The Smithsonian&rsquo\;s \;Unearth ed \;explores the scandals\, mysteries\, and human stories behind the world's greatest gems. In this original book\, the surprising stories behind this world-renowned gem collection are brought to life by Dr. Jeff rey E. Post\, curator of the Smithsonian's National Gem Collection for ove r 30 years. In this webinar\, fact is separated from fiction and Dr. Post will reveal fresh information and regale the viewers with anecdotes and ta les of some of the world's greatest and most famous gemstones. Inside the illustrious pages of \;Unearthed\, Dr. Post tells the stories of the Smithsonian's most famous gems\, including the Hope Diamond\, Star of Asia Sapphire\, Carmen Lucia Ruby\, Hooker Emerald\, and Blue Heart Di amond and presents the tales\, details\, and fascinating facts surrounding rarely displayed gems from the Smithsonian vault and recent additions mad e to the collection.
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\nAbout the Author and Presenter:
\nDr. Jeffrey Edward Post\, a native of Wisconsin\, received Bachelor o f Science degrees in geology and chemistry from the University of Wisconsi n - Platteville\, and his Ph.D. in chemistry\, with a specialty in geochem istry\, from Arizona State University. \; Prior to joining the Departm ent of Mineral Sciences at the Smithsonian Institution&rsquo\;s Museum of Natural History in 1984\, he was a Postdoctoral Research Fellow for three years in the Department of Geological Sciences at Harvard University. \; He was Chairman of the Department of Mineral Sciences 1989-1994 and 201 4-2019\, and from 1991 to 2023 served as Curator-in-Charge of the U.S. Nat ional Gem and Mineral Collection. Dr. Post was the lead Curator for the Ja net Annenberg Hooker Hall of Geology\, Gems and Minerals that opened in 19 97. In May 2023 he was appointed research curator\, emeritus.
\nHis areas of research interest include mineralogy\, gemology\, and geochemistr y. \; He has published more than 150 scientific articles in these fiel ds. \; He is the author of \;The National Gem Collect ion\, and the recently published: \;The Smithsonian National Gem Collection&mdash\;Unearthed: Surprising Stories Behind the Jewels .
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