At first glance, the shiny yellow stone that emerged from Steven McCool’s 11th — and last — bucket of the day at Crater of Diamonds ...
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November’s Fiery Birthstone Takes Center Stage in ‘Jolie Citrine Necklace’
Quartz is one of the most abundant minerals in the Earth’s crust, and in its pure state it is colorless. But when trace amounts of ...
Rio Tinto’s ‘Specials’ Tender Showcases 74.48-Carat ‘Diavik Helios’ Diamond
The “Diavik Helios,” a 74.48-carat fancy yellow diamond named after the mythical Greek God of the Sun, headlines Rio Tinto’s forthcoming “Specials” Tender — a ...
Ultra-Rare Julius Caesar ‘Assassination Coin’ Sells for Record-Setting $4.2 Million
An ultra-rare “Ides of March” gold coin commemorating the assassination of Roman dictator Julius Caesar in 44 BC broke an auction record Thursday when it ...
Music Friday: Adele Turns Sorrow Into Treasured Gold in Her Mega-Hit, ‘Rolling in the Deep’
Welcome to Music Friday when we bring you great songs with jewelry, gemstones or precious metals in the title or lyrics. Today, British sensation Adele ...
Blake Shelton Pops the Question to Gwen Stefani With Huge Diamond Ring
Back in 2016, Gwen Stefani musically declared her love for boyfriend and country star Blake Shelton by comparing him to a sapphire in her sweetly ...
Indian Jeweler Captures Guinness Record With Flower Ring Featuring 7,801 Diamonds
By the slimmest of margins, the 7,801-diamond “Divine” ring recently captured a Guinness World Record for the most diamonds set in a single ring, overtaking ...
FDNY to the Rescue: Bridal Jewelry Pulled From Utility Grate in Manhattan
The men and women of the New York City Fire Department are known for their harrowing rescues, world-class heroics and bravery. This time, instead of ...
Music Friday: Pink Shows Off Her ‘Gold Diamond Rings’ in 2001’s ‘Get the Party Started’
Welcome to Music Friday when we bring you fabulous songs with jewelry, gemstones or precious metals in the title or lyrics. Today, Pink shows off ...
Can Diamond Filtration Improve the Taste of the World’s Finest Vodka?
Back in 2007, actor Dan Aykroyd and artist John Alexander developed a unique vodka that was triple filtered through “Herkimer Diamonds.” The proprietary process for ...
‘Bachelorette’ Clare Crawley Says Diamond Ring Is a Symbol of Self-Love
Bachelorette Clare Crawley sparked engagement rumors when she was spotted by the paparazzi wearing a diamond ring in her hometown of Sacramento, CA, this past ...
Three Years As a Doorstop, 17-Pound Nugget Sparked NC’s Gold Rush in 1802
Located in North Carolina’s Cabarrus County, the Reed Gold Mine is the site of the first documented gold find in the United States. It was ...