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 Grainger Hall of Gems
Opening October 23, 2009
Explore the natural beauty of Earth’s gems and witness their magical transformation from rough specimens, to stunning stones, to spectacular jewelry in The Field Museum’s newly renovated Grainger Hall of Gems. Exquisite rare jewels and gold objects from around the world, as well as never-before-seen creations from top designers, await you in the most comprehensive exhibition of its kind between the east and west coasts.
A favorite since The Field Museum opened in 1921, the gem exhibition began with the legendary Tiffany & Co. Collection dating to the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition. Now completely redesigned and updated, the Grainger Hall of Gems features many of these famous Tiffany & Co. pieces—such as the stunning Sun God Opal—but has grown to encompass more than 600 gemstones and 150 pieces of magnificent jewelry, both antique and modern.
 Featured are all the major gemstone varieties, from those known for thousands of years to newcomers discovered in recent decades. You’ll behold rare jewels from every era, including an Egyptian garnet necklace more than 3,400 years old; a Chinese jade ornament thought to have been carved about 600 years ago; and a modern pendant created by C.D. Peacock containing a 28.84-carat tanzanite stone—one of the rarest gems in the world.
The exhibition combines the beauty of nature with the creativity of human artistry, so don’t miss this unique opportunity to follow gems from their raw state to their remarkable setting in stunning jewelry. The Grainger Hall of Gems is free with basic Museum admission—so plan your visit today!
Continue to the Exhibition Walk-through. >>
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