Music Friday: Dean Martin Sings of Heartbreak and a Dream Wedding Ring

Welcome to Music Friday, when we celebrate songs with jewelry, gemstones or precious metals in the title or lyrics. Today we turn back the clock to Dean Martin's heartfelt 1965 recording of "Wedding Bells," a classic country ballad in which one small... Read more

Jul 30, 2026

Empire State Climber Is Finally Reunited With Confiscated Engagement Ring

More than three weeks after her diamond engagement ring was confiscated following an unauthorized climb of the Empire State Building, darede... Read more

Jul 29, 2026

Harvard's 'Rubies' Exhibit Blends Jewelry and Gems With Geological Wonders

Rubies have long symbolized beauty, power and romance, but a fascinating new exhibition at Harvard University proves these celebrated gemsto... Read more

Jul 28, 2026

Byzantine Gold Treasure Reveals Elite Passengers on Ancient Shipwreck

A golden undersea treasure trove off the Croatian island of Mljet is rewriting what historians know about Byzantine seafaring — and pr... Read more

Jul 27, 2026

Why Identical Wedding Bands Can Feel Surprisingly Different in Weight

Pick up three identical-looking wedding bands — one crafted in platinum, one in 14-karat gold and one in sterling silver — and y... Read more

Jul 24, 2026

Music Friday: Callista Clark's 'Diamond' Celebrates Self-Love and Strength

Welcome to Music Friday, when we feature songs with jewelry, gemstones or precious metals in the title or lyrics. Today's selection is Calli... Read more

Jul 23, 2026

Flea Market Ring Proves Valuable Jewelry Can Sometimes Hide in Plain Sight

A British woman who paid just £5 (about $7) for a ring at a car boot sale — the UK equivalent of a flea market — received ... Read more

Jul 22, 2026

Here Are the Four 'Keh-Ruht' Homophones Every Jewelry Lover Should Know

Some lessons from elementary school have a funny way of resurfacing years later — especially when you're shopping for jewelry. Reme... Read more

Jul 21, 2026

FIFA Adds Championship Rings to World Cup Glory After Spain's Triumph

Spain's dramatic 1-0 extra-time victory over Argentina in Sunday's FIFA World Cup final earned the team more than soccer's most coveted trop... Read more

Jul 20, 2026

Travel Study: Water, Hotels and Airports Top List of Jewelry Loss Hotspots

With vacation season in full swing, millions of travelers are packing more than swimsuits and sunscreen. According to Jewelers Mutual Group'... Read more

Jul 17, 2026

Music Friday: Jason Derulo's 2019 Tune Revives an Iconic Diamond Catchphrase

Welcome to Music Friday, when we feature songs with jewelry, gemstones or precious metals in the title or lyrics. Today’s selection is... Read more

Jul 16, 2026

Injured Hiker Says 'Yes' to Oval-Cut Diamond During NH Mountain Rescue

Few marriage proposals unfold in the middle of a mountain rescue, but that's exactly what happened Saturday on New Hampshire's Mount Kearsar... Read more

Jul 15, 2026

Karowe Mine Delivers 1,305-Carat Giant, Sixth-Largest Rough Diamond Ever

Botswana's remarkable Karowe Diamond Mine has added yet another glistening chapter to its history with the recovery of an astonishing 1,305.... Read more

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