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GIA Open House to include red-carpet necklace

October 05, 2009
This collection of trilliant-cut gems includes such species as tourmaline, opal, cerussite, fluorite, aquamarine and tanzanite. Courtesy of the Roz and Gene Meieran collection. Photo courtesy of Robert Weldon. Image courtesy of the GIA.

Carlsbad, Calif.--The Gemological Institute of America's (GIA) annual Jewelry Career Fair and Open House will be held on Oct. 16 at the institute's worldwide headquarters in Carlsbad.

On display will be a necklace recently seen at this year's 61st annual Primetime Emmy Awards. The piece, called "Shibuki," meaning "splash" in Japanese, is composed of 5.52 carats of diamonds set in 158 grams of platinum. The necklace is one of four from the Platinum Guild International's "Aqua Collection" that will be on exhibit.
 
In addition, new items have been added to the popular "Facets of GIA" exhibit. The collection includes 73 large, trilliant-cut gems ranging in size from seven to 81 carats. They represent many gem species in a variety of colors, including tanzanite, emerald and aquamarine, and were mined from exotic locations all over the world, such as Brazil and Madagascar.
 
Other pieces include a bracelet with approximately 630 diamonds by Fulco Verdura, diamond brooches by Pierre Sterle and handcrafted enameled jewelry and objets d'arts set in 18-karat gold by contemporary artist Larissa Podgoretz.
 
"From gemstones to minerals, diamonds to platinum, this year's Open House will be filled with a wide spectrum of unique and eclectic pieces," GIA Museum curator Terri Ottaway said in a media release. "Whether you're interested in the science of gemology or in the artistry and fashion of jewelry, there is something for everyone to see."

Classroom demonstrations will be held throughout the day so visitors can learn more about gemological education as they tour the institute.
 
The GIA Jewelry Career Fair is a free, all-day event running from 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. For more information, visit GIA.Edu/CareerFair.
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