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💎✨ Museums have a way of reminding you just how extraordinary the gem world really is. 👀

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Which do you find more exciting: historic jewels or rare collector gemstones? 💎

One of my favorite parts of seeing the Smithsonian’s National Gem & Mineral Collection each year is discovering the newest additions entering the collection. 💫

This time, the case included everything from unusual garnets and vibrant spinels to a gemstone with a particularly mesmerizing optical surprise that immediately caught my attention. ✨

What makes moments like this so special is getting to see not only beauty, but the kinds of rarity and gemological significance that museums choose to preserve for the future. 👀💎

Watch the reel for a closer look at some of the newest treasures added to the collection. ✨

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I caught up with the team behind Taj Company, a business that has been part of the trade since 1978 and is now entering a new chapter with the next generation joining the company. 💫

What really stands out is the range. Ethiopian opals, cultured pearls, lapis, emerald, ruby, sapphire, black diamond beads, and so much more, available across an enormous variety of cuts, sizes, colors, and price points. ✨

Whether you’re looking for something more accessible or highly elevated, there’s a real depth of inventory here and a sense of continuity that comes from a family business evolving across generations. 👀

Watch the Reel for a closer look at everything they’re bringing to the show. 💎✨

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What gemstone bead are you most drawn to right now?