Jewels from the Titanic, SWOON!!!

[AP1976]

No, it seems there's some confusion about that. This is a separate mini-exhibit, it might end up being displayed where the existing Vegas exhibit is, not sure about that. But the jewels will be in Atlanta for 2 months, then traveling to Florida and Vegas (haven't found official dates yet!).

 

[Enerchi]

No, it seems there's some confusion about that. This is a separate mini-exhibit, it might end up being displayed where the existing Vegas exhibit is, not sure about that. But the jewels will be in Atlanta for 2 months, then traveling to Florida and Vegas (haven't found official dates yet!).

Ok thanks for the background info! Too bad--- so close but yet so far. I was definitely willing to check them out for us all!

 

[Enerchi]

Thursday was our last day in LV and after checking out of the Aria, we had about 10 hours to kill. Yes, we had a drink or two, yes we played the slots (and won a decent amount, surprisingly!) but we eventually decided to make it up to the Luxor and we went thru the Titanic exhibit. I specifically asked a few people if they knew if the jewels were on site - a few said oh yes... there are pieces here, others said no they didn't think so.

There are no jewels from the Titanic at this time at the Luxor LV exhibit. The exhibit is in its 2nd (or is it 3rd???) year of a 10 year run and will get the jewels as an additional exhibit, but no one knew when that might be. The only 'jewels' shown were cufflinks and a tie clip, I believe.

I guess the Atlanta display is your better option at this point. Oh, and if it will be true to the balance of the display - they do NOT allow outside photography! Rats!

 

[ariel144]

Yesterday went to see this in Atlanta. $24.00 per ticket. It was so interesting seeing some of the many items recovered from the Titanic. We each received a "boarding pass" of someone on the Titanic and then we got to see if that person lived or died.

Those two rings were amazing and the milligrain was so fine on both pieces... the fancier setting looked like EXTREMELY fine lace...both ring setting were VERY delicate and lovely....SWOON is right!

Most of the items they recovered were protected in leather bags. The tanning of the leather protected them from the elements of the sea. They had dollar bills, books, clothing etc. still intact.

They said that upon boarding the Titanic the wealthy people were encouraged to have the purser lock up their valuables to protect them during the 7 day voyage from London to NY. When the passengers knew that the ship was in trouble many ran to the purser's office and collected their valuables but this jewelry was still in the purser's leather bag. The two rings were also in a small leather purse and were owned by the same lady.

Some of the items were returned to the family's heirs and some were later donated back to the exhibit for the public to enjoy.

But please note that all the exhibits in the different cities have different items. Be sure and check that the city exhibit you go to has the jewelry if you are keen to see these lovely items.

Would recommend this to all and I was really glad I went.

 

[Enerchi]

Ariel - did you "survive"? My assigned passenger did survive, but my "husband and son" did not. My son's passenger also survived. I was a first class passenger, and his was a second class one. It was pretty neat at the end to find out your fate!

 

[ariel144]

Ariel - did you "survive"? My assigned passenger did survive, but my "husband and son" did not. My son's passenger also survived. I was a first class passenger, and his was a second class one. It was pretty neat at the end to find out your fate!

Yes, "I and my 9 yr old son" survived, but my husband and two friends did not. We all were in 3rd class. One of "my" friends gave me his wedding ring to give to his wife. "My and my son's" picture were in one of the books in the souvenir shop...."I" was wearing two wedding bands on my finger..."mine" and my friend's.

It was very sad to see all lives lost so needlessly. A guide told me that only two of the many warnings of icebergs that came in that day made it to Captain Smith. There was no moon that night and to spot an iceberg early they had to have moon light to shine on the berg or to see the waves splashing against it. Only two days to the shore of NY.

I'm so inspired now to collect some antique rings with that lacy look of the platinum. Similar to this "new" one:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/251169154213?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649