Here’s What the 2026 Winter Olympic Medals Are Worth in Gold, Silver and C

With the Winter Olympics set to launch in Milano and Cortina, Italy, later this week, attention is turning not only to the athletes, but also to the beautiful medals they’ll be competing for. As with every Olympic Games, the gold, silver and... Read more

Feb 2, 2026

Why 'Diamond Dust' Phenomenon Is Being Reported as Far South as Kentucky

A displaced polar vortex has sent record-breaking Arctic air plunging into the midsection of the United States this winter — and along... Read more

Jan 30, 2026

Music Friday: Swing Revival Meets Romance in 'Baby Wants a Diamond Ring'

Welcome to Music Friday, when we bring you fun tunes with jewelry, gemstones or precious metals in the title or lyrics. Today’s sparkl... Read more

Jan 29, 2026

TikTok's Mysterious Singer Reveals Himself, Wins Golden Ticket and Fiancée

A dazzling marquise-cut diamond engagement ring stole a share of the spotlight during the Season 24 premiere of American Idol, when TikTok&r... Read more

Jan 28, 2026

NRF Survey: Jewelry Tops Valentine's Day Spending for the 10th Straight Year

For the 10th year in a row, jewelry is expected to be the top Valentine’s Day gift category by dollars spent, according to the latest ... Read more

Jan 27, 2026

New Coffee Table Book Chronicles 100 Years of Diamond Marketing Brilliance

Few advertising lines have shaped modern romance quite like “A Diamond Is Forever.” Nearly 80 years after the phrase was coined ... Read more

Jan 26, 2026

121 Years Ago Today: When the Cullinan Diamond Was Found — and Flung

On January 26, 1905, a glint in a South African mine wall changed diamond history forever. Exactly 121 years later, the Cullinan Diamond sti... Read more

Jan 23, 2026

Music Friday: Vidya Vox Turns 'Diamonds' Into a Glittering Power Anthem

Welcome to Music Friday, when we spotlight songs with jewelry, gemstones or precious metals in the title or lyrics. Today, YouTube phenomeno... Read more

Jan 22, 2026

A Sweet Surprise: 'Halloween Baking Championship' Stars Are Engaged

Fans of Food Network’s Halloween Baking Championship got an unexpected treat last week when longtime favorites John Henson and Stephan... Read more

Jan 21, 2026

Taaffeite: The Accidental Discovery Behind One of the World’s Rarest Gems

In 1945, a routine examination of faceted gems in a Dublin jewelry shop led to the identification of taaffeite — one of the world&rsqu... Read more

Jan 20, 2026

Elvis Presley's Vibrant Blue Stone Ring and Gold Bracelet Shine at M.S. Rau

To mark what would have been Elvis Presley’s 91st birthday on January 8, renowned New Orleans gallery M.S. Rau Antiques offered for sa... Read more

Jan 19, 2026

Perth Mint Celebrates 2026 Year of the Horse With Opal Lunar Series Coin

The Perth Mint is celebrating the Chinese Year of the Horse with a limited-edition silver proof coin featuring the zodiac animal rendered in... Read more

Jan 16, 2026

Music Friday: Don Williams Turns Life's Pressures Into Diamonds of Love

Welcome to Music Friday, our regular feature spotlighting popular tunes with jewelry, gemstones or precious metals in the title or lyrics. I... Read more

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