Jewelry in the Space Age

The Carnegie Museum plays host to one of the most original jewellery exhibitions of the year.

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  • Pittsburgh (USA)

  • One off event
  • location: Carnegie Museum of Natural History
  • address: 4400 Forbes Avenue - 15213
  • phone: +1 412 622 3131
  • web: www.carnegiemnh.org
  • opening hours:

    Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday 10am-5pm; Thursday 10am-8pm; 

    Sunday 12pm-5pm; closed Tuesdays

This futuristic exhibition at the Carnegie Museum of Natural History explores the subject of our universe and its inescapable influence on mankind. This is showcased via an eclectic range of more than 100 exhibits, many of which will delight jewellery fans. Cleverly combining scientific facts with decorative arts, exhibits range from celestial-inspired jewels and space-age creations from established artist jewellers - including futuristic designer Claudio Pino - to jewellery crafted from cosmic matter. Watch out for the solid gold replica of the lunar module from the first-ever Moon landing, produced by Cartier Paris and presented to the three astronauts who made space history in 1969.  

Admission to museum: adults $19.95; seniors (65+) $14.95; students with ID and children aged 3-18 $11.95; members and children under 2 years of age free.

Not to be missed Not to be missed

Van Cleef & Arpels cosmic masterpiece: the high jewellery Tampa necklace, complete with a green beryl planet and gem-encrusted rocket.

  • Necktie by Megan Isaacs
    This celestial-inspired necktie from Megan Isaacs, depicting the planets of our solar system, is on display at the Carnegie Museum.
  • Lunar excursion module by Cartier
    This solid gold replica of the lunar module from the first-ever Moon landing, produced by Cartier Paris, is on display at the Carnegie Museum.
  • Infinity ring by Claudio Pino
    Celestial-inspired infinity ring from futuristic designer Claudio Pino.
  • Pol Bury Kinetic suite
    This Pol Bury Kinetic suite, featuring a pair of ear clips and ring, circa 1975, are described as wearable works of art and are on display at the Carnegie Museum.
  • Moldavite brooch by John Hatleberg
    John Hatleberg's Moldavite brooch, with South Sea, Keshi and Seed pearls, is on display as part of the Out of this World! Jewelry in the Space Age exhibition at the Carnegie Museum.
  • Carnegie Museum, Pittsburgh
    The Carnegie Museum of Natural History in Pittsburgh is home to the futuristic exhibition, Out of this World! Jewelry in the Space Age. Photo: Tom Hill, 2010
  • Tampa necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels
    The Van Cleef & Arpels high jewellery Tampa necklace is a cosmic masterpiece with a green beryl planet and gem-encrusted rocket.

where:

  • Pittsburgh
  • address: 4400 Forbes Avenue