Tuesday, February 24, 2026

Travel Tuesday: All That Glitters at the Smithsonian Natural History Museum










 

16 comments:

  1. The jewels are beautifully displayed with terrific lighting.

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  2. I love the side-by-side, raw and cut diamonds.

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    1. I have known a couple of people who cut and polished stones over the years.

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  3. I wonder if the Natural History Museum would be interested in having a Mistress Borghese exhibit of baubles, bangles and beads?

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    1. If you lived here the Montebello Showcase would love to host your show next year.

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  4. I bet the Smithsonian's security is better than the Louvre's.

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    1. I hope so, this is in the middle of the building, not near any windows and balconies.

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  5. I may have to get the crew back together and plan a heist.

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    1. But where would you wear them?

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  6. Wow, that woke me up this morning. Exquisite is the word that comes to mind.

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  7. Wow, wow, wow! Glitter and sparkle first thing in the morning. I love sapphires (my birthstone) and diamonds, too.

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    1. All things bright and beautiful

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  8. Pretty! Does the museum purchase these or are they donated?

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    1. Some of both, the huge diamond was from Harry Winston, a donation in the 50s or 60s

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