Diamonds

27 Hooker emerald There’s something incredibly mysterious about the largest emeralds. It’s one of the rarest of gemstones, unattainable for […]

26 Portuguese diamond There’s something so exciting about these incredibly large and perfect stones. Sometimes they have well-documented histories and

25 Spanish Inquisition Necklace One doesn’t normally associate beautiful jewelry with the time of the Spanish Inquisition. But in the

24 Marie Antoinette Earrings There’s no more fascinating subject in history than the doomed French Queen Marie Antoinette. Much maligned

23 Marie Louis Diadem There were a few benefits to marrying the Emperor Napoleon, if you loved jewelry, that is!

22 Blue Heart Diamond There is a spectacular diamond in the Smithsonian Collection called the Blue Heart Diamond. Fans of

21 Napoleon Diamond Necklace One of the most spectacular all-diamond pieces of jewelry in the Smithsonian Insitution is the Napoleon

20 Hope Diamond Is there anyone who hasn’t at least heard of the famous Hope Diamond? Many people are surprised

19 Smithsonian Collection Some of the world’s most spectacular diamonds and other gems are located in the National Gem Collection

18 Royalty diamonds When did diamonds first become recognized as precious stones and used for jewelry? The earliest reference to