The Angels may be rocking Victoria’s Secret bras at tomorrow’s 2012 fashion show on CBS, but we have two replicas of prior years Fantasy Bras at GIA in Carlsbad that you can get up close and personal with.

This handcrafted replica of the Victoria’s Secret ‘Star of Victoria’ Fantasy Bra, designed by Mouawad, is composed of sterling silver, cubic zirconia, glass, and synthetic colored stones. The original bra was modeled by Karolina Kurkova as part of the Objet d’Arts Collection.

The bra features a rose and leaf motif. At the center of the bra lies a replica of the 60-carat pear-shaped Mouawad Mondera diamond. The original bra’s total carat weight is 320 carats and is valued at $10 million.

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If you want to learn more about your birthstone or enjoy browsing some spectacular gems, be sure to make your way to the “GIA Celebrates Birthstone” exhibit at GIA Headquarters in Carlsbad, California. Whether browsing a variety of polished gems, or taking in some of the spectacular jewelry on display, you won’t want to miss this rare opportunity.

Based upon a successful longer-term exhibition held at the San Diego International Airport, the exhibit is filled with over 250 gems, minerals and jewelry from around the world. With stones such as diamonds, turquoise and tanzanite, it is a fascinating exhibit regardless of the month you were born.

Among the highlights is an enormous 7,600-carat natural blue topaz (the birthstone of November); a 20-strand necklace featuring a rainbow of Sapphire beads; as well as an enormous 22,000-carat faceted quartz.

For more information on the “GIA Celebrates Birthstone” or other featured exhibits being offered at the Carlsbad and New York locations, visit GIA’s exhibit page.

It takes a steady hand.

Getting ready for the exhibit.

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