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Article: New collection.(Museum Notes)(Gemological Institute of America)(Brief article)
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- Rocks & Minerals
- Article date:
- September 1, 2008
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The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) Museum, in Carlsbad, California, has launched a campaign to build the GIA Historical Collection, a comprehensive assemblage of jewelry, objets d'art, and gemstones from all time periods and cultures worldwide. The goal is to put together a variety of world-class treasures representing different episodes in history. Pieces from the collection will then be used for display in other venues, ...