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98-Carat Bismarck Sapphire Was a Honeymoon Gift From Roaring Twenties Tycoon

98-Carat Bismarck Sapphire Was a Honeymoon Gift From Roaring Twenties Tycoon

In 1926, American tycoon Harrison Williams married Mona Bush, a divorcée 24 years his junior. Aboard his 250-foot yacht, the Warrior, the couple embarked on ...

Music Friday: Locket Inscription Reflects Spirit of Amanda Marshall’s ‘Dark Horse’

Music Friday: Locket Inscription Reflects Spirit of Amanda Marshall’s ‘Dark Horse’

Welcome to Music Friday when we bring you hit songs with jewelry, gemstones or precious metals in the title or lyrics. Today, Canadian songstress Amanda ...

7-Year-Old Scores Golden Brown 2.95-Carat Treasure at Crater of Diamonds Park

7-Year-Old Scores Golden Brown 2.95-Carat Treasure at Crater of Diamonds Park

A seven-year-old girl from Paragould, AR, scored a 2.95-carat golden brown diamond during a September 1 birthday outing at Crater of Diamonds State Park.The youngster, ...

Massive Diamond-Encrusted Gold Coin Is a Gleaming Tribute to Queen Elizabeth II

Massive Diamond-Encrusted Gold Coin Is a Gleaming Tribute to Queen Elizabeth II

An Indian luxury brand has pulled out all the stops in its gleaming tribute to Her late Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, the beloved British monarch ...

Mexican Archeologists Recover 1,100-Year-Old Nose Ornament From Mayan Ruins

Mexican Archeologists Recover 1,100-Year-Old Nose Ornament From Mayan Ruins

An intricately carved nasal ornament made from human bone was recently unearthed during the exploration of the ruins of Palenque, an ancient city in the ...

Music Friday: The Pointer Sisters Pursue a Pot of Gold in 1983’s ‘Neutron Dance’

Music Friday: The Pointer Sisters Pursue a Pot of Gold in 1983’s ‘Neutron Dance’

Welcome to Music Friday when we bring you fun, throwback songs with jewelry, gemstones or precious metals in the lyrics or title. Today, The Pointer ...

Diavik Mine Supports Wildfire Relief in Northwest Territories With $185K Donation

Diavik Mine Supports Wildfire Relief in Northwest Territories With $185K Donation

The Diavik Diamond Mine has donated 250,000 Canadian dollars ($184,777) to the United Way to support wildfire-response efforts in the pristine Northwest Territories, where thousands ...

Aucklander Enlists Help of Airport Officials to Pull Off Nifty Marriage Proposal

Aucklander Enlists Help of Airport Officials to Pull Off Nifty Marriage Proposal

Imagine this scene. You’ve just arrived at the airport after an international flight, and as you enter the terminal you hear your boyfriend’s voice on ...

11.28-Carat ‘Infinite Blue’ Could Sell for $37MM at Single-Lot Sotheby’s Auction

11.28-Carat ‘Infinite Blue’ Could Sell for $37MM at Single-Lot Sotheby’s Auction

The 11.28-carat “Infinite Blue” is about to punch its ticket to the pantheon of the greatest blue diamonds of all time. Sotheby’s Hong Kong will ...

‘Woody and the Jets’ Pendant Is Symbol of Solidarity Between Owner and Team

‘Woody and the Jets’ Pendant Is Symbol of Solidarity Between Owner and Team

In a surprising expression of solidarity, New York Jets owner Woody Johnson purchased an over-the-top diamond necklace featuring 80 carats of emerald-cut and round gems. ...

Music Friday: Pink Floyd’s ‘Shine On You Crazy Diamond’ Fetes Ex-Band Member

Music Friday: Pink Floyd’s ‘Shine On You Crazy Diamond’ Fetes Ex-Band Member

Welcome to Music Friday when we feature fabulous songs with jewelry, gemstones or precious metals in the lyrics or title. Today we’re privileged to present ...

Rock Legend Freddie Mercury’s Jewels Capture the Spotlight at Sotheby’s London

Rock Legend Freddie Mercury’s Jewels Capture the Spotlight at Sotheby’s London

The silver snake bracelet worn by Freddie Mercury in the 1975 “Bohemian Rhapsody” video — along with a “Queen Number 1” gold brooch gifted by ...