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Gems at the Smithsonian

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The Emerald Necklace at the museum of Natural History, Smithsonian Institution, Washington DC, is another example in the magnificent range of jewellery specimens displayed and individually illuminated by the miniaturised articulate system, which has now evolved into one of the most useful and flexible tools in cabinet display lighting.

The Napoleon necllace is lit from high and low level to bring out its sparkling qualities.

 

Tourmalines at the Smithsonian - much care was taken to establish the optimimum positions for direct and indirect light onto these strange crystal forms. The Articulate system provides all the flexibility needed to satisfy the curator's stringent eye.

Our Project Managers are experienced at selecting the correct colour temperature and light distribution characteristics to ensure all items are displayed to enhance them to their optimum - critical subtleties of which the viewer is not aware.

 

Giant hunks of Topaz glow warmly in the gem hall.

Official Photographer to the Smithsonian:
Chip Beck

Exhibit Designers:
Douglas/Gallagher, Washington DC

Lighting Consultant:
Light'n Up, Washington DC

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