Dr. Jeffrey Post, curator of the National Gem Collection for over 25 years, separates fact from fiction in his new book, “Unearthed,” where he reveals fresh insights about the world's most famous gemstones, including the Hope Diamond, Star of Asia Sapphire, and Blue Heart Diamond. He presents the tales, details, and fascinating facts surrounding not only the rarely displayed gems from the Smithsonian vault and recent acquisitions, but also the stories of the people connected to these jewels—from ordinary people to royalty, celebrities, and captains of industry. 

Learn more at Dr. Jeffrey’s virtual author talk. Register at: https://libraryc.org/salinaspubliclibrary/62221 

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