A new, 2,000-square-foot gallery opening today at the Carnegie Museum of Natural History sparkles and glitters with fancy jewelry, both modern and antique, and a kaleidoscope of gemstones.

The new Wertz Gallery -- an add-on to the Hillman Hall of Minerals and Gems that is part of the Oakland museum -- features both a permanent jewelry and gem exhibit and a traveling one. "Wertz Gallery: Gems and Jewelry," which is permanent, features numerous glass cases full of precious and semi-precious gemstones, including diamonds, amber, topaz and sapphires.

"Luxe Life: Masterpieces of American Jewelry" -- which has been to many museums and is on display through early January -- features extravagant pieces of jewelry, ranging in age from mid-19th-century to modern.

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