Current Exhibits

Through December 2012
Location: GIA Headquarters, Carlsbad, California

This unique gem and mineral collection showcases 850 egg-shaped pieces, collected over 40 years and carved by Master Lapidarist Dieter Jerusalem, using traditional cutting techniques he learned in Idar-Oberstein, Germany. Each piece is cut and polished to resemble a perfectly formed hen’s egg, about 58mm high. These precious gems and decorative minerals are from the finest localities in the world and include Idar-Oberstein agates; pink tourmaline from Pala, California, U.S.A.; Brazilian morganite and aquamarine; green beryl from Madagascar; Nigerian rutilated quartz; Canadian native silver in matrix; jadeite from Switzerland; Australian variscite and much more, as well as phenomenal gemstones, and several jaspers, agates, and quartz with unusual inclusions.

Courtesy of Jay Walker, Curator, The Library of the History of Human Imagination

• The Jerusalem Egg Collection
  The Jerusalem Egg Collection is one of the world's finest collections of mineral eggs. Many of the minerals each egg is made of are no longer available due to exhausted deposits or mine closings.

Through early Spring 2012
Location: GIA Headquarters, Carlsbad, California

In conjunction with the 10^th anniversary of 9/11, GIA was honored to display a collection of family artifacts that survived 9/11. The items were recovered from a bank vault safety deposit box at 5 World Trade Center, a building that was badly damaged and burned for days after the attacks. While the contents of most of the safety deposit boxes were reduced to ash, a 1950s-era 14K white gold ribbon bow brooch was found intact. Its metalwork was blackened, but the 75 diamonds were in remarkably good condition and did not show any significant signs of degradation. Four other family heirlooms were also on display: two small silver mesh clutches and two gold pocket watches.

• Ribbon Brooch
  This 1950s-era 14k white gold ribbon brooch, with its 75 diamonds (2.78 cts) intact, was retrieved from the World Trade Center site. Photos by Robert Weldon.
• Silver Mesh Clutches
  Two petite silver mesh clutches fused together from the heat of the fires that burned for weeks. The larger one, left, measures 5.5 inches wide by 4 inches high and the smaller one 2.7 inches by 2.5 inches.
• Pocket Watches
  A 14k gold Columbus pocket watch, left, and a 14k gold Lord Elgin pocket watch.

Through February 2012
Location: GIA Headquarters, Carlsbad, California

Master carver Perry Brent Davis is famous for his nature-inspired sculptures, consisting of large agates carefully chosen for their intricate patterns, appealing color and rich textures. More than 15 of his sculptures are featured, combining art deco, abstract and surrealistic influences. Some of his pieces contain two or more minerals, requiring a high level of technical expertise and workmanship. For more on the Perry Davis Collection, visit www.perrybdavis.com

• Circles
  Gemstone carving in banded agate from Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. Deep colored orange bands and orbs contrast several other colors in the material. Sculpture stands 38 x 21 x 8 cm with base, 28 x 21 x 7 cm without.
• The Face
  Gemstone carving in smoky quartz from Rio Grande do Sul. Brazil. Bronze mid-base and granite base.
• Picture Frame
  Gemstone sculpture in drusy agate from Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. Bronze mid-base, granite base.
• Autumn Plumage
  Gemstone carving in banded agate from the Condor mine, San Rafael, Argentina. The sculpture stands 37 x 20 x 9.5 cm with base, 28 x 20 x 9.5 cm without.

Through February 2012
Location: GIA Headquarters, Carlsbad, California

An exhibit featuring fourteen pieces of jewelry created by the award-winning artist, Zoltan David, of Austin, Texas.

• Flower Ring
  Winner of an AGTA Spectrum Award in 2007. Spessartine garnet (20.85 ct), tsavorite garnet, 18K and 22K gold, and platinum. Courtesy of Nancy’s Collection.
• Yellow Sapphire and Ruby Ring
  Sapphire (11.76 ct), ruby, diamond, 18K and 22K gold, and platinum. Courtesy of Nancy’s Collection.
• Butterfly Ring
  Watermelon tourmaline, diamond, 18K gold, and platinum. Courtesy of Nancy’s Collection.

• Trilliant Collection
  21 of 93 trilliant cut gemstones representing a variety of species. Courtesy of The Roz & Gene Meieran Collection.
• Emerald Crystal
  Emerald crystal from Colombia, 88.4 g. Courtesy of The Roz & Gene Meieran Collection.

AGTA Gem Fair: January 31 - February 5, 2012
Tucson Gem and Mineral Show 2012: February 9 - 12, 2012
Location: Tucson, Arizona

GIA will showcase gems and jewelry with Southwest flair, as well as other pieces from our museum collection at the AGTA GemFair and the Tucson Gem and Mineral Show. These one-of-a-kind displays will be on exhibit only for the duration of each show, so you won’t want to miss them.

• Touraine Southwest Jewelry
  Some of the fabulous, southwest-inspired jewelry that will be on display at the Tucson Gem & Mineral Show