When Garden City, ID, resident Noelle Storey accidentally flushed her 3-carat marquise-cut diamond engagement ring down the toilet, the newlywed's hopes of ever seeing it again seemed to swirl away with it. But thanks to the unwavering determination of plumber Dylan Arteaga of Plumbing Solutions of Idaho, what could have been a heartbreaking loss turned into a powerful story of …

Welcome to Music Friday when we bring you fabulous songs with jewelry, gemstones or precious metals in the title or lyrics. Today, country music star Cody Johnson reminds us to make the most of every moment with loved ones in his 2021 hit, "'Til You Can't." Reminiscent of Harry Chapin's "Cat's in the Cradle (1974)," Johnson's ballad deals with the …

A mixed bag of geo-political and economic factors helped drive the price of gold to an all-time high of $3,350 per ounce yesterday, reflecting a remarkable 25% increase since the start of the year. Heightened geopolitical instability, particularly ongoing tensions between the US and China, has rattled investors. With growing restrictions on trade — such as US bans on exporting …

All eyes will be on "The Golconda Blue" on May 14 as the largest fancy vivid blue diamond ever to appear at auction goes under the hammer at Christie's Magnificent Jewels sale in Geneva. Weighing in at 23.24 carats, this exceptional and historic stone carries a pre-sale estimate of $35 million to $50 million and is poised to rival the …

Russian mining giant Alrosa recently revealed the “New Sun,” a radiant, 100-plus-carat, fancy vivid yellow diamond that now ranks as the largest polished colored diamond ever produced in Russia. With its rich honey-golden hue and flawless proportions, this gem is the end product of a journey that began in August 2020, deep within the permafrost of Yakutia, at the Ebelyakh …

On Friday, April 11, the American Museum of Natural History unveiled "Cosmic Splendor: Jewelry from the Collections of Van Cleef & Arpels," a glittering new exhibition where natural history meets high jewelry in a tribute to the cosmos. Set in the Melissa and Keith Meister Gallery within the renowned Allison and Roberto Mignone Halls of Gems and Minerals, the exhibition …

Welcome to Music Friday, when we feature classic songs with jewelry, gemstones or precious metals in the title or lyrics. Today, we rewind to 1965 and turn up “Play With Fire,” a haunting tune by The Rolling Stones that puts diamonds front and center. The song opens with a glittering nod to high-society indulgence with Mick Jagger singing, “Well, you’ve …

Before the Winston Red Diamond took its place as the dazzling centerpiece of a new exhibit at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History in Washington, DC, on April 1, the ultra-rare, 2.33-carat gem underwent one of the most thorough scientific evaluations ever conducted on a "Fancy red" diamond. The examination was a collaborative effort between Gemological Institute of America …

In the rolling hills near Beit Shemesh, Israel, where the echoes of ancient civilizations still linger, the discovery of a 3,800-year-old scarab amulet has captivated the imaginations of archaeologists, historians — and jewelry lovers alike. That's because the amazing find didn't result from the arduous digging of a highly skilled research team but, instead, the curiosity of a 3½-year-old girl …

Billed as the world's largest flawless Paraiba tourmaline, the 181.61-carat "Kat Florence Lumina" is expected to make a splash at Bonhams' auction on May 22 in Hong Kong. The journey of the Lumina began more than two decades ago in the rugged terrains of Mozambique’s Mavuco district, where famed gem hunter Don Kogen unearthed an extraordinary 830-carat crystal. From the …