With over 35 years experience in the pearl and diamond industry, Laurie Wickwire is a Certified Pearl Grader (IGI) and Certified Diamond Grader (GIA) and is an accredited Arts Society Lecturer in both the UK and Europe. Laurie has enjoyed lecturing on the luxury cruise lines since 2014, engaging with passengers from around the world.

A leader in the industry, Laurie is the On-Air Television Diamond Expert for the international television shopping channel QVC where her opinion is regularly sought by over a million viewers each week. 

Laurie presents diamond shows on the national television channels BBC, ITV and QVC, she hosts diamond & pearl master classes, and appears on UK television specials during the diamond and platinum jubilees. Laurie has also created the historical jewelry range retailing at both Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle.  

Laurie’s industry knowledge has led to her publishing numerous magazine articles from Ocean Mining for Diamonds to History of the British Coronation.  Additionally, she has been the spotlight guest on numerous internationally streamed podcasts and has created bespoke jewelry commissions for the British Royal Family.