Gem and Jewelry Exhibits

New Collection of Diamonds at the American Museum of Natural History
Ongoing
American Museum of Natural History, New York
This new display in the museum’s Morgan Memorial Hall of Gems features 25 diamonds from a variety of sources. The exhibit includes five vivid colored diamonds from the Olympia Diamond Collection.

Calder Jewelry
Through January 3, 2010
San Diego Museum of Art
Displays some 90 pieces of jewelry created by the famed modernist sculptor Alexander Calder (1898–1976).

Imperishable Beauty: Art Nouveau Jewelry
Through January 17, 2010
Cincinnati Art Museum
Reveals the beauty of jewelry from the Art Nouveau movement of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, with more than 100 pieces.

Read My Pins: The Madeleine Albright Collection
Through January 2010
Museum of Arts and Design, New York
Showcases more than 200 pins worn by the former U.S. Secretary of State, with an overview of their historical and artistic significance.

Wrought and Crafted: Jewelry and Metalwork 1900–Present
Through January 2010
Philadelphia Museum of Art
Celebrates Philadelphia’s rich heritage in the field of metalwork by presenting the finest examples of modern hollowware, sculpture, and jewelry in the Museum’s collection.

Set in Stone: 2000 Years of Gem and Mineral Trade in the Southwest
Through February 2010
Arizona State Museum, Tucson
Brings to light the long history of jewelry trade in the American Southwest, featuring 800 objects and audio-visual displays.

The Nature of Diamonds
Through March 28, 2010
The Field Museum, Chicago
Unlocks the unique properties of diamonds and explores the gem in its natural state, from mine to market. Combines ancient manuscripts, multimedia, and fine diamond jewelry.

Facets of GIA
Through April 30, 2010
GIA Museum, Carlsbad, California
An exhibit of breathtaking jewelry, gems and minerals that brings to life the Institute’s groundbreaking role in gemological education and research.

Cristalli
Through June 30, 2010
Museum of Zoology and Natural History, "La Specola," Florence 
Features more than 500 extraordinary mineral specimens from around the world, from the collection of Adalberto Giazotto.

Cartier and America
December 19, 2009–April 18, 2010
Legion of Honor, San Francisco, California
Celebrates the imagination and creativity of Cartier in the 20th century, with jewelry and works of art from the company’s private collection.

All That Glitters: The Science and Splendor of Gems and Minerals
Starting May 15, 2010
San Diego Natural History Museum
Examines the unique geological forces that produced diamonds millions of years ago. Features an exquisite selection of mineral specimens, jewelry, and works of art.