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 exactly like a garnet crystal. Known as the Garnet Chapel (Granatkapelle in German or Capella Granata in Italia... 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

Jun 18, 2026

M.S. Rau Debuts 507-Carat Diamond Soccer Ball Amid FIFA World Cup Buzz

The world's most popular sport has inspired one of the world's most dazzling luxury collectibles. Just in time for the high-profile 2026 ... Read more

Jun 17, 2026

America250 Capsule Preserves Arkansas Diamond and Other Jewelry Treasures

A rough diamond from Arkansas’ famed Crater of Diamonds State Park is among the gemstone and jewelry treasures now sealed inside Ameri... Read more

Jun 16, 2026

How Acrostic Jewelry Turned Colorful Gemstones Into Hidden Messages of Love

Long before couples could send heart emojis or whispered text messages, romantics expressed their deepest feelings with colorful gemstone ri... Read more

Jun 15, 2026

Seahawks' Super Bowl Ring Pops Open to Reveal 'World Champions' Message

The Seattle Seahawks have raised the bar for championship jewelry. At a private ceremony on June 11, players, coaches and football staff ... Read more

Jun 12, 2026

Music Friday: Lake Street Dive's 'Wedding Band' Delivers a Clever PSA

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

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