Prized 'Mutton-Fat' Jade Comes From One of the Most Isolated Places on Earth

Deep in western China, where scorching dunes stretch endlessly toward the horizon, one of the world’s most treasured gemstones quietly waits beneath river stones and desert gravel. It’s an astonishing contradiction: The finest “mutt... Read more

May 27, 2026

Cincinnati Reds' Star Andrew Abbott Pops the Question With Dazzling Ring

A sparkling diamond ring and a romantic Cincinnati skyline set the stage for one of baseball’s sweetest off-field moments this month a... Read more

May 26, 2026

Here's Why King Tut's 3,000-Year-Old Gold Funerary Mask Still Looks Brand New

When British archaeologist and Egyptologist Howard Carter first revealed the funerary mask of Tutankhamun on October 28, 1925, he was stunne... Read more

May 22, 2026

Music Friday: Wedding Band Assumes Starring Role in 'Third Finger, Left Hand'

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

May 21, 2026

Historic 26.2-Pound 'Boot of Cortez' Gold Nugget Returns to Auction Block

One of the most famous gold nuggets ever discovered is heading back to the auction block for the first time in nearly two decades — an... Read more

May 20, 2026

Rare Inchiquin Emerald Combines Noble Provenance and Victorian Ingenuity

A remarkable Victorian-era jewel with royal Irish roots and a museum-worthy emerald has resurfaced at Hancocks London, offering collectors a... Read more

May 19, 2026

Scientists: Ruby-and-Sapphire Storms Swirl Across Distant Exoplanet HAT-P-7b

Imagine gazing into the night sky of a distant world where shimmering ruby and sapphire crystals swirl through hurricane-force winds. Tha... Read more

May 18, 2026

The Ocean Dream Sets Blue-Green Diamond Record in 20-Minute Bidding War

A mesmerizing diamond once described as a “unicorn” of the gem world has just made auction history. The legendary Ocean Dream... Read more

May 15, 2026

Music Friday: White Diamonds Shine Bright in Taylor Swift's 'Elizabeth Taylor'

Welcome to Music Friday, when we feature songs with jewelry, gemstones or precious metals in the title or lyrics. Today, Taylor Swift draws ... Read more

May 14, 2026

1,500-Year-Old Gold Sword Ornament Unearthed Near Norway’s Historic Hove

Hidden beneath the roots of a long-fallen tree in Norway’s Austrått district, a glittering piece of gold has emerged from the ea... Read more

May 13, 2026

Grieving Mom Discovers 3.09-Carat Gem at Arkansas' Crater of Diamonds Park

For Pennsylvania resident Keshia Smith, a long-planned trip to Arkansas’ famed Crater of Diamonds State Park became something far more... Read more

May 12, 2026

Discovery of 11,000-Carat Ruby Bolsters Mogok's Place in Gemstone History

A massive ruby weighing 11,000 carats has been unearthed in Myanmar’s legendary Mogok region, a discovery gem experts are already call... Read more

May 11, 2026

Rare Jadeite Necklace Could Challenge World Record at Christie's Hong Kong

Christie’s Hong Kong is preparing to offer one of the most important jadeite jewels seen at auction in more than a decade — and ... Read more

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