Gems! Colors of Light and Stone
If a glimpse at exotic and rare treasures takes your fancy, and you plan on being in the Santa Ana California area, why not visit the Bowers Museum and view Gems! Colors of Light and Stone – The Michael Scott Collection.
Through June 16th 2008, this exquisite private gem collection, which boasts the most lavish gems second only to those owned by royalty, is sure to be a treat to the eyes!
Comprised of major gem varieties and color spectrums, the collection also includes unique and lesser known stones, among which are green tanzanites and electric blue Paraiba tourmalines.
Antique jewels, rare cut collector stones, and gem carvings are other highlights of the collection. Curator of the exhibit Dr. Peter Keller, a geologist and gemologist himself, cites this as “the most important exhibit of Gemstones, diamonds and gems as art ever shown in a US museum.”
View some of the exhibit pieces here in the online gemstone gallery.
If you’d like to have your own kalaeidoscope of colored gemstones a little closer to home, check out these luxe, vibrant, multi gemstone and diamond drop earrings in 14K yellow gold.
For those whose preference is white gold, these multi gemstone and diamond drop earrings will effect a rainbow of color to brighten your day and banish those winter wardrobe Blahs — your own little show of gemstone color and light!