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Have you ever taken a gem of a vacation? Well, not just a great vacation that was wonderful, but a trip to discover more about beautiful gemstones. You don't have to travel far and wide to experience gemstones. If you live near a city that has a natural history museum, chances are they have a gem collection. We have one here in Philadelphia and I remember going there years ago with my Mom and Dad and marveling at the tiny colored diamonds that glittered behind glass in a display case. Of course, my favorite spot is the gem gallery at The National Museum of Natural History at the Smithsonian. I could spend a day in there! There are mines throughout the country that have fun family vacations so you can become a real rock hound (or rock star!) Arizona boasts peridot, and turquoise, Nevada is known for fire opals, California has tourmaline, and North Carolina is considered on of the hottest destinations for gems, with garnets and more in this lovely state. Of course, you can become an instant armchair traveler and check out our gems at qvc.com. Now that's a gem of a destination!