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Enjoy this absolutely dazzling presentation with the emeritus curator of the Smithsonian's National Gem Collection, Dr. Jeffrey E. Post, as he talks about surprising stories behind the jewels in the collection as collected in a new book. Adults. Register to get a link. A recording will also be available for later viewing.
Join us for an absolutely dazzling presentation with the emeritus curator of the Smithsonian's National Gem Collection, Dr. Jeffrey E. Post as he talks about "The Smithsonian National Gem Collection Unearthed: Surprising Stories Behind the Jewels."
The book explores the scandals, mysteries and human stories behind the world's greatest gems, brought to life by Dr. Post, who curated the collection for over 30 years. In this live online talk, Dr. Post will separate fact from fiction, reveal fresh information and regale the viewers with anecdotes and tales of some of the world's greatest and most famous gemstones, including the Hope Diamond, the Star of Asia sapphire, the Carmen Lucia Ruby, the Hooker Emerald and the Blue Heart Diamond. You'll learn fascinating facts surrounding rarely displayed gems from the Smithsonian vault and recent additions made to the collection.
Adults. Register to receive a link for viewing this online event.
About the Author: Dr. Jeffrey Edward Post, a native of Wisconsin, received bachelor of science degrees in geology and chemistry from the University of Wisconsin - Platteville, and his Ph.D. in chemistry, with a specialty in geochemistry, from Arizona State University. Prior to joining the department of mineral sciences at the Smithsonian Institution’s Museum of Natural History in 1984, he was a postdoctoral research fellow for three years in the department of geological sciences at Harvard University. He was chairman of the department of mineral sciences 1989-1994 and 2014-2019, and from 1991 to 2023 served as curator-in-charge of the U.S. National Gem and Mineral Collection. Dr. Post was the lead curator for the Janet Annenberg Hooker Hall of Geology, Gems and Minerals that opened in 1997. In May 2023, he was appointed research curator, emeritus. He is the also the author of "The National Gem Collection."
This event is part of DBRL's Online Author Series, supported by David Lile honorarium funds. A recording will also be available for later viewing on the author series site.
AGE GROUP: | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | Featured | Books & Authors |
TAGS: | Science | Online Author Series | Book Discussion |
Please note that this program is taking place online or via broadcast rather than at a physical location. Please see the event description for details on where to view or tune in.
