Karowe Mine Delivers 1,305-Carat Giant, Sixth-Largest Rough Diamond Ever

Botswana's remarkable Karowe Diamond Mine has added yet another glistening chapter to its history with the recovery of an astonishing 1,305.4-carat rough diamond — a gem weighing more than half a pound that now ranks as the sixth-largest rough ... Read more

Jul 14, 2026

'Fool's Gold' on Japan's Ocean Floor Contains Vast Amounts of 'Invisible Gold'

For generations, prospectors cursed pyrite. Nicknamed “fool’s gold” during the great gold rushes of the 19th century, the ... Read more

Jul 13, 2026

Ancient Gold Ring's Zodiac Inscription Unlocks Secret of Thailand's Trading Past

More than 2,000 years after it was buried alongside its owner, a remarkable gold ring discovered in western Thailand is shedding new light o... Read more

Jul 10, 2026

Music Friday: Dion's 'Donna the Prima Donna' Sparkles With Gems and Dreams

For this week's Music Friday feature, we're revisiting a 1963 pop classic in which jewelry isn't just an accessory — it's a symbol of ... Read more

Jul 9, 2026

World's Heaviest Silver Coin Weighs 171 Pounds, Honors America's 250th

Most silver coins can fit comfortably in the palm of your hand. Not this one. Weighing 2,500 troy ounces and containing approximately $146,4... Read more

Jul 8, 2026

Sky-High Proposal Leaves Bride-to-Be Without Her Diamond Engagement Ring

Few marriage proposals can rival the breathtaking setting of Ivan Kuznetsov's engagement to Angela Nikolau. Perched atop the 1,454-foot spir... Read more

Jul 7, 2026

Taylor Swift's NYC Wedding Caps a Year That Forever Changed Bridal Jewelry

In the wake of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's high-profile July 3 wedding at Madison Square Garden in New York City — an event many h... Read more

Jul 2, 2026

Antwerp World Diamond Centre Gifts Blingy Ring to Honor America's 250th

As the United States celebrates its 250th year of independence, Belgium's famed diamond capital has marked the milestone with an extraordina... Read more

Jul 1, 2026

July Birthstone: Behind the Legend of the 138-Carat Rosser Reeves Star Ruby

If you've ever visited the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History in Washington, DC, chances are you've admired the dazzling Hope ... Read more

Jun 30, 2026

This Remarkable Austrian Chapel Was Designed to Look Like a Garnet Crystal

High in Austria's breathtaking Zillertal Alps sits what may be the world's most unusual tribute to a gemstone: a mountain chapel shaped exac... Read more

Jun 29, 2026

Smithsonian's New Exhibit Celebrates America's Gems, Gold and Fossils

For jewelry lovers planning a trip to Washington, DC, there's now one more reason to visit the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural Hist... Read more

Jun 26, 2026

Music Friday: RAYE Chases a Shiny Diamond in Her Hit, 'Where Is My Husband!'

For this week’s Music Friday, we spotlight RAYE’s cheeky and chart-topping 2025 single, “Where Is My Husband!,” a br... Read more

Jun 25, 2026

Sixth-Grader Finds 1,500-Year-Old 'Nicolo' Gem at Ancient Galilee Dig Site

A hands-on archaeology program for local students yielded an extraordinary result when 12-year-old Alon Horowitz uncovered a rare 1,500-year... Read more

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