The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston Presents Jewels, Gems, and Treasures: Ancient to Modern Exhibition in new Jewelry gallery. On view July 19, 2011, through November 1, 2012.

Charles Robert Ashbee, Marsh-bird brooch, 1901–02

The exhibition Jewels, Gem, and Treasures: Ancient to Modern illustrates, ornaments made of ivory, shell, and rock crystal were prized in antiquity, while jewelry made of diamonds, emeralds, sapphires, rubies, and pearls became fashionable in later years. This exhibition highlights some 75 objects representing the rich variety of jewels, gems, and treasures that have been valued over the course of four millennia.

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