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Centuries of Opulence: Jewels of India

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Feb
15

Thursday

2:00PM

Centuries of Opulence: Jewels of India

Location: Gemological Institute of America (GIA) Museum

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Thursday, February 15
2:00 p.m.

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If you are interested in getting on the waiting list please contact caissdma@gmail.com

This private, guided walking tour of the Gemological Institute of America features an exhibition of 50 exquisite Indian jewelry and objects on loan from a private collection. Never before displayed publicly, these pieces—including several from the magnificent Mughal Empire—showcase more than 300 years of adornment from the 17th to the 20th centuries.

For more information contact caissdma@gmail.com or call (619) 788-8577

Location: Gemological Institute of America (GIA) Museum, World Headquarters and The Robert Mouawad Campus. Please assemble at the entrance gates by 1:45 p.m.


During this tour, your guide will use audio headsets in order to help reduce the ambient noise and keep a quiet learning environment for students. GIA provides sanitized headphones; however, you are welcome to bring your own ear buds or headsets.

Security Instructions:

GIA Security will ask for identification; please have it ready.

Drivers must have a valid Driver’s License.

All guests over the age of 15 must have a valid government issued photo ID.

Security will direct you to visitor parking.


Sponsored by the Committee for the Arts of the Indian Subcontinent

Free for CAIS members | $10 Museum members | $5 students | $15 nonmembers

Featured: Robert Weldon/GIA, Courtesy of a Private Collection. This Mughal era gold horn pendant features a 125 carat Colombian emerald engraved in Arabic with salutations of peace. Made for a ruler of the Kingdom of Mysore, it is set with diamonds, Burmese rubies, emerald beads and pearls.
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Date:
February 15, 2018
Time:
2:00 pm
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Gemological Institute of America (GIA) Museum
5345 Armada Drive
Carlsbad, CA 92008 United States
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Website:
https://www.gia.edu/gia-museum

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