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product_id: 334687184
title: "Smithsonian National Gem Collection-Unearthed: Surprising Stories Behind the Jewels: Stitch, Patch, Darn, Plant-Dye & Love Your Wardrobe"
price: "R1439"
currency: ZAR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 6
url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/334687184-smithsonian-national-gem-collection-unearthed-surprising-stories-behind-the-jewels
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# Smithsonian National Gem Collection-Unearthed: Surprising Stories Behind the Jewels: Stitch, Patch, Darn, Plant-Dye & Love Your Wardrobe

**Price:** R1439
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

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- **What is this?** Smithsonian National Gem Collection-Unearthed: Surprising Stories Behind the Jewels: Stitch, Patch, Darn, Plant-Dye & Love Your Wardrobe
- **How much does it cost?** R1439 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Description

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 an all-new and original book, revealing fresh information and regaling the reader with anecdotes and tales of some of the world’s greatest and most famous gemstones. Dr. Post is the author of the now out-of-print book The National Gem Collection (Abrams, 1997), which has sold more than 50,000 copies. In this brand-new book, he tells the stories of the Smithsonian’s most famous gems, including the Hope Diamond, Star of Asia Sapphire, Carmen Lucia Ruby, Hooker Emerald, and Blue Heart Diamond―and also presents the tales, details, and fascinating facts surrounding rarely displayed gems from the Smithsonian vault and additions made to the collection since 1997. Not only a resource for learning about rare and beautiful gems, the book also presents the stories of the people who once owned or were associated with these jewels―from ordinary people to kings, emperors, maharajas, celebrities, and captains of industry.

Review: Beautiful ! - Even though this is a paperback, the quality is very good. The book was new. Lovely photos and well researched content. A true delight and a well written book. Sits just well in my studio.
Review: Very informative - Very interesting and entertaining, the book is well made and a pleasure to the eye as well, with very high quality photographs.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #504,581 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #810 in Antiques & Collectables (Books) #1,346 in Chemistry Books #2,403 in Earth Sciences Books |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 253 Reviews |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Beautiful !
*by D***A on 16 December 2024*

Even though this is a paperback, the quality is very good. The book was new. Lovely photos and well researched content. A true delight and a well written book. Sits just well in my studio.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very informative
*by I***L on 15 January 2025*

Very interesting and entertaining, the book is well made and a pleasure to the eye as well, with very high quality photographs.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Ótima compra
*by C***O on 28 August 2026*

Maravilhoso!!!

## Frequently Bought Together

- The Smithsonian National Gem Collection―Unearthed: Surprising Stories Behind the Jewels
- Gemstones of the World: Newly Revised Fifth Edition
- Diamonds: Their History, Sources, Qualities and Benefits

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*Last updated: 2026-10-24*