Buried Treasure: Why Your Local Landfill May Be Richer Than a Gold Mine

What if the most valuable “gold mine” in America isn’t in the mountains — but under your local landfill? It sounds far-fetched, but there’s a compelling argument that today’s landfills, particularly those filled... Read more

Mar 3, 2026

Smithsonian's 52-Carat Aquamarine Showcases March's Serene Blue Birthstone

March babies claim one of the coolest gems in the jewelry world: aquamarine, the serene blue variety of the mineral beryl. True to its name ... Read more

Mar 2, 2026

Iceland's Diamond Beach Glitters With Ever-Changing Landscape of Icy Jewels

On Iceland’s rugged South Coast, "diamonds" spill across jet-black sand — but they’re not mined from deep within the Earth... Read more

Feb 27, 2026

Music Friday: The Trews' Frontman Colin MacDonald Pursues 'The Pearl'

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

Feb 26, 2026

Dubai's High-Net-Worth Proposals Turn Engagements Into Sky-High Spectacles

For some of the world’s ultra-high-net-worth (UHNW) elite, marriage proposals have evolved into meticulously engineered spectacles pla... Read more

Feb 25, 2026

Your Pocket Change Is Getting a Patriotic Makeover for America's 250th Birthday

If your spare change looks a little different in 2026, don’t worry — it’s not a mistake. To celebrate the United States&rs... Read more

Feb 24, 2026

Precious Metal Surge Means Your Fine Jewelry May Be Woefully Underinsured

If it’s been a few years since your fine jewelry was last appraised, your insurance coverage may no longer reflect what it would actua... Read more

Feb 23, 2026

New Study: When It Comes to Engagement Rings, 'Getting It Right' Matters Most

When it comes to popping the question, today’s couples share one clear priority: getting the engagement ring exactly right. According ... Read more

Feb 20, 2026

Music Friday: Rock Legend Neil Young Has Been a Miner for a 'Heart of Gold'

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

Feb 19, 2026

Lost Diamond Travels to Florida Lodged in Sole of Neighbor's Water Shoe

Sometimes the most remarkable diamond stories don’t begin in a jewelry store — they start at the bottom of a swimming pool and e... Read more

Feb 18, 2026

NDC: Average Engagement Ring Hits $7,346 as Consumers Choose Larger Stones

The average price of a natural diamond engagement ring in the US climbed to $7,346 in 2025, marking a 9% increase from the previous year, ac... Read more

Feb 17, 2026

'Leave It to Grow': Friends Unearth 6-Carat Canary Diamond at Arkansas Park

For two dedicated diamond hunters, a winter delay turned into a once-in-a-lifetime reward when a glowing 6.03-carat canary yellow diamond em... Read more

Feb 16, 2026

Olympian Breezy Johnson Wins Gold — and a Sapphire Proposal in Cortina

For US alpine skier Breezy Johnson, the 2026 Winter Games in Cortina d’Ampezzo delivered the kind of week most athletes — and ro... Read more

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