Music Friday: Tim McGraw Mourns Breakup in 'Diamond Rings and Old Barstools'

Welcome to Music Friday, when we bring you songs with jewelry, gemstones or precious metals in the title or lyrics. Today, country superstar Tim McGraw revisits the painful end of a relationship in his 2015 hit “Diamond Rings and Old Barstools,... Read more

Aug 13, 2026

Metal Detectorist Saves Bride-to-Be's Platinum-and-Diamond Engagement Ring

Losing an engagement ring on the beach is the kind of nightmare that can turn a sunny day into a disaster. But for one young couple, the sit... Read more

Aug 12, 2026

How a Rainy Diana Ross Concert Sparked Oprah's 10-Carat Diamond Dream

To a young Oprah Winfrey, a pair of diamond earrings that caught her eye during a free concert represented much more than a fashion accessor... Read more

Aug 11, 2026

Two Irreplaceable Heirloom Rings Rescued From 20,000 Pounds of NYC Trash

Two irreplaceable family heirlooms recently took an unexpected trip through New York City’s sanitation system after a Brooklyn residen... Read more

Aug 10, 2026

Peridot's Bizarre Name Journey Adds Intrigue to August's Official Birthstone

August's birthstone is famous for its vibrant green color, but perhaps its most fascinating feature is the crazy backstory associated with i... Read more

Aug 7, 2026

Music Friday: Sabrina Carpenter's 'Diamonds Are Forever' Celebrates Self-Worth

Welcome to Music Friday, when we spotlight songs with jewelry, gemstones or precious metals in the title or lyrics. Today, Sabrina Carpenter... Read more

Aug 6, 2026

The Perth Mint Casts Half-a-Ton Gold Bar, Earning Guinness World Record

Imagine holding a standard one-ounce gold bar in the palm of your hand. Now picture that same precious metal scaled up to more than half a t... Read more

Aug 5, 2026

Grand Condé Pink Diamond Marks 100 Years Since Apple-Hiding Heist

A legendary pink diamond that captivated French aristocracy for centuries will return to public view this fall as the centerpiece of a speci... Read more

Jul 31, 2026

Music Friday: Dean Martin Sings of Heartbreak and a Dream Wedding Ring

Welcome to Music Friday, when we celebrate songs with jewelry, gemstones or precious metals in the title or lyrics. Today we turn back the c... Read more

Jul 30, 2026

Empire State Climber Is Finally Reunited With Confiscated Engagement Ring

More than three weeks after her diamond engagement ring was confiscated following an unauthorized climb of the Empire State Building, darede... Read more

Jul 29, 2026

Harvard's 'Rubies' Exhibit Blends Jewelry and Gems With Geological Wonders

Rubies have long symbolized beauty, power and romance, but a fascinating new exhibition at Harvard University proves these celebrated gemsto... Read more

Jul 28, 2026

Byzantine Gold Treasure Reveals Elite Passengers on Ancient Shipwreck

A golden undersea treasure trove off the Croatian island of Mljet is rewriting what historians know about Byzantine seafaring — and pr... Read more

Jul 27, 2026

Why Identical Wedding Bands Can Feel Surprisingly Different in Weight

Pick up three identical-looking wedding bands — one crafted in platinum, one in 14-karat gold and one in sterling silver — and y... Read more

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