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2,488-Carat Motswedi Diamond Finally Finds a Buyer After Nearly Two Years
2,488-Carat Motswedi Diamond Finally Finds a Buyer After Nearly Two Years
The world’s second-largest gem-quality rough diamond has finally found a buyer. Nearly two years after its spectacular recovery from Botswana’s famed Karowe Mine, the 2,488-carat Motswedi diamond has been sold... Read more...
Alessandra Ambrosio Says 'Yes' to Dazzling Bezel-Set Cushion-Cut Diamond Ring
Alessandra Ambrosio Says 'Yes' to Dazzling Bezel-Set Cushion-Cut Diamond Ring
Supermodel Alessandra Ambrosio has a new title to add to her impressive résumé: bride-to-be. The Brazilian beauty announced her engagement to Australian jewelry designer Buck Palmer late last week, sharing... Read more...
Crowds Cheer as Rare Solar Eclipse Creates a Dazzling 'Diamond Ring Effect'
Crowds Cheer as Rare Solar Eclipse Creates a Dazzling 'Diamond Ring Effect'
Cheers, applause and astonished gasps erupted on August 12 across parts of Greenland, Iceland and northern Spain, where spectators gathered for a fleeting celestial spectacle — a total solar eclipse.... Read more...
Music Friday: Tim McGraw Mourns Breakup in 'Diamond Rings and Old Barstools'
Music Friday: Tim McGraw Mourns Breakup in 'Diamond Rings and Old Barstools'
Welcome to Music Friday, when we bring you songs with jewelry, gemstones or precious metals in the title or lyrics. Today, country superstar Tim McGraw revisits the painful end of... Read more...
Metal Detectorist Saves Bride-to-Be's Platinum-and-Diamond Engagement Ring
Metal Detectorist Saves Bride-to-Be's Platinum-and-Diamond Engagement Ring
Losing an engagement ring on the beach is the kind of nightmare that can turn a sunny day into a disaster. But for one young couple, the situation went from... Read more...
How a Rainy Diana Ross Concert Sparked Oprah's 10-Carat Diamond Dream
How a Rainy Diana Ross Concert Sparked Oprah's 10-Carat Diamond Dream
To a young Oprah Winfrey, a pair of diamond earrings that caught her eye during a free concert represented much more than a fashion accessory. They became a goal —... Read more...
Two Irreplaceable Heirloom Rings Rescued From 20,000 Pounds of NYC Trash
Two Irreplaceable Heirloom Rings Rescued From 20,000 Pounds of NYC Trash
Two irreplaceable family heirlooms recently took an unexpected trip through New York City’s sanitation system after a Brooklyn resident accidentally threw the diamond rings in the trash. Fortunately, the resident... Read more...
Peridot's Bizarre Name Journey Adds Intrigue to August's Official Birthstone
Peridot's Bizarre Name Journey Adds Intrigue to August's Official Birthstone
August's birthstone is famous for its vibrant green color, but perhaps its most fascinating feature is the crazy backstory associated with its name. Believe it or not, for nearly 2,000... Read more...
Music Friday: Sabrina Carpenter's 'Diamonds Are Forever' Celebrates Self-Worth
Music Friday: Sabrina Carpenter's 'Diamonds Are Forever' Celebrates Self-Worth
Welcome to Music Friday, when we spotlight songs with jewelry, gemstones or precious metals in the title or lyrics. Today, Sabrina Carpenter compares herself to one of nature's most enduring... Read more...
The Perth Mint Casts Half-a-Ton Gold Bar, Earning Guinness World Record
The Perth Mint Casts Half-a-Ton Gold Bar, Earning Guinness World Record
Imagine holding a standard one-ounce gold bar in the palm of your hand. Now picture that same precious metal scaled up to more than half a ton. That's exactly what... Read more...
Grand Condé Pink Diamond Marks 100 Years Since Apple-Hiding Heist
Grand Condé Pink Diamond Marks 100 Years Since Apple-Hiding Heist
A legendary pink diamond that captivated French aristocracy for centuries will return to public view this fall as the centerpiece of a special exhibition marking the 100th anniversary of its... Read more...
Music Friday: Dean Martin Sings of Heartbreak and a Dream Wedding Ring
Music Friday: Dean Martin Sings of Heartbreak and a Dream Wedding Ring
Welcome to Music Friday, when we celebrate songs with jewelry, gemstones or precious metals in the title or lyrics. Today we turn back the clock to Dean Martin's heartfelt 1965... Read more...