As Pope Leo XIV received the Fisherman's Ring during his inauguration Mass on Sunday, May 18, he was visibly moved, pausing to gaze at the ring before clasping his hands in prayer. This profound moment underscored the immense responsibility he now bears as the 266th successor to St. Peter. The Vatican’s Office for Liturgical Celebrations has since released close-up images …

The age of flashmob proposals, viral engagement stunts and extravagant surprise reveals may be drawing to a close — at least if Gen Z has anything to say about it. A new wave of "quiet proposing" is reshaping the jewelry industry and the traditional expectations surrounding engagements. Less about spectacle and more about shared intention, this trend reflects the core …

You’ve booked the flight, packed your favorite outfits, and picked the perfect accessories — but should your best jewelry make the trip? A new study from Jewelers Mutual reveals that more travelers are saying “maybe not.” With lost earrings, stolen necklaces and misplaced rings all too common, nearly 80% of travelers now turn to “travel jewelry” as a stylish, safer …

As the world turns its eyes to St. Peter’s Square this Sunday, a centuries-old tradition will unfold before a global audience. During his inauguration Mass on May 18, Pope Leo XIV — the first American-born pontiff — will receive the Fisherman’s Ring, a powerful and enigmatic symbol of papal authority and humility that has intrigued theologians, historians and jewelers for …

The 10.03-carat “Mediterranean Blue” lived up to its pre-auction hype at Sotheby’s Geneva on Tuesday, selling for an impressive $21.3 million following a fast-paced, live-streamed bidding war. Introduced as Lot 602 at 6:50 p.m. local time (12:50 p.m. EST), the Fancy Vivid Blue diamond headlined the evening sale. Two phone bidders engaged in a spirited three-minute exchange that included 13 …

Nearly 2,000 carats of historic Colombian emeralds will be in the spotlight on June 17, as Christie’s New York presents "Magnificent Mughal Jewels: Property from a Royal Collection." Steeped in dynastic prestige and displaying extraordinary craftsmanship, the three museum-worthy pieces — each with Mughal royal provenance — will offer collectors a rare chance to own a piece of South Asian …

Mining giant Alrosa just announced the discovery of the largest gem-quality diamond ever unearthed in Russia. The remarkable 468.30-carat rough diamond, described as a “fancy amber” crystal, was recovered from the recently reopened Mir mine in Yakutia, a remote region near the Arctic Circle long renowned for its diamond-rich permafrost. Measuring 56 x 54 x 22 millimeters (2.2 x 2.1 …

Country music’s reigning queen of storytelling, Lainey Wilson, delivers a whimsical heartfelt ballad in “Counting Chickens,” the ninth track off her 2024 album Whirlwind. In true Music Friday fashion, we’re spotlighting this tune not just for its emotional pull, but for its glittering lyrical nod to a diamond — and, quite possibly, a wedding to come. “Far as I know, …

Two hikers traversing the Krkonoše Mountains in northeastern Czech Republic recently unearthed a remarkable stash of gold coins and jewelry — hidden for nearly a century. What began as a casual hike ended in the discovery of nearly 600 gold coins and an assortment of valuable personal items, now under the care of the Museum of Eastern Bohemia in Hradec …

For centuries, gold has symbolized wealth, beauty and permanence. But its origins lie not just in the Earth's crust or the ingenuity of ancient metalworkers — they go back more than 10 billion years, to some of the most violent and mysterious events in the universe. New findings from a team of astrophysicists, based on decades-old NASA and ESA (European …