Emily Barber

Emily has 25 years’ experience working in the international jewellery industry at auction. As Head of Fine & Important Jewellery sales in our EMEA locations, Emily overseas our auctions in London, Paris, Milan and Geneva. Emily is widely regarded as one of the industry’s leading experts and has presided over numerous record-breaking auctions and has a reputation for academic excellence in the discovery and research of antique jewels and gems of historical significance, from the Renaissance to the 20th century. Emily has taught and lectured on the history of jewellery and her opinion is regularly sought by museums and institutions. In addition to being a published author, she is often interviewed as an industry commentator. She is a Freeman of the Goldsmiths' Company of the City of London and an independent valuer for the Treasure Valuation Committee of Great Britain.