American Gemstone Jewelry Collection (Exhibition)

Exist Dates

1979 December 3 - 1980 January 27

Biographical or Historical Note

abstract

Exhibition. Opened December 3, 1979 and closed January 27, 1980. Located in the Morgan Hall of Minerals and Gems at the American Museum of Natural History. "American Gemstone Jewelry Collection" exhibited a representative collection of native American gemstones, fashioned into fine jewelry featuring 31 pieces.

Summary

"American Gemstone Jewelry Collection" exhibited a representative collection of native American gemstones, fashioned into fine jewelry featuring 31 pieces. The collection, created by the American Gem Society and designed by Aldo Cipullo, included a bracelet of star-shaped gold links adorned with blue sapphires from Montana, a red garnet from North Carolina and many small diamonds. The exhibition was on view in the Hall of Minerals and Gems of the American Museum of Natural History from December 3, 1979 through January 27, 1980.

Individuals and institutions involved in the creation of the exhibition: American Gem Society.

Sources

American Museum of Natural History Press Release: Museum Programs and Exhibitions Calendar, December, 1979. Departmental Records, 101; American Museum of Natural History Library Archives.

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Related Corporate, Personal, and Family Names

American Museum of Natural History. Harry Frank Guggenheim Hall of Minerals.
Location of exhibition.

American Museum of Natural History. Morgan Memorial Hall of Gems.
Location of exhibition.

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