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

This book presents the tales, details, and fascinating facts surrounding rarely displayed gems from the Smithsonian vault and additions made to the collection since 1997. The collection is not one of just rare and beautiful gems, but also comprises 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