A corner of the Gem Room

A corner of the Gem Room, Harrods. London department store based in Knightsbridge. Caption on back reads: Iti s a notable feature of the Harrod organisation that what is to be done shall be well done. The Gem Room is a recent addition to the Harrod group of ninety departments. The walls are panelled in marble with ormolu decorations, and the fittings are suggestive of the Louis XIV period. The richest stones in every variety of setting may be seen here, and in their quest Harrods gem experts visit every home and foreign market. (Photo by Culture Club/Getty Images)