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Diamonds are a Girl’s Best Friend

by Jon on December 13th, 2007

Looking for a few ideas for that perfect holiday gift for someone special?

Try a trip with your special woman to the Harry Winston Gallery in the Hall of Gems, at the Museum of Natural History in DC. And watch her reaction.  You might learn exactly what she might might like, in a non-threatening environment, like at the jewelry store.  And more importantly, you might learn what she doesn’t like.

Or are you looking for a gentle (or perhaps not so gentle) way to drop a hint or two about what’s on your holiday wish list?  Take your guy and casually (or not so casually) plant a few clues.

Sapphires are always nice…

National Museum of Natural History - 423-carat Logan Sapphire Necklace

Or perhaps a few emeralds, diamonds or rubies.

 National Museum of Natural History - Diamond NecklaceNational Museum of Natural History - Emerald Necklace National Museum of Natural History - Ruby and Diamond Bracelet

Or when in doubt, a tiara can be worn with just about anything, at least this season.

National Museum of Natural History - Tiara

And if in doubt, The Hope Diamond is always nice…especially if you can get one for a fraction of its value, estimated at around $250 million.

National Museum of Natural History
Hall of Gems - Harry Winston Gallery - 2nd Floor
10th Street & Constitution Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20560

Admission – free, admission to all Smithsonian museums are free.

Hours - Daily, 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. 

Nearest Metro subway station - Smithsonian Station (use the Mall exit) - Blue and Orange lines or use the DC Circulator.

Parking – Metered street parking is available.  

Images - from personal collection, © 2007 - Jon Rochetti

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