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Last Chance to see one-of-a-kind The Wonderful World of Opals before it disbands

Oct 6, 2017

Just one month remains to see The Wonderful World of Opals at the New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science.  This one-of-a-kind exhibit disbands after October 15.  It features cut and uncut stones from around the world, including Australia, Mexico, Ethiopia and Peru and a one-of-a-kind rough opal specimen from Australia that weighs over 160 pounds. The exhibit includes set opal jewels from guest curator Katherine Jetter’s own collection. The Australian born, Santa Fe based internationally recognized jewel designer is a GIA graduate gemologist and a leading expert in the opal industry for more than a decade.

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Manhattan Pendant II by Jewelry Designer Katherine Jetter; NMMNHS photo

Gem from The Wonderful World of Opals Exhibition at the NM Museum of Natural History & Science

The Wonderful World of Opals Exhibition at the NM Museum of Natural History & Science

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