De Beers Canada is sponsoring The Nature of Diamonds Exhibition at the Garfield Weston Exhibition Hall, Royal Ontario Museum from October 25, 2008 to March 22, 2009.
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No other gem has quite captured the imagination of men and women throughout history like diamonds. Revered by royalty, celebrated by Hollywood and coveted by miners and dealers throughout the world, we have had a centuries-long fascination with diamonds. Now discover this once-in-a-lifetime glimpse into the rich and storied history of this most precious of gems.
This award-winning exhibition traces the amazing transformation of diamonds, starting with their geologic origins deep within the earth to the fascinating way that volcanoes bring them to the earth’s surface. Explore the history of mining and the special story of the Canadian mining industry, as well as the marketing and distribution of the present-day diamond trade. Learn how raw diamonds are cut into brilliant gems, and then graded according to the “Four C’s” of cut, carat, colour and clarity. Discover the intriguing uses of diamonds in science, technology and industry, from drilling to electronics, medicine to optics.
Journey through diamond legend and lore, and explore the cultural significance of diamonds in art and literature. The spectacular walk-in Gem Vault houses a stunning array of jewels from around the world, including Princess Mathilde's 200-carat diamond corsage ornament containing over 2,600 diamonds. The Aurora Butterfly of Peace collection consists of over 240 astounding diamonds and showcases the range of diamond colours in nature. Stunning jewellery worn by the likes of Mae West, Joan Crawford, Elton John and other Hollywood glitterati is also featured.
Diamonds may be forever, but this exhibition is not. Diamonds has wowed crowds from New York to Tokyo. Don’t miss this amazing opportunity to experience the brilliance of The Nature of Diamonds for yourself.