Well, this is a bit of cheat, since my jewel today is an exhibit at New York’s Cooper Hewitt Museum, showcasing some amazing creations made over the life of the house of Van Cleef & Arpels. More than 350 pieces, some rarely or never exhibited, will be on view. In the meantime, you can sate your appetite for beautiful jewels on the museum’s microsite devoted to the exhibit. There are some stunning pieces as well as fascinating interviews. The exhibit runs from February 18  through June 2011.