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

The scandals, mysteries, and human stories behind the world’s greatest gems are brought to life by the curator of the Smithsonian’s National Gem Collection

Dr. Jeffrey E. Post, curator of the National Gem Collection for more than 25 years, separates fact from fiction in this fascinating book, revealing fresh information and regaling the reader with anecdotes and tales of some of the world’s greatest and most famous gemstones.

In this gorgeous book, packed with 175 color photos, he tells the...