Taaffeite: The Accidental Discovery Behind One of the World’s Rarest Gems

In 1945, a routine examination of faceted gems in a Dublin jewelry shop led to the identification of taaffeite — one of the world’s rarest gemstones — after a single mauve-colored “spinel” behaved in ways no trained gemo... Read more

Jan 20, 2026

Elvis Presley's Vibrant Blue Stone Ring and Gold Bracelet Shine at M.S. Rau

To mark what would have been Elvis Presley’s 91st birthday on January 8, renowned New Orleans gallery M.S. Rau Antiques offered for sa... Read more

Jan 19, 2026

Perth Mint Celebrates 2026 Year of the Horse With Opal Lunar Series Coin

The Perth Mint is celebrating the Chinese Year of the Horse with a limited-edition silver proof coin featuring the zodiac animal rendered in... Read more

Jan 16, 2026

Music Friday: Don Williams Turns Life's Pressures Into Diamonds of Love

Welcome to Music Friday, our regular feature spotlighting popular tunes with jewelry, gemstones or precious metals in the title or lyrics. I... Read more

Jan 15, 2026

Cullinan Mine Delivers Again: Petra Unearths Rare 41.82-Carat Blue Diamond

Petra Diamonds has once again reminded the jewelry world why South Africa’s Cullinan Mine holds near-mythic status. On Tuesday, the mi... Read more

Jan 14, 2026

1873 Kimberley Diamond Locked in Kimberlite Fetches £10,500 at Auction

Last week, Furlong Auction House sold an exceptionally rare diamond specimen still embedded in its original kimberlite matrix for £10,... Read more

Jan 13, 2026

Medieval Gold Ring Set With Blue Stone Is Unearthed in Norway's Oldest Town

An ornate medieval gold ring set with a luminous blue stone has emerged from beneath the streets of Tønsberg, Norway’s oldest t... Read more

Jan 12, 2026

Kate Middleton's Iconic Sapphire Ring Takes on New Meaning in 'Winter' Film

On January 9, the Princess of Wales marked her 44th birthday not with a formal portrait, but with a quietly powerful short film. Mother Natu... Read more

Jan 9, 2026

Music Friday: Eric Bibb Sings, 'You're a Diamond to Me' in 2006's 'Shine On'

Music Friday is when we spotlight songs with jewelry, gemstones or precious metals in the title or lyrics. Today, international blues trouba... Read more

Jan 8, 2026

Siri Points the Way to Exciting Find at Arkansas' Crater of Diamonds State Park

A simple question to Siri turned into a glittering family memory — and a genuine diamond discovery — for a Texas family visiting... Read more

Jan 7, 2026

Night-Shift Hero Locates Ring Buried in the Snow Beneath Michigan's SkyBridge

For Trevor Van Camp and Danielle Jenkins, a winter proposal at Boyne Mountain Resort in Boyne Falls, MI, became an unforgettable test of ner... Read more

Jan 6, 2026

January Birthstone Feature: This Monumental Garnet Egg Is Like No Other

January’s birthstone is often celebrated for its rich color, durability and deep symbolism — but few garnets have ever made a st... Read more

Jan 5, 2026

Dove Cameron Reveals Her Vintage-Inspired Diamond Engagement Ring

When Dove Cameron confirmed her engagement to Måneskin frontman Damiano David on Saturday, it wasn’t just the announcement that ... Read more

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