The Nature of Diamonds Exhibition at a Glance

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The Exhibition at a Glance

Exhibition Title:	The Nature of Diamonds
Media Preview:	Tuesday, October 20, 2009 at 9 am
Exhibition Dates:	October 23, 2009 - March 28, 2009 (Note: On October 23, 2009 The Field Museum also opens the renovated Grainger Hall of Gems – a separate, permanent exhibition.)
Overview:	Discover the dual nature of diamonds – at once glittering and tough, decorative and utilitarian. The exhibition showcases nearly 800 items, including breathtaking gems. It features the crème de la crème of designers such as Tiffany& Co., Van Cleef & Arpels, Boucheron, and Cartier. Explore subjects such as earth science, diamond mining, and industrial uses of diamond to complete the story of this fascinating and important mineral.
Location:	The Field Museum 1400 S. Lake Shore Drive Chicago, IL 60605-2496
Phone Numbers:	General Museum Information 312/922-9410
Organizer:	The Nature of Diamonds is organized by the American Museum of Natural History, New York, in collaboration with The Field Museum, Chicago; the Royal Ontario Museum, Toronto; and the Houston Museum of Natural Science.
Sponsor:	This exhibition is made possible by the generous support of The Grainger Foundation of Lake Forest.
Admission:	Admission to The Nature of Diamonds include basic admission to The Field Museum and are priced $23 for adults, $20 for seniors and students with ID, and $13 for children 3-11. Discounts are available for Chicago residents. To purchase tickets visit fieldmuseum.org. Special rates are available for tour operators and groups of 15 or more. Call our Group Sales office toll-free at 888-FIELD-85 (888- 343-5385).
Hours:	The Field Museum is open everyday 9am to 5pm.