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Smithsonian Gem & Mineral Collection
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| The 75 carat Hooker Emerald Brooch. The stone reputedly was once part of the belt buckle of a Turkish sultan. The brooch is part of the Gem and Mineral Collection of the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History. |
| Last modified 2026-08-09 MZ |
Smithsonian photos by Dane A. Penland Copyright 1992 Smithsonian Institution |
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