Exhibits

May 14, 2008–April 30, 2010
Location: GIA headquarters, Carlsbad, California

An exhibit of breathtaking jewelry, gems and minerals that brings to life the Institute’s groundbreaking role in gemological education and research.

• Blue and Yellow Sapphires
  Sapphire crystals from Sri Lanka. Courtesy of Bill Larson, Palagems.com.
• Emerald Bracelet
  Art Deco emerald, diamond and platinum bracelet. Courtesy of Frank Goodman & Son (Los Angeles, California).
• Egyptian Necklace
  Ancient Egyptian necklace, circa 100 AD. Emerald, colorless quartz, amethyst, glass, gold and faience. Courtesy of the Royal Ontario Museum, Toronto.
• Hamlin Necklace
  The Hamlin necklace, containing tourmaline from Mt. Mica, Maine, with beryl and gold. Courtesy of the Harvard Mineralogical Museum.
• Boucheron Diamond Balloon Pendant
  Late Belle Époque “Hot Air Balloon” necklace, circa 1911. Diamonds and platinum. Courtesy of Siegelson, New York.
• Diamond Ring
  18.70 ct emerald-cut diamond ring, Courtesy of a private collector and Mona Lee Nesseth, Custom Estate Jewels.

Through July 2009
Location: GIA Headquarters, Carlsbad, California

An artistically intricate, bejeweled miniature replica of the Balboa Park Carousel in San Diego, California. The hand-carved carousel animals, lights, trimmings, coloring and other detailed features are exact reproductions. The Fabergé-like wonder plays a repertoire of 20 songs from the late 1890s. Commissioned by Barry and Ann Marfleet from J. Grahl Design; created by Jim Grahl, Christian Eric, Beth Eiler-Wong, Phil Roberts and Charles Holt.

• Balboa Carousel Egg
  Views of the “Balboa Park Carousel Egg,” currently on display at GIA headquarters.
• Balboa Carousel Egg
  Views of the “Balboa Park Carousel Egg,” currently on display at GIA headquarters.
• Balboa Carousel Egg
  Views of the “Balboa Park Carousel Egg,” currently on display at GIA headquarters.
• Balboa Carousel Egg
  Views of the “Balboa Park Carousel Egg,” currently on display at GIA headquarters.