Find out how Mother Nature made gemstones

Art Deco bracelet, 1925

For thousands of years, precious minerals and gems have adorned the necks, wrists and ears of royalty, noblewomen and men alike.

The history and science behind the rocks and minerals we use in architecture, as jewellery and as decorations is a fascinating one. Visitors to the Van Cleef & Arpels: The Art and Science of Gems exhibition at the ArtScience Museum in Singapore will be able to experience this and much more till Aug 14.