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A virtual talk with Dr. Jeffrey Post
VIRTUAL | After the event date, watch the talk any time through Library Speakers Consortium
A dazzling presentation with Dr. Jeffrey E. Post, the emeritus curator of the Smithsonian's National Gem Collection. Dr. Post talks about his latest book The Smithsonian National Gem Collection Unearthed: Surprising Stories Behind the Jewels which explores the scandals, mysteries, and human stories behind the world's greatest gems including the Hope Diamond, Star of Asia Sapphire, Carmen Lucia Ruby, Hooker Emerald, and Blue Heart Diamond. In this webinar, fact is separated from fiction as Dr. Post reveals fresh information and regales viewers with anecdotes and tales surrounding rarely displayed gems from the Smithsonian vault and recent additions to the collection.
Dr. Jeffrey Edward Post served as Curator-in-Charge of the U.S. National Gem and Mineral Collection from 1991 to 2023. His areas of research interest include mineralogy, gemology, and geochemistry. He has published more than 150 scientific articles in these fields. He is the author of The National Gem Collection, and The Smithsonian National Gem Collection—Unearthed: Surprising Stories Behind the Jewels.
This live, virtual event is presented by BPL's digital resource, Library Speakers Consortium, which curates virtual presentations with top authors from around the world.
Register to attend this virtual talk live and submit questions in advance for the author.
