No figure epitomizes eighteenth-century Europe as effectively as Giacomo Casanova. 

For millennia, humans have been fascinated, inspired, and enticed by gems and jewelry. 

During the thirties and forties, actresses like Joan Crawford, Mae West, and Claudette Colbert graced the silver screen dripping in diamonds.

Explore the rich, fascinating stories behind famous gems such as the notorious Hope diamond, the exceptional 423-carat Logan sapphire, and the Carmen Lúcia ruby.

Exceptional gems, dazzling twentieth-century jewelry, and legendary historic jewels.