Topaz: November's Birthstone Presents a Myriad of Vibrant Color Options
November's popular birthstone, topaz, is widely admired for its vibrant array of colors, including yellows, oranges, blues, greens, reds, browns,...
'Engagement Season' 2023-24 Should See Strong Rebound in Marriage Proposals
Next week marks the beginning of “engagement season,” the especially blissful time of the year that stretches from Thanksgiving until...
Music Friday: For Ray Stevens, It All Started With a Song About a 'Silver Bracelet'
Welcome to Music Friday when we often bring you throwback hits with jewelry, gemstones or precious metals in the title...
Lucapa Unearths 235-Carat Diamond, Its 2nd Largest From Lulo Mine in Angola
Lucapa Diamond Company has recovered a 235-carat, gem-quality stone at its Lulo alluvial mine in Angola. It's the second-largest ever...
'Bleu Royal' Diamond Lives Up to Pre-Auction Fanfare, Delivers $43.8 Million
The 17.6-carat "Bleu Royal" lived up to its pre-auction fanfare at Christie's Geneva on Tuesday as the largest internally flawless...
Microbes in Soil Can Signal Diamond-Bearing Kimberlite Far Below the Surface
Researchers at the University of British Columbia (UBC) have demonstrated how "biological fingerprints" in the soil can signal the presence...
292-Ounce 'Golden Aussie' Nugget May Fetch $1 Million at Christie's Auction
A 292.46-ounce gold nugget originally discovered in 1980 by Jack Bray at the Feysville mine in Western Australia is expected...
Music Friday: Justin Bieber Wants to Be 'Your Platinum, Your Silver, Your Gold'
Welcome to Music Friday when we bring you fabulous songs with jewelry, gemstones or precious metals in the title or...
Gold-Foil Figures Unearthed in Norway Look Similar to Those Found in Sweden
About 2 1/2 years ago, archeologists in Sweden unearthed a cache of whisper-thin gold foil figures at the Aska archeological...
Aussies Who Pop the Question With a KFC Onion Ring Can Win $80K Wedding
To promote its new BBQ Onion Ring Burger, KFC Australia is offering an AU$80,000 wedding to a couple that does...
Electric Blue, 94-Carat Paraiba Tourmaline Could Fetch $2.5MM at Sotheby's Geneva
An electric blue, 93.94-carat paraiba tourmaline is expected to fetch upwards of $2.5 million when it headlines Sotheby’s Magnificent Jewels...
Two Design Innovations Highlight Denver Nuggets' 2023 NBA Championship Rings
The Denver Nuggets' 2023 NBA championship rings are loaded with exciting Easter Eggs, including two never-before-seen design innovations — a...
Music Friday: Ed Sheeran Carves a Pendant and Yearns for a Ring in 'Wake Me Up'
Welcome to Music Friday when we bring you awesome songs with jewelry, gemstones or precious metals in the title or...
Fact: The Humble Corn Kernel Has a Way of Making Your Jewelry Disappear
Before entering the "Corn Crib" at Gull Meadow Farms in Kalamazoo County, MI, visitors must pass a large sign warning...
'Beyond Rare' Event Showcases Argyle Pink and Red Diamonds, Plus Diavik Yellows
Rio Tinto is about to launch the first installment of its "Beyond Rare" tender, an art series that will showcase...
Metal Detectorist Finds 3,500-Year-Old Fashion Statement in Swiss Carrot Field
A metal detectorist sweeping a freshly plowed carrot field in northeast Switzerland stumbled upon a bold fashion statement from the...
French Canadian Earns TikTok Fame After Using Bathtub and Strainer to Find Ring
French Canadian Émilie Roy became a TikTok celebrity last week after posting a 12-second video of her fruitless efforts to...
Music Friday: 50 Years Ago, Jim Croce Introduced Us to a Bejeweled Leroy Brown
Welcome to Music Friday when we celebrate classic songs with jewelry, gemstones or precious metals in the title or lyrics....
Is Adele Engaged? 54.7MM Instagram Followers Think So After Seeing This Post
British singing sensation Adele had her 54.7 million Instagram fans in a tizzy earlier this week after posting a not-so-subtle...
First-Ever Tourmaline Auction to Highlight Production From Zambian Mine
Only one month after starring as one of the official birthstones for October, tourmaline will return for another dose of...
NASA Launches 2.2-Billion-Mile Mission to Metal-Rich '16 Psyche' Asteroid
NASA’s six-year, 2.2-billion-mile mission to metal-rich “16 Psyche” lifted off from Florida's Kennedy Space Center just after 10 a.m. ET...
Vegas Golden Knights' 2022-2023 NHL Championship Rings Are Full of Surprises
The Stanley Cup championship rings presented to the Vegas Golden Knights' players, coaches and staff last week during a private...
Officers Save the Day After Pittsburgh Manhole Cover Swallows Engagement Ring
The throwback manhole covers marking the Carson Street sidewalk on Pittsburgh's Southside have a unique characteristic that led to a...
How Pala's Bill Larson Pulled the 'Candelabra' From the Tourmaline Queen Mine
In 1972, 26-year-old Bill Larson set out on an evening excursion to the Tourmaline Queen Mine in the foothills of...
Woman Loses Tiny, But Sentimental, Diamond at Airport; Gets It Back Next Day
It was already past midnight when Kristen Tunno fiddled with her rings on the drive home from Pittsburgh International Airport....