Dec

Diamonds are a girl’s BFF

Sterling silver ring set with a 15 carat London blue topaz heart, which is surrounded by blue diamonds and held into place by two fleur de lis prongs containing white diamonds. Total diamond weight is 0.40 carat. Designed by Judith Ripka and inspired by the Smithsonian’s Blue Heart diamond. Photo courtesy of QVC.

The Smithsonian Institution and QVC introduced the latest additions to QVC’s National Gem Gallery premier jewelry collection during a special live show from inside the Smithsonian Castle Dec. 2.

The Smithsonian Institution—National Gem Gallery collection draws inspiration from the famous pieces in the Museum of Natural History’s National Gem Collection, including the Hope diamond, Marie Antoinette’s diamond earrings, the Hooker yellow diamonds, the Carmen Lúcia ruby ring, the Blue Heart diamond and the Cullinan Blue Diamond Necklace. The assortment of 31 new jewelry pieces that were unveiled during the broadcast included necklaces, bracelets, earrings, pendants and rings, ranging in price from $33 to $470.

The Smithsonian Institution—National Gem Gallery collection is available through QVC at QVC.com or 1 (800) 345-1515.