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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...
Empire State Climber Is Finally Reunited With Confiscated Engagement Ring
Empire State Climber Is Finally Reunited With Confiscated Engagement Ring
More than three weeks after her diamond engagement ring was confiscated following an unauthorized climb of the Empire State Building, daredevil Angela Nikolau is wearing it once again — and... Read more...
Harvard's 'Rubies' Exhibit Blends Jewelry and Gems With Geological Wonders
Harvard's 'Rubies' Exhibit Blends Jewelry and Gems With Geological Wonders
Rubies have long symbolized beauty, power and romance, but a fascinating new exhibition at Harvard University proves these celebrated gemstones have equally compelling scientific stories to tell. Now on display... Read more...
Byzantine Gold Treasure Reveals Elite Passengers on Ancient Shipwreck
Byzantine Gold Treasure Reveals Elite Passengers on Ancient Shipwreck
A golden undersea treasure trove off the Croatian island of Mljet is rewriting what historians know about Byzantine seafaring — and proving that this was no ordinary shipwreck. After 11... Read more...
Why Identical Wedding Bands Can Feel Surprisingly Different in Weight
Why Identical Wedding Bands Can Feel Surprisingly Different in Weight
Pick up three identical-looking wedding bands — one crafted in platinum, one in 14-karat gold and one in sterling silver — and you'll immediately notice something surprising. Although the rings... Read more...
Music Friday: Callista Clark's 'Diamond' Celebrates Self-Love and Strength
Music Friday: Callista Clark's 'Diamond' Celebrates Self-Love and Strength
Welcome to Music Friday, when we feature songs with jewelry, gemstones or precious metals in the title or lyrics. Today's selection is Callista Clark's 2023 release, "Diamond," a modern country... Read more...
Flea Market Ring Proves Valuable Jewelry Can Sometimes Hide in Plain Sight
Flea Market Ring Proves Valuable Jewelry Can Sometimes Hide in Plain Sight
A British woman who paid just £5 (about $7) for a ring at a car boot sale — the UK equivalent of a flea market — received the surprise of... Read more...
Here Are the Four 'Keh-Ruht' Homophones Every Jewelry Lover Should Know
Here Are the Four 'Keh-Ruht' Homophones Every Jewelry Lover Should Know
Some lessons from elementary school have a funny way of resurfacing years later — especially when you're shopping for jewelry. Remember learning about homophones? They're words that sound exactly alike... Read more...
FIFA Adds Championship Rings to World Cup Glory After Spain's Triumph
FIFA Adds Championship Rings to World Cup Glory After Spain's Triumph
Spain's dramatic 1-0 extra-time victory over Argentina in Sunday's FIFA World Cup final earned the team more than soccer's most coveted trophy. For the first time in the tournament's 96-year... Read more...
Travel Study: Water, Hotels and Airports Top List of Jewelry Loss Hotspots
Travel Study: Water, Hotels and Airports Top List of Jewelry Loss Hotspots
With vacation season in full swing, millions of travelers are packing more than swimsuits and sunscreen. According to Jewelers Mutual Group's 2026 Travel Study, fine jewelry has become an essential... Read more...