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 $146,475 worth of .9999 fine silver, the newly certified Guinness World Records holder from Texas Precious Metals an... 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

Jun 24, 2026

Jane Seymour's 'Toi et Moi' Ring Revives a Romantic Tradition Born in France

It was supposed to be an intimate, picture-perfect proposal. Instead, actress Jane Seymour and her beau, physician-musician John Zambetti, f... Read more

Jun 23, 2026

Diamond Rain, Massive Diamond Icebergs May Exist on Uranus and Neptune

Scientists speculate that deep beneath the icy blue clouds of Uranus and Neptune, one of the universe's most dazzling weather phenomena may ... Read more

Jun 22, 2026

Ethiopia Emerges as Exciting New Source of Elusive Paraíba Tourmaline

For decades, the electric glow of Paraíba tourmaline has captivated collectors, designers and gem lovers alike. Now, an exciting new ... Read more

Jun 19, 2026

Music Friday: Rita Wilson Celebrates Resilience in Her Soulful Song, 'Diamonds'

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

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