There Will Soon Be 100+ Rare Gems on Display in LA
The 71.19-carat “Northern Light” green diamond and the 108.03-carat “Blue Splendor of Ceylon” sapphire are just two examples.
“Brilliance: The Art and Science of Rare Jewels” will be on display from Dec. 8 through Feb. 21 at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County in Exposition Park, giving visitors the chance to see more than 100 rare pieces.
Notable stones include the “Celeste Diamond,” a 46.39-carat fancy blue diamond; the 42.72-carat “Pink Starburst,” the second largest pink diamond in the world; and the “Kasu Star,” one of the largest round brilliant-cut yellow diamonds in the world at 61.72 carats.
There’s also the 71.19-carat “Northern Light Diamond,” the largest green diamond in the world, and the 108.03-carat “Blue Splendor of Ceylon,” one of the finest sapphires in the world, according to NHM.
These stones will be on display next to rough mineral specimens from designer Robert Procop, who helped organize the event, and the museum’s own collection.
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It will also showcase Procop’s “Style of Jolie” collection, created in partnership with actress and activist Angelina Jolie, featuring emerald, green beryl, citrine, and black spinel in architectural settings.
There will even be a piece inspired by Jolie’s character in the 2014 Disney film “Maleficent” on display, as well as a five-row citrine bracelet Jolie is donating to NHM’s gem and mineral collection.
“Brilliance” will also highlight the jewelry designer’s collection with actress Brooke Shields, “Luminous by Brooke,” featuring bracelets set with sapphires and diamonds, inspired by their shared interest in stargazing.
Both collaborative collections raise funds to benefit women and children in need.
Meanwhile, a video featuring Dr. Aaron Celestian, the museum’s curator of mineral sciences, and Robert Procop will discuss the science and art behind gemstones.
Visitors of the exhibition will learn where gems come from, how they form, the type of research performed with gems, and how Procop uses gems in his designs.
The exhibition is free with museum admission; entry to the gem and mineral hall is timed.
“We are thrilled to have the chance to showcase these gems,” said Celestian. “This exhibit highlights the splendor of Earth’s depths and showcases incredible artistic vision and craftsmanship. Brilliance gives us a remarkable opportunity to explore the geology, physics, and chemistry of these stones, while appreciating their stunning beauty.”
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