Invitation to a very special afternoon with jewellery specialist Susan Rumfitt at Henshaws Arts & Crafts Centre in Knaresborough

An expert from BBC’s Antiques Roadshow is to talk about the spectacular world of tiaras in a charity event at Henshaws Arts & Craft Centre in Knaresborough this week.

From royalty to the stars of stage and screen, the history and etiquette of tiara wearing will be unveiled when jewellery specialist Susan Rumfiit appears on Thursday October 8 at 2.30pm.

Thanks to generous sponsorship from Carter Jonas, all the funds raised from ticket sales of the Tiaras & Tea event will go directly to the Henshaws Secret Garden Appeal.

Susan Rumfitt is full of praise for the fantastic work of Henshaws, a charity for the visually impaired and disabled, enabling them to achieve more than might ever have been thought possible.

She says she discovered the Jewellery Workshop on her first visit to the Arts & Crafts Centre and is keen to support its work.

"I am absolutely thrilled to be involved with Henshaws and share my talk on tiaras,” said Susan.

"The incredible work Henshaws does to support and inspire individuals and their families is remarkable.

"I hope many will come to see for themselves what a fabulous place Henshaws is and how important the two new craft spaces will be.”

Based in Harrogate, Susan Rumfitt, has more than 30 years in the jewellery industry and is a familiar face on the BBC’s Antiques Roadshow, where she has served as a specialist for 20 years.

She began her career as a jewellery specialist with Christie’s Auctioneers in Glasgow before moving to Phillips’ Auctioneers in London to head up one of their jewellery departments.

In 2006, she founded her own gallery in Harrogate where she lectures regularly on the history of jewellery and gemstones.

She is a Freeman of the Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths’ and an accredited lecturer for The Arts Society

Since joining the Antiques Roadshow , one of the most memorable items she has come across is a gold bracelet originally belonging to Queen Victoria whichthe lucky owner had found it in the street.

Susan Rumfitt’s talk will be followed by a Champagne Afternoon Tea.