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A man smiling and posing with an assortment of colorful gemstones, including green, blue, and yellow stones, laid out on a table in front of him.

'Keeper of the Hope Diamond' to Retire After Ne...

Dr. Jeffrey Post, the Smithsonian's long-time curator in charge of the Gems and Minerals Collection at the National Museum of Natural History, will be packing up his loupe and retiring...

'Keeper of the Hope Diamond' to Retire After Ne...

Dr. Jeffrey Post, the Smithsonian's long-time curator in charge of the Gems and Minerals Collection at the National Museum of Natural History, will be packing up his loupe and retiring...

Aerial view of the Surat Diamond Bourse, a large modern building complex with reflective glass surfaces and landscaped grounds in Surat, India.

Did You Know That the Surat Diamond Bourse Is B...

About 175 miles north of Mumbai in the toasty west coast city of Surat, India, a 15-story complex sprawled across 35 acres will soon become the business hub for 65,000...

Did You Know That the Surat Diamond Bourse Is B...

About 175 miles north of Mumbai in the toasty west coast city of Surat, India, a 15-story complex sprawled across 35 acres will soon become the business hub for 65,000...

Close-up of an ancient stone bird-shaped object with a circular hole, believed to be a prehistoric artifact, highlighting cracks and texture.

Giant Sloth Bone Jewelry Helps Rewrite History ...

Pendants made from the bones of a now-extinct giant sloth are helping to rewrite the history of the "peopling" of the Americas. The long-held belief that humans reached the Americas...

Giant Sloth Bone Jewelry Helps Rewrite History ...

Pendants made from the bones of a now-extinct giant sloth are helping to rewrite the history of the "peopling" of the Americas. The long-held belief that humans reached the Americas...

Man holding a gold ring found underwater with a metal detector, with a smiling selfie of the person in the inset photo.

'Merman Mike' Rescues Diamond Wedding Ring From...

A scuba-diving treasure hunter recently drove more than three hours to assist a woman who had lost her diamond wedding ring while swimming with her family in California's Bass Lake,...

'Merman Mike' Rescues Diamond Wedding Ring From...

A scuba-diving treasure hunter recently drove more than three hours to assist a woman who had lost her diamond wedding ring while swimming with her family in California's Bass Lake,...

The Rolling Stones performing live on stage with Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Ronnie Wood, and Charlie Watts playing guitar, drums, and bass during a concert.

Music Friday: Mick Jagger and The Rolling Stone...

Welcome to Music Friday when we bring you great songs with jewelry, gemstones or precious metals in the title or lyrics. Lead vocalist Mick Jagger was only 23 years old...

Music Friday: Mick Jagger and The Rolling Stone...

Welcome to Music Friday when we bring you great songs with jewelry, gemstones or precious metals in the title or lyrics. Lead vocalist Mick Jagger was only 23 years old...

Gold crown ring adorned with ruby gemstones and diamonds, featuring a central red stone surrounded by intricate details and sparkling gems.

Tupac Shakur's Ruby and Diamond 'Crown' Ring Le...

A majestic ruby and diamond "crown" ring designed and commissioned by Tupac Shakur in 1996 will lead Sotheby's upcoming "Hip Hop" auction in New York City. The ring, which reflected...

Tupac Shakur's Ruby and Diamond 'Crown' Ring Le...

A majestic ruby and diamond "crown" ring designed and commissioned by Tupac Shakur in 1996 will lead Sotheby's upcoming "Hip Hop" auction in New York City. The ring, which reflected...