Art of the Jewel

See the journey that minerals take as they become gems, then jewels.

butterfly piece from crevoshay exhibition

General Info

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Art of the Jewel pairs over 50 luxurious pieces of jewelry from the collection of artist and jewelry designer Paula Crevoshay with the raw minerals and rough gems used to make them. See jewelry in the shape of orchids, butterflies, spiders, and more—crafted from a dazzling assortment of opals, moonstones, sapphires, and other precious gems.

female guest in gem vault
jeweled flower piece from art of the jewel exhibit crevoshay

Artist: Paula Crevoshay, 2015

Pink sapphires create a stunning hibiscus flower.

Install shot of fish pendant

Artist: Paula Crevoshay, 2014

Flying Fish of Mandalay installed in the gallery

display case with multiple pieces from art of the jewel exhibit crevoshay

Maine tourmaline shines in any setting.

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Pink sapphires create a stunning hibiscus flower.

Artist: Paula Crevoshay, 2015

Flying Fish of Mandalay installed in the gallery

Artist: Paula Crevoshay, 2014

Maine tourmaline shines in any setting.

Along the way, you'll:
 

  • See the largest faceted blue Montana sapphire in the country

  • Learn why only a few minerals are considered “gem-worthy”

  • Compare the techniques of cutting and carving gemstones

This exhibition was organized by Paula Crevoshay in collaboration with the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County.