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
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
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
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
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
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