Exhibitions

Brazilian Princess Topaz

March 1, 1979 – March 30, 1979

National Museum of Natural History
10th St. & Constitution Ave., NW
Washington, DC

2nd Floor, Gem Hall

See on map Floor Plan

See a 21,327-carat (9 lb. 6 oz.) flawless light blue gem, considered to be the largest cut gemstone in the world. It was discovered in the Brazilian mountains near Teofilo Otono. On loan from an anonymous donor.