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Music Friday: Meat Loaf Insists 'Two Out of Three Ain't Bad' in Love and Life

Welcome to Music Friday, when we celebrate songs with jewelry, gemstones or precious metals in the title or lyrics. Today, we're revisiting Meat Loaf's 1977 hit, “Two Out of Three Ain't Bad,” a dramatic rock ballad that uses gold and rubi... Read more

Nov 12, 2026

Ancient Carnelian Gemstone Packs an Entire Theater Scene Into 13 Millimeters

More than 2,100 years ago, an ancient gemstone engraver accomplished something remarkable. The artisan fit an elaborate theatrical scene, co... Read more

Nov 11, 2026

GIA Preserves John Koivula's Remarkable 60-Year Collection of Gem Inclusions

For more than six decades, gemologist John Koivula has been searching for the extraordinary secrets hidden inside gemstones. That lifelong p... Read more

Nov 10, 2026

Here's How Geologist Clarence King Foiled the Great Diamond Hoax of 1872

In 1872, a group of prominent San Francisco businessmen was presented with an opportunity to invest in a secret gem field reportedly teeming... Read more

Nov 9, 2026

Cyndi Lauper's Jangling Jewelry Nearly Derailed the 'We Are the World' Session

When music's biggest stars gathered in a Los Angeles recording studio on January 28, 1985, to make history with “We Are the World,&rdq... Read more

Nov 6, 2026

Music Friday: U2's 'All I Want Is You' Proclaims Life's Greatest Gift Is Love

Welcome to Music Friday, when we celebrate songs with jewelry, gemstones or precious metals in the title or lyrics. Today’s musical ge... Read more

Nov 5, 2026

Here's How the Smithsonian's Giant Topaz Crystals Were Saved From the Slicer

Imagine two colossal topaz crystals, weighing a combined 181 pounds, being sliced into pieces for scientific equipment. It nearly happened i... Read more

Nov 4, 2026

197-Carat 'Romanov Sapphire' Brings Imperial Russian History to Auction Block

A spectacular 197.80-carat sapphire with a history that reaches back to the final glittering years of Imperial Russia will take center stage... Read more

Nov 3, 2026

Scientists Finally Catch Tiny Diamonds Made From Ordinary Plastic Bottles

Remember the bizarre concept of turning plastic soda bottles into diamonds? Back in September 2022, we reported on a fascinating experiment ... Read more

Oct 30, 2026

Music Friday: Temptations' 'Let Me Catch Your Diamonds' Turns Tears Into Hope

Welcome to Music Friday when we bring you wonderful tunes with jewelry, gemstones or precious metals in the title or lyrics. In The Temptati... Read more

Oct 29, 2026

Christie's HK Auction Showcases a 8.41-Carat Fancy Vivid Purple-Pink Diamond

An exceptional pink diamond weighing 8.41 carats will take the spotlight at Christie’s Hong Kong Magnificent Jewels Autumn Auction on ... Read more

Oct 28, 2026

Queen Elizabeth's Famous Diamond Diadem Headlines Royal Jewelry Exhibition

More than 300 extraordinary jewels worn, commissioned and cherished by British monarchs will take center stage in a landmark exhibition at B... Read more

Oct 27, 2026

Marvel's Gem-Studded Infinity Gauntlet Heads to Abu Dhabi Auction on Dec. 8

For Marvel fans, the Infinity Gauntlet represents almost limitless power. For jewelry lovers, it is an extraordinary showcase of precious ge... Read more

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