DORAVILLE, Ga. (November 12, 2012)—An exhibit of most of the jewelry recovered from the wreckage of the Titanic begins a three-city tour this week, its first public display since it was salvaged from the ocean depths.

In a nondescript industrial office in north Atlanta, Premier Exhibitions Inc. and RMS Titanic Inc. officials previewed the artifacts before they go on display Friday in Atlanta.

Alexandra Klingelhofer, vice president of collections for RMS Titanic Inc., said the purpose of the exhibit is to enlighten the public of the wonder of exploration.

The jewelry recovered is from a single purser's bag found during a 1987 research and recovery mission.

The collection includes diamond and sapphire rings, brooches, necklaces, cuff links and a gold pocket watch.