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April’s Birthstone: This Fancy Vivid Purple-Pink Diamond Will Make History on May 23

In honor of April’s birthstone we offer you a sneak peek at the 15.81-carat internally flawless gem that will make history on May 23 as ...

Historic 1822 Half Eagle Gold Coin Sells for Record-Breaking $8.4 Million

The finest known 1822 Half Eagle gold coin set a new world record when an anonymous bidder snatched it up at a Las Vegas auction ...

‘The Perfect Palette’ of Colored Diamonds to Be Featured at Christie’s NY

On April 13, Christie’s Magnificent Jewels sale in New York will showcase “The Perfect Palette,” a vibrant trio of colored diamonds that will be sold ...

Spanish Conquistadors Tossed Platinum Aside When Searching for Silver in Colombia

Since the late 1800s, platinum has maintained its stature as the ultimate precious metal due to its rarity, beauty, strength and durability. But it’s amazing ...

Archeologists Unearth Cache of 1,300-Year-Old Gold Foil Figures in Sweden

Archeologists in Sweden recently unearthed a cache of wisp-thin gold foil figures at the Aska archeological site in Hagebyhöga. The delicate specimens, which depict embracing ...

Dazzling Diamond and Rock Crystal Bracelet May Fetch $8.4MM at Sotheby’s HK

Reflecting nearly 2,000 hours of hand fabrication, this diamond and rock crystal bangle bracelet will headline Sotheby’s Magnificent Jewels sale in Hong Kong on April ...

Raging Flood Waters in Sapphire, Australia, Present Rare Fossicking Opportunity

Aussie authorities urged the residents of Sapphire to move to higher ground last Wednesday when violent thunderstorms dropped 215mm (8.5 inches) of rain on one ...

Music Friday: In This Soulful Hit, Anita Baker Bets Everything on Her Wedding Ring

Welcome to Music Friday when we bring you sensational songs with jewelry, gemstones or precious metals in the title or lyrics. Today, we present the ...

Pantone’s Color Palette for Autumn/Winter Reflects Our Natural Environment

The Pantone Color Institute recently revealed its top 10 colors for Autumn/Winter 2021/2022. Described as “heartening hues reflective of our natural environment,” the Pantone standouts ...

Apple Files Patent for Smart Ring That Can Interpret Hand Gestures

Apple, the tech giant that changed your world with the introduction of the iPhone, iPad, iPod, iMac, AirPods and Apple Watch, just filed a patent ...

Scientists Excited to Study Precious Metal Content of Near-Earth Asteroid

An asteroid about twice the size of New York’s Empire State Building will be zooming past the Earth at 77,000 mph (124,000 kph) on Sunday, ...

55.55-Carat Flawless Diamond Is a Fitting Tribute to 100 Years of Chanel No. 5

To mark the 100th anniversary of its Chanel No. 5 perfume, the French luxury house unveiled last week a 55.55-carat, octagonal, D-flawless diamond at the ...