The largest blue diamond ever discovered in Botswana — a brilliant 20.46-carat oval gem with Fancy Deep Blue color and VVS2 clarity — was unveiled ...
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Music Friday Flashback: Silver Locket ‘Bears the Name of the Man That Brandy Loved’
Welcome to Music Friday when we bring you throwback songs with jewelry, gemstones or precious metals in the title or lyrics. Today, Elliot Lurie and ...
Style Icon Kendall Jenner Tells Elle.com, ‘The Man Should Pick the Engagement Ring’
Style icon, cover girl, runway model and reality star Kendall Jenner dished to Elle.com on Tuesday that when it comes to picking an engagement ring, ...
Legendary ‘Jonker V’ Diamond Returns to Christie’s Auction Block After Just Two Years
When the legendary “Jonker V” diamond appeared at Christie’s Hong Kong in May of 2017 with a pre-sale estimate of $2.2 million to $3.6 million, ...
GPS Artist ‘Yassan’ Is Back in the Spotlight as Google Revisits His Epic Proposal
Yasushi “Yassan” Takahashi, the GPS artist who famously zigzagged 4,500 miles across Japan in 2010 to spell out a marriage proposal for his girlfriend, is ...
Principal Diamond Cut From 1,109-Carat Lesedi La Rona Tips the Scales at 302.37 Carats
Back in November, luxury jeweler Laurence Graff revealed that the massive 1,109-carat rough diamond named Lesedi La Rona had yielded 67 “satellite” diamonds ranging in ...
Music Friday: Neil Young Is a Miner for a ‘Heart of Gold’ in the 1971 Classic
Welcome to Music Friday when we bring you classic songs with jewelry, gemstones or precious metals in the title or lyrics. Today, the incomparable Neil ...
Boston Red Sox World Series Ring Is a Fitting Tribute to 2018’s ‘Team for the Ages’
The Boston Red Sox received their bling-tastic 2018 World Series championship rings prior to the team’s home opener on Tuesday afternoon at Fenway Park. Glistening ...
Let’s Celebrate April’s Birthstone With a Close-Up Look at the Oppenheimer Diamond
In honor of April’s official birthstone, let’s take a close-up look at one of the largest uncut yellow diamonds in the world. At 253.7 carats, ...
Document Paving the Way for the Cutting of World’s Largest Diamond Is Up for Sale
The original legal document that set the wheels in motion for the cutting of the 3,106-carat Cullinan — the world’s largest rough diamond — will ...
Researchers Find World-Class Blue Spinel on Baffin Island in the Canadian Arctic
On Baffin Island in the Canadian Arctic, University of British Columbia researchers discovered deposits of cobalt-blue spinel in qualities that rival the finest in the ...
Music Friday: This Old Chunk of Coal Is Gonna Be a Diamond Someday
Welcome to Music Friday when we bring you awesome songs with jewelry, gemstones or precious metals in the title or lyrics. Today, country star John ...
Canadian Man Inherits 61-Pound ‘Giga Pearl’ — One of the Largest in the World
Resembling a dinosaur’s tooth and weighing an astonishing 61 pounds, the Philippine-sourced “Giga Pearl” is one of the largest in the world and could be ...
Dad Buys 88-Carat Diamond for Daughter and Names It ‘Manami Star’ in Her Honor
Outbidding two challengers, a Japanese private collector plunked down $13.7 million for a D-flawless 88.22-carat oval diamond at Sotheby’s Hong Kong yesterday. He gifted it ...
South Africa’s 117-Year-Old Cullinan Mine Yields 425-Carat Gem-Quality Diamond
The historic Cullinan Mine, which famously produced the 3,106-carat Cullinan in 1905, added another enormous diamond to its roster of legendary finds. London-based Petra Diamonds ...
Boyfriend Surprises ‘American Idol’ Contestant With On-Stage Proposal, Tears Flow
In the lead-up to her performance on Monday night’s edition of American Idol, contestant Johanna Jones said she wished her boyfriend, Matt Zavoral, could have ...
Exceptional Pink and White Diamonds Put Letšeng Mine Back in the News
The Letšeng Mine in the tiny African country of Lesotho is back in the news after luxury jeweler Laurence Graff paid $8.8 million, or $656,933 ...
'Mudan' Earns Guinness World Record for the 'Most Diamonds Set on a Watch'
Gleaming with 15,858 diamonds set in 18-karat gold, Coronet's "Mudan" timepiece just scored a Guinness World Record for the "Most Diamonds Set on a Watch." ...
93-Year-Old Gets Her Ring Back After 4 Months Missing: 'It Was My Life'
At 93 years young, Marie Gladman has lived a wonderful life — a life symbolized by a custom floral-motif ring made with the diamonds harvested ...
Music Friday: 'Last Night I Put My Ring Back On,' Sings Mary Chapin Carpenter
Welcome to Music Friday when we bring you sweet songs with jewelry, gemstones or precious metals in the title or lyrics. Today, country star Mary ...
Newlywed Lea Michele Shows Off Two Wedding Bands — One Sparkly, One Simple
Glee alum Lea Michele tied the knot with boyfriend Zandy Reich earlier this month in an intimate ceremony in Napa, Calif. The couple zoomed off ...
Connecticut State Trooper Solves 'The Case of the Rest Stop Wedding Rings'
A kind-hearted Connecticut state trooper went above and beyond the call of duty — pouring through hours of surveillance video — to solve "The Case ...
Sergio Garcia Helps Fan With Marriage Proposal at The Players Championship
Love was in the air at the 46th Players Championship in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla., last Wednesday as pro golfer Sergio Garcia was enlisted to ...
Gem-Encrusted Ring Tells the Story of Atlanta United's Championship Soccer Season
Atlanta United players received their colorful, gem-encrusted 2018 MLS Cup Championship rings in a private ceremony last week. The rings use white diamonds, yellow diamonds, ...
Music Friday: Lee Greenwood Laments His 24-Karat Mistake in 'Fool's Gold'
Welcome to Music Friday when we bring you awesome songs with jewelry, gemstones or precious metals in the title or lyrics. Today, Lee Greenwood sings ...
Thwack! Contestant on 'The Voice' Accidentally Headbutts Girlfriend During Onstage Proposal
Having just secured a spot on Team Legend during Monday night's Blind Auditions on The Voice, R&B crooner Denton Arnell asked judge John Legend if ...
$24 Million Australian Opal Centre Starts to Take Shape at Lightning Ridge
A world-class facility dedicated to Australia's national gemstone is taking shape at the edge of the outback in New South Wales. The new Australian Opal ...
Auction Reminds Us: Elvis Presley Loved to Give Away Jewelry to Friends and Fans
Every time Elvis Presley's personal jewelry comes up for auction, we're reminded of the singer's legendary generosity. You see, for all the treasures Presley kept ...
A-Rod Proposes to J. Lo With Eye-Popping Emerald-Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Back in 2001, Jennifer Lopez famously sang, "My love don't cost a thing," but that didn't stop boyfriend Alex Rodriguez from spending upwards of $5 ...
Music Friday: Miami Gleams Like Aquamarine in Lana Del Rey's 'Salvatore'
Welcome to Music Friday when we bring you dreamy songs with jewelry, gemstones or precious metals in the title or lyrics. Today, American singer-songwriter Lana ...
Debby Ryan Seeks Advice on How to Keep Her Engagement Ring Safe on the Set
Actress Debby Ryan recently had some fun with her Twitter followers as she sought advice on how to keep her new diamond engagement ring secure ...
Birthstone Feature: Munsteiner's ‘Dom Pedro’ Is the World's Largest Faceted Aquamarine
Weighing 10,363 carats, the "Dom Pedro" is the largest faceted aquamarine in the world and the masterwork of Bernd Munsteiner, an Idar-Oberstein-based gem cutter, who ...
Houston's Museum of Natural Science Reveals Stunning 422-Carat Blue Sapphire
Hollywood’s glamour gals are not the only ones turning heads with their magnificent jewels. The Houston Museum of Natural Science (HMNS) just unveiled the stunning ...
Drake's New $400,000 iPhone X Case Is Set Edge to Edge in Blue Diamonds
Talk about opulence! Canadian rap star Drake recently commissioned a Beverly Hills jeweler to design an 18-karat white gold iPhone X case adorned from edge ...
Couples Spending More Than Ever on Super-Personalized Weddings, Reports The Knot
The Knot's 12th annual "Real Weddings Study" paints a picture of a new generation of couples who are willing to break with tired traditions and ...
Everybody's Buzzing About the Yellow Diamond Lady Gaga Wore at the Oscars
Lady Gaga may have scored an Oscar for Best Original Song on Sunday night, but what had everybody buzzing was her red carpet reveal of ...
'For Me, From Me' Diamond Ad Campaign Debuts During E!'s Oscar Coverage
The Diamond Producers Association's “For Me, From Me” ad campaign made its debut yesterday during E! News' highly rated coverage of the 91st Academy Awards. ...
Music Friday: Noncommittal Boyfriend Loses the Prettiest Jewel in Roxette's 'Happy Together'
Welcome to Music Friday when we bring you awesome songs with jewelry, gemstones or precious metals in the lyrics or title. In 1999's "Happy Together," ...
'Perfect' 88.22-Carat Oval Diamond to Headline Sotheby's Hong Kong Auction
Described by Sotheby's as "perfect according to every critical criterion," this 88.22-carat oval diamond will headline the auction house's Hong Kong Sale of Magnificent Jewels ...
Katy Perry's New 'Full Bloom' Engagement Ring Complements Her Colorful Style
Pop star Katy Perry announced her Valentine's Day engagement to Lord of the Rings alum Orlando Bloom with an Instagram selfie showing off a ring ...
Music Friday: Crooner Dean Martin Buys a Wedding Ring in 1958's 'Buona Sera'
Welcome to Music Friday when we bring you classic songs with jewelry, gemstones or precious metals in the lyrics or title. Today, crooner Dean Martin ...
'Supergirl' Melissa Benoist Reveals Her Oval-Shaped Diamond Engagement Ring on Instagram
"Supergirl" actress Melissa Benoist announced her engagement to co-star Chris Wood and unveiled her brand new oval-shaped diamond engagement ring on her Instagram page Sunday. ...
Dutch Tech Company Creates 133-Facet All-Diamond Ring to Mark Its 10th Anniversary
Looking to make a big splash for its 10th anniversary, Dutch Diamond Technologies (DD) took on the challenge of crafting an all-diamond ring from a ...
Here's the Largest Round Brilliant-Cut Fancy Vivid Yellow Diamond Ever Graded by GIA
Tipping the scales at 54.21 carats, the recently unveiled "Mouawad Dragon" is being billed as the largest round brilliant-cut fancy vivid yellow diamond ever graded ...
Brilliant Starburst From Miley Cyrus' New Wedding Ring Catches Jimmy Fallon's Eye
It was a starburst seen from coast to coast on Wednesday night's edition of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. The burst emanating from Miley ...
Music Friday: Swedish Pop Group Ace of Base Will Turn Your Tears Into Pearls
Welcome to Music Friday when we bring you popular tunes with jewelry, gemstones or precious metals in the title or lyrics. Today, Swedish pop group ...
Two of the Season's Most Popular Days for Popping the Question Are Still On the Board
Even though the calendar shows we're just a week from the end of "engagement season" — the magical time of the year when nearly 40% ...
Birthstone Feature: Check Out the Fascinating History of the Smithsonian’s ‘Chalk Emerald’
The Chalk Emerald’s impressive clarity, color, size and regal lineage rank it among the world’s finest examples of May’s official birthstone.Exhibiting the most highly prized ...
UK Treasure Hunters Unearth Four Golden Torcs Dating Back 2,500 Years
Two buddies with a passion for treasure hunting unearthed four 2,500-year-old golden torcs within the parish of Leekfrith (pop. 363) in the English countryside. The ...
Jewelry Collection of Celebrated Author Jackie Collins to Hit the Auction Block at Bonhams
One thousand lots from the estate of celebrated author Jackie Collins — including a 6.04-carat pear-shaped diamond — will hit the auction block on May ...
McMatch Made in Heaven: Man Pops the Question With Ring Hidden in Box of Chicken McNuggets
When Lincoln, Ill., native Kristian Helton was plotting the perfect way to propose to girlfriend Karsyn Long on Valentine's Day, he knew that McDonald's Chicken ...
'Real Is Rare. Real Is a Diamond' Commercial Shares Limelight During Last Night's Academy Awards
More than 30 million viewers tuning into the 89th annual Academy Awards last night got their first glimpse of "Runaways," the second in a series ...
Music Friday: Ed Sheeran Carves a Heart Pendant for His Girlfriend in the 2011 Love Song, 'Wake Me Up'
Welcome to Music Friday when we bring you wonderful songs with jewelry, gemstones or precious metals in the title or lyrics. Today, Ed Sheeran carves ...
Minnesota Twins Pitcher Phil Hughes Has 24-Karat Aspirations for His Surgically Removed Rib
Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Phil Hughes shook up the internet last week when he hinted that he's seriously considering transforming his surgically removed rib into a ...
Museum-Quality Collection of North Carolina-Sourced Star Rubies to Hit the Auction Block in June
Sourced in the Appalachian Mountains of North Carolina, four museum-quality star rubies weighing a total of 342 carats will hit the auction block at Guernsey’s ...
Average Bridal Couple Spent $6,163 on Engagement Ring in 2016, Reports The Knot
The average bridal couple in the U.S. spent $6,163 on the engagement ring in 2016 — an increase of 5% compared to 2015, according to ...
Woman Sinks Half-Court Shot, Wins $500 and Gets a Surprise Marriage Proposal From Dunkin' Donuts Mascot
Upstate New York resident Erin Tobin just had her best day ever. She achieved instant fame when she banked in a half-court shot at a ...