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 meaningful than a gemstone hunt. Just weeks after burying her father — and months after losing her son ... 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

May 8, 2026

Music Friday: Greenwood's Wife Has a 'Ring on Her Finger, Time on Her Hands'

Welcome to Music Friday when we feature songs with jewelry, gemstones or precious metals in the title or lyrics. Today, we revisit "Ring on ... Read more

May 7, 2026

Two Extraordinary Blue Diamonds Illustrate How Size and Color Impact Value

Two extraordinary blue diamonds are set to headline the upcoming Magnificent Jewels auction at Christie's New York on June 9 — and tog... Read more

May 6, 2026

Aegina Island Excavation Unearths 3,500-Year-Old Gold Jewelry Treasure

A remarkable new discovery on the Greek island of Aegina is shedding fresh light on the artistry — and affluence — of Bronze Age... Read more

May 5, 2026

Modern Alchemy: Scientists Can Produce Gold in a Lab — But at What Cost?

For more than 2,000 years, the idea of turning base metals into gold has fascinated dreamers, mystics and scientists alike. What ancient alc... Read more

May 1, 2026

Music Friday: Gem Metaphors Illuminate Tale of Dwight Yoakam's Heartache

When Dwight Yoakam teamed up with Willie Nelson for the haunting duet “If Teardrops Were Diamonds,” he delivered a masterclass i... Read more

Apr 30, 2026

NRF Survey: Jewelry to Lead Record $38B Mother’s Day Spending in 2026

Jewelry is set to shine brightest this Mother’s Day, with consumers expected to spend a remarkable $7.5 billion on the category &mdash... Read more

Apr 29, 2026

Pakistan Makes Bold Move to Optimize $450B in Untapped Gemstone Wealth

Pakistan’s mountains have long whispered of hidden treasure — and now the country is making a serious bid to bring that wealth t... Read more

Apr 28, 2026

Las Vegas Diamond Arena Proposal Shines With Faceted, Gem-Inspired Design

In a city built on glitz and glamour, it takes something extraordinary to stand out. The proposed Las Vegas Diamond Arena aims to do just th... Read more

Apr 27, 2026

Ocean Dream Returns: Blue-Green Diamond Eyes $12.8M at Christie's Geneva

A gemstone once described as a "unicorn" in gemological circles is about to re-emerge on the global stage. The legendary "Ocean Dream" &mdas... Read more

Apr 24, 2026

Music Friday: 'Diamond in the Rough' Drives Nickelback's Timeless Love Anthem

Welcome to Music Friday, where we spotlight songs that sparkle with jewelry, gemstones or precious metals in the lyrics. Today’s featu... Read more

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