Diamonds, rubies, emeralds, aquamarines, turquoise, etc… Extracted from the depths of the earth, coveted and sought after for thousands of years, gems (precious stones worked on by human hands) have always been considered as instruments of power and objects of seduction. Furthermore, since the 18th century, they have become the subject of various scientific studies. In collaboration with Van Cleef & Arpels, “Gems”, the exhibition of the French National Museum of Natural History, immerses visitors in several fields which are closely connected and yet rarely brought together: mineralogy, gemology and the art of jewelry making.
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