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Close-up of a stunning amethyst crystal cluster with sharp, purple points and a white base, highlighting its vibrant color and natural formation.

Lawmaker Sponsors Bill to Make Amethyst the Off...

Lawmaker Thomas Mahaffie is advancing a bill to make amethyst the official gemstone of Pennsylvania. Twenty-seven of the 50 states currently have a gemstone to call their own, and the...

Lawmaker Sponsors Bill to Make Amethyst the Off...

Lawmaker Thomas Mahaffie is advancing a bill to make amethyst the official gemstone of Pennsylvania. Twenty-seven of the 50 states currently have a gemstone to call their own, and the...

Black and white photo of two musicians sitting together, one wearing a black cap and the other with long hair and a patterned shirt, representing a classic vintage rock band vibe.

Music Friday Flashback: Seals & Crofts' 'Di...

Welcome to another Music Friday Flashback, when we bring you classic tunes with jewelry, gemstones or precious metals in the title or lyrics. Today, we feature Seals & Crofts performing...

Music Friday Flashback: Seals & Crofts' 'Di...

Welcome to another Music Friday Flashback, when we bring you classic tunes with jewelry, gemstones or precious metals in the title or lyrics. Today, we feature Seals & Crofts performing...

Collection of raw blue and green sapphires scattered on a white background, showcasing the natural beauty and vibrant colors of the gemstones.

First-Ever Global Auction of Aussie Sapphires F...

More than 50 gem dealers from the four corners of the Earth are participating in the first-ever global auction of Australian sapphires. On Monday, mining company FURA Gems began unveiling...

First-Ever Global Auction of Aussie Sapphires F...

More than 50 gem dealers from the four corners of the Earth are participating in the first-ever global auction of Australian sapphires. On Monday, mining company FURA Gems began unveiling...

Gold ring featuring a purple amethyst gemstone set in a vintage design, with intricate detailing and a polished finish.

Ancient Amethyst Ring Unearthed in Israel May H...

When an amethyst ring dating back 1,500 years was unearthed in Yavne, Israel, near the site of the largest winery of the Byzantine period (330-1453 AD), archaeologists with the Israel...

Ancient Amethyst Ring Unearthed in Israel May H...

When an amethyst ring dating back 1,500 years was unearthed in Yavne, Israel, near the site of the largest winery of the Byzantine period (330-1453 AD), archaeologists with the Israel...

Orange-yellow gemstone with brilliant cut, showcasing vibrant light reflections and deep facets.

277-Carat Citrine Is a Head-Turning Example of ...

Weighing in at 277.9 carats, this yellow-orange citrine from the Smithsonian's National Gem Collection is a head-turning, sun-kissed example of November's alternative birthstone. Sourced in Brazil, the round modified brilliant-cut...

277-Carat Citrine Is a Head-Turning Example of ...

Weighing in at 277.9 carats, this yellow-orange citrine from the Smithsonian's National Gem Collection is a head-turning, sun-kissed example of November's alternative birthstone. Sourced in Brazil, the round modified brilliant-cut...

Close-up of a greenish-yellow gemstone with visible cracks and internal inclusions, showcasing its raw, unpolished form.

Unstable Deep-Earth Mineral Survives Journey to...

An unstable, deep-Earth mineral that shouldn't be able to exist on the surface has been found inside a diamond. “It’s the strength of the diamond that keeps the inclusions at...

Unstable Deep-Earth Mineral Survives Journey to...

An unstable, deep-Earth mineral that shouldn't be able to exist on the surface has been found inside a diamond. “It’s the strength of the diamond that keeps the inclusions at...