Qatar Museums presents world-famous Pearls exhibition in Moscow

A new edition of the critically acclaimed Pearls: Treasures from the Seas and the Rivers exhibition opened on Tuesday in Moscow as part of the Qatar Russia 2018 Year of Culture, Qatar Museums (QM) has said.

The opening was attended by the QM CEO and special adviser to QM chairperson HE Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani, Mansoor bin Ebrahim al-Mahmoud; and Qatar's ambassador to Russia Fahad bin Mohamed al-Attiyah, among other VIPs.

The exhibition, being hosted by the World Diamond Museum at the Exhibition Centre of the State Historical Museum in Moscow until October 1, displays 50 pieces of jewellery and other examples of pearl craftsmanship made from freshwater pearls born in Central Asia.

Some 20 new and never-before-shown artefacts specially selected for the exhibition in Russia are also on display, giving people a rare opportunity to see some of the most beautiful pieces of pearl jewellery and rare natural pearls from QM’s collection.

“This diverse exhibition will answer many of the questions surrounding these natural wonders, while taking visitors on a fascinating journey through the history of pearl diving and trade in Qatar,” the exhibition’s curator, Dr Hubert Bari, said.

The exhibition begins with an insight into the natural history of pearls and their formation, shedding light on many unknown facts that will amaze visitors and dispel common myths, like the fact that pearls are formed around a grain of sand.

Visitors also have the opportunity to learn about the different kind of pearls created by shell fish from around the world, with a unique display of natural pearls, which includes rarities such as pearls from the American rivers.

The exhibition continues by telling a story of pearl fishing in Qatar, drawing a parallel between the history of pearl industry in Russia and in the country.

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