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Collection of various colored gemstones, including pink, orange, and green, with different cuts and shapes, showcasing their brilliance and clarity.

Copper-Flecked Inclusions Give Oregon Sunstones...

Oregon Sunstones are truly unique because they contain tiny flecks of copper that give the stones a reddish-to-golden metallic sheen called "schiller." Sunstones exist in other parts of the world...

Copper-Flecked Inclusions Give Oregon Sunstones...

Oregon Sunstones are truly unique because they contain tiny flecks of copper that give the stones a reddish-to-golden metallic sheen called "schiller." Sunstones exist in other parts of the world...

A stunning, round cut red garnet gemstone, showcasing its intricate facets and deep red color, reflecting light beautifully.

Birthstone Feature: Scarf Pin 'Garnet' Turns Ou...

Did you hear the story about the Boston jeweler who purchased an old scarf pin at an estate sale only to find out later that the "garnet" at the center...

Birthstone Feature: Scarf Pin 'Garnet' Turns Ou...

Did you hear the story about the Boston jeweler who purchased an old scarf pin at an estate sale only to find out later that the "garnet" at the center...

Close-up of a hand wearing a sleek white ring and a diamond bracelet, with elegant French-tipped nails, in a modern home setting.

Olympic Gymnast Simone Biles Wears a Stand-In E...

Newly engaged Simone Biles revealed in an Instagram Story that she wears a stand-in engagement ring during her rigorous workouts at the gym. The simple, white silicone ring is punctuated...

Olympic Gymnast Simone Biles Wears a Stand-In E...

Newly engaged Simone Biles revealed in an Instagram Story that she wears a stand-in engagement ring during her rigorous workouts at the gym. The simple, white silicone ring is punctuated...

Etta James smiling while singing into a microphone on stage, wearing a black shirt with red rose embroidery and earrings, with soft lighting on her face.

Music Friday: Etta James Wants Diamonds, Not Fl...

Welcome to Music Friday when we often bring you vintage songs with jewelry, gemstones or precious metals in the lyrics or title. Today, the spotlight shines on the legendary Etta...

Music Friday: Etta James Wants Diamonds, Not Fl...

Welcome to Music Friday when we often bring you vintage songs with jewelry, gemstones or precious metals in the lyrics or title. Today, the spotlight shines on the legendary Etta...

Close-up of two large emerald gemstones, one weighing 81.20 carats and the other 83.80 carats, with vibrant green color and intricate textures, placed side by side on a dark background.

Treasures From Famous Coscuez Emerald Mine to B...

More than 50 gems dealers from Colombia, India, New York, Israel and Bangkok will be participating in the second-ever rough Colombian emerald auction sponsored by Fura Gems, the primary owner...

Treasures From Famous Coscuez Emerald Mine to B...

More than 50 gems dealers from Colombia, India, New York, Israel and Bangkok will be participating in the second-ever rough Colombian emerald auction sponsored by Fura Gems, the primary owner...

Close-up image of rough Tourmaline gemstone crystals with pinkish-red color embedded in dark matrix, highlighting the intricate texture and natural formation of the minerals.

Amazon's Virtual Assistant Alexa Says Painite I...

Ask Amazon's Alexa to name the rarest gem mineral ever and the know-it-all virtual assistant is likely to answer, "Painite." Unearthed in Myanmar by British mineralogist and gem dealer Arthur...

Amazon's Virtual Assistant Alexa Says Painite I...

Ask Amazon's Alexa to name the rarest gem mineral ever and the know-it-all virtual assistant is likely to answer, "Painite." Unearthed in Myanmar by British mineralogist and gem dealer Arthur...