delves into regional jewelry and some of the world's most impressive jewelry forms, discussing how jewels reflect power, love, and history. He considers preserving and sharing these stories as his calling. Using slides, Akkerman connects the past with the present, reflecting on recent events, such as the jewel heist at the Louvre. MARTIJN AKKERMAN (1952) is a jewelry historian who studied at the vocational school in Schoonhoven and has worked with jeweler Fabery de Jonge and Amsterdam auction house Mak van Waay. He serves as an expert for jewelry at various art and antique fairs, including TEFAF and has been sharing the stories behind exceptional jewelry for years on 'Tussen Kunst en Kitsch' and 'Blauw Bloed'.