Dawn Evers Corley is a native Charlestonian. She perfected her expertise on silver in antique and silver shops on King street in downtown Charleston. In those twenty plus years, she has become a much sought after lecturer having given presentations and lectures to US presidents, foreign heads of state and dignitaries as well as many corporate and Fortune 500 groups (The Family Circle Cup, Norfolk Southern, Southern Living to name a few)     She has taught extensively and is a former fellow with Charleston Antiques School. She is considered an expert in fine jewelry. In fact, Dawn was the assessor and appraiser of the jewelry that was discovered in the raising of the USS Hunley from the Charleston harbor. She has given thousands of interactive, hands-on lectures through the years.

She still maintains an active touring and lecture schedule in addition to owning and running Antiques On Main at Historic Karle Place in Lexington, SC.Dawn has been featured in magazines such as: Charleston Magazine, Charleston Home Magazine, Southern Lady magazine, hundreds of smaller publications, magazines and newspapers. Many people know her (or recognize her) from her appearances on television programs such as "What in the World Is It?" Her private collection has been showcased in museums and national exhibits.