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 Pearls June 28, 2002 – January 5, 2003 Discover nature’s perfect gem. Magical, mysterious and radiant, Pearls are unlike any other gem in the world. They come from the bottom of the world’s oceans, lakes, rivers and streams. They are the only gems to be formed by a living organism. And they emerge from their watery origins perfectly luminous, not needing to be cut and polished. Marvel at the sheer beauty of these gems in Pearls, an exclusive exhibition that combines nature, science, history and glamour. More than 600 objects, with nearly half a million individual pearls, make this gorgeous exhibition the most spectacular collection of pearls ever assembled. Pearls June 28, 2002 – January 5, 2003 Discover nature’s perfect gem. Magical, mysterious and radiant, Pearls are unlike any other gem in the world. They come from the bottom of the world’s oceans, lakes, |
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