Pearls
June 28, 2002 – January 5, 2003
Discover nature’s perfect gem.
Magical, mysterious, and radiant, pearls are the only gems born of a living organism. They come from the bottom of the world’s oceans, lakes, rivers, and streams. And they emerge from their watery origins perfectly luminous, not needing to be cut and polished.
See the most spectacular collection of pearls ever assembled in a gorgeous exhibition that combines nature, science, history, and glamour. Co-curated by The Field Museum and the American Museum of Natural History in New York, Pearls is the largest, most comprehensive exhibition ever put together on this subject.