Birthstone Feature: Mahenge Spinel Is August’s Neon-Pink Showstopper

Among August’s three official birthstones, spinel offers the most surprising burst of colors. And within the spinel family, the vivid neon-pink gems from Tanzania’s Mahenge region are in a class of their own. Discovered in 2007, Mahenge s... Read more

Aug 21, 2026

Music Friday: Aussie Star Kylie Minogue Finds Strength in 2007's 'White Diamond'

Welcome to Music Friday, when we bring you great songs with jewelry, gemstones or precious metals in the title or lyrics. Today, Kylie Minog... Read more

Aug 20, 2026

Chinese Scientists Create Diamond Composite That's Virtually Shatterproof

Diamonds are famous for being the hardest natural substance on Earth, but they have a surprising weakness: They can crack or shatter when st... Read more

Aug 19, 2026

2,488-Carat Motswedi Diamond Finally Finds a Buyer After Nearly Two Years

The world’s second-largest gem-quality rough diamond has finally found a buyer. Nearly two years after its spectacular recovery from B... Read more

Aug 18, 2026

Alessandra Ambrosio Says 'Yes' to Dazzling Bezel-Set Cushion-Cut Diamond Ring

Supermodel Alessandra Ambrosio has a new title to add to her impressive résumé: bride-to-be. The Brazilian beauty announced he... Read more

Aug 17, 2026

Crowds Cheer as Rare Solar Eclipse Creates a Dazzling 'Diamond Ring Effect'

Cheers, applause and astonished gasps erupted on August 12 across parts of Greenland, Iceland and northern Spain, where spectators gathered ... Read more

Aug 14, 2026

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... 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

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