Allison and Roberto Mignone Halls of Gems and Minerals

The Mignone Halls of Gems and Minerals tell the fascinating story of how the vast diversity of mineral species arose on our planet, how scientists classify and study them, and how we use them for personal adornment, tools, and technology. The galleries feature more than 5,000 specimens from 98 countries. 

These halls are included with any admission.

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Butterfly of Peace

See this dazzling suite of 240 diamonds representing every variety of fancy colored diamond in existence, known as the Butterfly of Peace, on view in the Mignone Halls of Gems and Minerals.

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240 natural, fancy colored diamonds arranged in the shape of a butterfly. Photo by Robert Weldon/© GIA
Opening Soon: Cosmic Splendor

A stunning assemblage of more than 60 astronomically inspired jewelry creations from the collections of Van Cleef & Arpels.

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A bejeweled spiral clip studded with colorful rubies, a central diamond and ray-like pieces jutting out from two sides. Spiral clip
Courtesy of Van Cleef & Arpels

 

The Museum gratefully acknowledges the Witten Family Foundation.