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The Smithsonian National Gem Collection--Unearthed: Surprising Stories Behind the Jewels

The Smithsonian National Gem Collection--Unearthed: Surprising Stories Behind the Jewels

Post, Jeffrey Edward

Paperback

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Publisher Price: $35.00

ISBN10: 1419745808
ISBN13: 9781419745805
Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
Published: Mar 23 2021
Pages: 192
Weight: 2.00
Height: 1.00 Width: 8.50 Depth: 10.00
Language: English

The scandals, mysteries, and human stories behind the world's greatest gems are brought to life by the curator of the Smithsonian's National Gem Collection

Dr. Jeffrey E. Post, curator of the National Gem Collection for more than 25 years, separates fact from fiction in this fascinating book, revealing fresh information and regaling the reader with anecdotes and tales of some of the world's greatest and most famous gemstones.

In this gorgeous book, packed with 175 color photos, he tells the stories of the Smithsonian's most famous gems, including the Hope Diamond, Star of Asia Sapphire, Carmen Lucia Ruby, Hooker Emerald, and Blue Heart Diamond--and also presents the tales, details, and fascinating facts surrounding rarely displayed gems from the Smithsonian vault.

Not only a resource for learning about rare and beautiful gems, the book also presents the stories of the people who once owned or were associated with these jewels--from ordinary people to kings, emperors, maharajas, celebrities, and captains of industry.

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