Objects of Desire: 500 Years of Jewelry
 

May 3, 2006 - February 10, 2008

 

Brooch/Pendant LeBolt and Co. 2000.60.2

 


See 200 glittering treasures representing every aspect of jewelry design and discover the fascinating stories behind them.  Egyptian scarabs, testimonial medallions and royal gemstones are but a few of these magnificent Objects of Desire from the Newark Museum's permanent collection.

 

 

 

Vanity Case 2004.22

 

 

 

 

Images (Top to bottom):

Brooch/Pendant in the art nouveau style, LeBolt and Company, Chicago, Illinois, 1905-1910, Gold, coral and diamonds, Gift of Elizabeth Reid Walker, 2000  2000.60.2

Vanity case encrusted with colored stones, Fulco di Verdura, New York, 1941, Gold, Tourmalines, citrines, peridots, beryls, Purchase 2004 The Members' Fund  2004.22A-C

 

 

 

 

All works shown here are from the Collection of Newark Museum.