TITLE

The Gem of the Collection

AUTHOR(S)

Small, Lawrence M.

PUB. DATE

April 2000

SOURCE

Smithsonian;Apr2000, Vol. 31 Issue 1, p10

SOURCE TYPE

Periodical

DOC. TYPE

Article

ABSTRACT

Describes the Smithsonian Institution's National Gem Collection, on display at the National Museum of Natural History in Washington D.C. How the collection originated in 1884; Examples of famous jewels found within the collection, including the Napoleon Diamond Necklace, the Hooker Emerald and the Hope Diamond; Size, weight and design of the Hope Diamond; History of its ownership; How it is displayed.

ACCESSION #

2912525

Tags: EXHIBITIONS;  NATIONAL Museum of Natural History (U.S.);  DIAMONDS -- Exhibitions;  GEMS -- Exhibitions;  SMITHSONIAN Institution (Washington, D.C.) -- Exhibitions

 

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