Washington’s Museum of Natural History is the new home of the Dom Pedro — the world’s largest aquamarine gem, cut from what was believed to have been the largest gem-quality crystal ever found. Discovered in Brazil, the crystal was then taken to Germany where it was transformed into its current shape by world-renowned gem artist Bernd Munsteiner.
World’s Largest Cut Aquamarine
Washington's Museum of Natural History is the new home of the Dom Pedro -- the world's largest aquamarine gem.














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