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HMNS Special Lecture: Moghul Diamond Treasures and the Nature of Diamonds

Presented by Houston Museum of Natural Science at Houston Museum of Natural Science - Wortham IMAX® Theatre

August 18, 2009

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The Houston Museum of Natural Science presents a special lecture entitled Moghul Diamond Treasures and the Nature of Diamonds.

Tom Moses, John King and Benjamin Zucker
Tuesday, August 18, 6 p.m.
Lower Level Conference Room

Celebrating the first-time display of the Moghul mirror flat-diamond necklace, Tom Moses and John King from the Gemological Institute of America (New York) will discuss...

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The Houston Museum of Natural Science presents a special lecture entitled Moghul Diamond Treasures and the Nature of Diamonds.

Tom Moses, John King and Benjamin Zucker
Tuesday, August 18, 6 p.m.
Lower Level Conference Room

Celebrating the first-time display of the Moghul mirror flat-diamond necklace, Tom Moses and John King from the Gemological Institute of America (New York) will discuss the gemological origins of these Indian stones and the master craftsmanship of the Indian diamond cutters. Benjamin Zucker (pictured), noted jewelry historian and author of Gems And Jewels will discuss the importance of the piece in relation to imperial Indian art.

In the presentation, the necklace will be described as a link in the diamond-cutting chain of history – from the earliest uncut diamond jewelry, through table cuts and rose cuts, to the European brilliant cut diamonds of today.

Admission to The Nature of Diamonds exhibition following the lecture is included. Sponsored by Gemological Institute of America and Precious Stones Co. (New York).

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Houston Museum of Natural Science - Wortham IMAX® Theatre

5555 Hermann Park Drive
Houston, TX 77030

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Tickets:

Member-Adult $12.00
Member-Child (<18) $12.00
Adult $17.00
Child (3-11) $17.00
Senior (62+) $17.00
College (Current ID) $17.00
Group (20+ persons) $17.00

Times:

6:00pm

Phone: (713) 639-4629

Parking:

Parking garage on site.

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