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Close-up of an elegant sapphire and diamond necklace featuring a series of oval and cushion-cut sapphires, surrounded by sparkling diamonds. The necklace is set against a dark background, highlighting the luxurious design and fine craftsmanship.

Next Stop on the National Gem Gallery Virtual T...

Featuring 36 cushion-cut Sri Lankan sapphires totaling 195 carats, the spectacular "Hall Sapphire Necklace" is the next stop on our virtual tour of the Smithsonian’s National Gem Collection, which resides...

Next Stop on the National Gem Gallery Virtual T...

Featuring 36 cushion-cut Sri Lankan sapphires totaling 195 carats, the spectacular "Hall Sapphire Necklace" is the next stop on our virtual tour of the Smithsonian’s National Gem Collection, which resides...

Black and white image of a musical trio performing on stage. The three men are dressed in matching striped shirts, with one playing a banjo, another playing a guitar, and the third singing into a microphone.

Music Friday: The Kingston Trio Sings About a '...

Welcome to Music Friday when we bring you throwback songs with jewelry, gemstones or precious metals in the title or lyrics. Today, we flip the 45 of The Kingston Trio's...

Music Friday: The Kingston Trio Sings About a '...

Welcome to Music Friday when we bring you throwback songs with jewelry, gemstones or precious metals in the title or lyrics. Today, we flip the 45 of The Kingston Trio's...

Close-up of an ancient treasure hoard of gold coins partially uncovered in the dirt. The coins are stacked together, surrounded by broken pottery shards, suggesting a historical excavation site.

Israeli Teenagers Unearth Hoard of 425 Gold Coi...

Israeli teenagers unearthed a hoard of 425 ancient gold coins while volunteering at an archeological site during their summer vacations. The two youths were helping the Israel Antiquities Authority with...

Israeli Teenagers Unearth Hoard of 425 Gold Coi...

Israeli teenagers unearthed a hoard of 425 ancient gold coins while volunteering at an archeological site during their summer vacations. The two youths were helping the Israel Antiquities Authority with...

Gal Gadot Becomes the 4th Woman to Ever Wear th...

Actress Gal Gadot gets to wear the 128.54-carat "Tiffany Diamond" in the soon-to-be-released big screen adaptation of Agatha Christie's Death on the Nile. The famous — but rarely worn —...

Gal Gadot Becomes the 4th Woman to Ever Wear th...

Actress Gal Gadot gets to wear the 128.54-carat "Tiffany Diamond" in the soon-to-be-released big screen adaptation of Agatha Christie's Death on the Nile. The famous — but rarely worn —...

Close-up of a person holding two large, rough chunks of gold nuggets, showcasing their natural form and texture. The gold is embedded with earthy material, and the background features a red dirt landscape, highlighting the discovery.

'Aussie Gold Hunters' Find a Pair of Gold Nugge...

Within the span of just a few hours, a family of gold prospectors pulled two huge gold nuggets from the ground near Tarnagulla in the Australian state of Victoria. The...

'Aussie Gold Hunters' Find a Pair of Gold Nugge...

Within the span of just a few hours, a family of gold prospectors pulled two huge gold nuggets from the ground near Tarnagulla in the Australian state of Victoria. The...

Close-up of a rough diamond crystal next to a magnifying loupe, used for inspecting gemstones. The diamond has a clear, natural appearance, and the loupe is branded with the word 'JETTING' for high-precision evaluation.

Lesotho's Latest Colossal Gem-Quality Diamond W...

The Letšeng mine in the tiny southern African kingdom of Lesotho has produced another colossal gem-quality diamond. The 442-carat, Type IIa stone could be worth as much as $18 million....

Lesotho's Latest Colossal Gem-Quality Diamond W...

The Letšeng mine in the tiny southern African kingdom of Lesotho has produced another colossal gem-quality diamond. The 442-carat, Type IIa stone could be worth as much as $18 million....