Music Friday: Massive Floating Ring Haunts Nelly in 'Just a Dream' Video

Welcome to Music Friday, where we spotlight songs that feature jewelry, gemstones or precious metals in the lyrics or title. Today’s pick is "Just a Dream," the 2010 blockbuster by Nelly that transforms a simple wedding band into a powerful sym... Read more

Apr 16, 2026

Rare 6.03-Carat Fancy Vivid Blue Diamond to Headline Sotheby's Geneva Sale

A scintillating 6.03-carat cushion-shaped Fancy Vivid Blue diamond is set to take center stage at Sotheby's Geneva High Jewelry sale on May ... Read more

Apr 15, 2026

Ancient Mayan Dentists Embedded Gemstones in Teeth for Beauty and Healing

For years, archaeologists have documented how the Maya civilization adorned their front teeth with gemstones purely for beauty, status or ri... Read more

Apr 14, 2026

2,000-Year-Old Phoenician Coin Used as Bus Fare Finds Home in Leeds Museum

It’s not every day that a routine bus fare reveals a story spanning more than two millennia. Yet that’s exactly what happened in... Read more

Apr 10, 2026

Music Friday: Diamonds Sparkle in Brandi Carlile's 'Forever Young' Cover

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

Apr 9, 2026

Titanic Treasure: John Jacob Astor's Gold Watch Heads to Auction Amid Mystery

More than a century after the tragic sinking of the RMS Titanic, one of its most poignant personal stories is about to resurface — not... Read more

Apr 8, 2026

Gracie Hunt Says 'Yes' With a Show-Stopping Diamond — and a Hint of Green

Love, legacy and a spectacular piece of jewelry took center stage this past weekend as Gracie Hunt announced her engagement to Derek Green &... Read more

Apr 7, 2026

World Cup 2026: Iconic 18-Karat Gold Trophy Is Set for Soccer's Biggest Stage

With a bit more than two months to go before kickoff, the 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup is already shaping up to be the most ambitious spo... Read more

Apr 6, 2026

Minnesota Bill Aims to Showcase Lake Superior Agate on New License Plates

Minnesota lawmakers are advancing a bipartisan bill that would spotlight one of the state’s most prized natural treasures — the ... Read more

Apr 3, 2026

Music Friday: 'Brand New Ring' Sparks Emotional Plea in Summer of '71 Classic

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

Apr 2, 2026

Artemis II Moon Mission Milestone May Unlock $1T in Platinum Group Metals

As the world turned its eyes skyward yesterday, Artemis II was poised to make history with the first crewed journey around the Moon in more ... Read more

Apr 1, 2026

April Birthstone: Next Chapter for the 2,488-Carat 'Motswedi' Is Still Unwritten

As April shines a spotlight on diamond — the month’s official birthstone — few gems capture the imagination quite like the... Read more

Mar 31, 2026

Arctic-Born Brilliance: Canada's Diavik Mine Ends 23-Year Diamond Legacy

Following 23 years of operations and the recovery of more than 150 million carats of rough diamonds, Rio Tinto's Diavik Diamond Mine ceased ... Read more

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