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Close-up of a woman with a beaming smile, wearing a wide-brimmed hat and showing off her sparkling engagement ring with a pear-shaped diamond on her finger.

Two-Time Olympian Sam Mikulak Pops the Question...

Two-time Olympian Sam Mikulak recently popped the question to his TV host girlfriend, Mia Atkins, with a dazzling pear-shaped diamond engagement ring. The surprise proposal took place on California's picturesque...

Two-Time Olympian Sam Mikulak Pops the Question...

Two-time Olympian Sam Mikulak recently popped the question to his TV host girlfriend, Mia Atkins, with a dazzling pear-shaped diamond engagement ring. The surprise proposal took place on California's picturesque...

Close-up of a rough diamond next to a quarter coin, highlighting its crystal structure and size comparison, showcasing the raw, uncut form of the gemstone.

Exciting Run of Good Luck Continues at Arkansas...

Sometimes good fortune comes down to being in the right place at the right time. It's called "serendipity" and that's the name Dr. Mindy Pomtree gave to the 6.39-carat, gem-quality...

Exciting Run of Good Luck Continues at Arkansas...

Sometimes good fortune comes down to being in the right place at the right time. It's called "serendipity" and that's the name Dr. Mindy Pomtree gave to the 6.39-carat, gem-quality...

Close-up of the 2019 WNBA Championship ring, featuring intricate designs with red, blue, and white gemstones, and the 'DC' logo surrounded by sparkling diamonds, commemorating the team's victory.

Custom-Cut Rubies, Sapphires Form the 'DC' Logo...

Six custom-cut rubies and an equal number of custom-cut sapphires make up the swooping "DC" logo on the 2019 championship rings of the WNBA's Washington Mystics. In total, the innovative...

Custom-Cut Rubies, Sapphires Form the 'DC' Logo...

Six custom-cut rubies and an equal number of custom-cut sapphires make up the swooping "DC" logo on the 2019 championship rings of the WNBA's Washington Mystics. In total, the innovative...

Close-up of a luxurious emerald ring with diamond accents, showcasing a large emerald stone surrounded by a halo of sparkling white diamonds on a silver band.

Gem Gallery Virtual Tour: This Emerald Was Worn...

An exquisite 37.8-carat emerald once possessed by the royal rulers of Baroda is the next stop on our virtual tour of the Smithsonian’s National Gem Collection. The Chalk Emerald is...

Gem Gallery Virtual Tour: This Emerald Was Worn...

An exquisite 37.8-carat emerald once possessed by the royal rulers of Baroda is the next stop on our virtual tour of the Smithsonian’s National Gem Collection. The Chalk Emerald is...

Smiling woman playing the violin on stage, wearing a brown jacket with a spotlight shining on her as she performs.

Music Friday: Country Boy Is in Love With a Gir...

Welcome to Music Friday when we bring you throwback tunes with jewelry, gemstones or precious metals in the title or lyrics. Today, 27-time Grammy winner Alison Krauss delivers her second-person...

Music Friday: Country Boy Is in Love With a Gir...

Welcome to Music Friday when we bring you throwback tunes with jewelry, gemstones or precious metals in the title or lyrics. Today, 27-time Grammy winner Alison Krauss delivers her second-person...

NASA's Mars rover exploring the Martian surface, with dusty terrain and distant mountains in the background.

Mission to Mars: Opals May Provide Fossil Evide...

Fossils preserved within opals on the surface of Mars could prove the existence of extraterrestrial life. On July 20, NASA will send the Mars 2020 Perseverance rover on a 72-million-mile...

Mission to Mars: Opals May Provide Fossil Evide...

Fossils preserved within opals on the surface of Mars could prove the existence of extraterrestrial life. On July 20, NASA will send the Mars 2020 Perseverance rover on a 72-million-mile...