Smithsonian Institution

Cindy Chao Credits Her Success to Perseverance

The jewelry brand is turning 20, boosted by expanding its focus increasingly toward Asian clients.

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When a Visit to the Museum Becomes an Ethical Dilemma

Western museums are major tourist attractions, drawing travelers from around the world. But what responsibility do we bear as spectators for patronizing institutions that display what critics say are stolen works?

By Charly Wilder

Jewels and Jewelry Metals and Minerals Mines and Mining Smithsonian Institution United States

Gems Made in the U.S.A.

While the country isn’t in the same league as global producers, a large variety of beautiful stones are found within its borders.

By Louise Johns for The New York Times

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Portraits of Serena and Venus Williams, Ava DuVernay Coming to the Smithsonian

Serena and Venus Williams and Ava DuVernay, and the artists who portrayed them, talk about their choices, which will be on view at the National Portrait Gallery.

By Hilarie M. Sheets

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