Vivid Green Ethiopian Emeralds Bring Fresh Sparkle to May's Birthstone Story

A chance discovery in Ethiopia less than a decade ago is reshaping how jewelry lovers view May’s birthstone, the emerald. In the fall of 2016, artisanal miners searching for gold and tantalum near the town of Shakiso in southern Ethiopia unexpe... Read more

May 1, 2026

Music Friday: Gem Metaphors Illuminate Tale of Dwight Yoakam's Heartache

When Dwight Yoakam teamed up with Willie Nelson for the haunting duet “If Teardrops Were Diamonds,” he delivered a masterclass i... Read more

Apr 30, 2026

NRF Survey: Jewelry to Lead Record $38B Mother’s Day Spending in 2026

Jewelry is set to shine brightest this Mother’s Day, with consumers expected to spend a remarkable $7.5 billion on the category &mdash... Read more

Apr 29, 2026

Pakistan Makes Bold Move to Optimize $450B in Untapped Gemstone Wealth

Pakistan’s mountains have long whispered of hidden treasure — and now the country is making a serious bid to bring that wealth t... Read more

Apr 27, 2026

Ocean Dream Returns: Blue-Green Diamond Eyes $12.8M at Christie's Geneva

A gemstone once described as a "unicorn" in gemological circles is about to re-emerge on the global stage. The legendary "Ocean Dream" &mdas... Read more

Apr 24, 2026

Music Friday: 'Diamond in the Rough' Drives Nickelback's Timeless Love Anthem

Welcome to Music Friday, where we spotlight songs that sparkle with jewelry, gemstones or precious metals in the lyrics. Today’s featu... Read more

Apr 23, 2026

Antique Marquise-Cut Diamond Ring Stars in Josh Groban's Disney Proposal

Singer-songwriter Josh Groban chose one of the most magical places on Earth to pop the question — and the ring he presented to actress... Read more

Apr 22, 2026

Platinum Jewelry Is Gaining Ground as Soaring Gold Prices Shift Demand

Platinum — long overshadowed by its high-profile gilded counterpart — is making a powerful comeback in jewelry cases across the ... Read more

Apr 21, 2026

Lunar Treasures on Earth: Best Spots to Experience Authentic Moon Rocks

For gem and mineral lovers, the renewed excitement surrounding NASA’s Artemis-era lunar exploration is sparking a very earthly questio... Read more

Apr 20, 2026

Amber Rush Returns to Europe's Shores After Storms Churn Up 'Baltic Gold'

A honey-hued treasure hunt is playing out once again along the windswept shores of Northern Europe, where powerful storms are transforming o... Read more

Apr 17, 2026

Music Friday: Massive Floating Ring Haunts Nelly in 'Just a Dream' Video

Welcome to Music Friday, where we spotlight songs that feature jewelry, gemstones or precious metals in the lyrics or title. Today’s p... Read more

Apr 15, 2026

Rare 6.03-Carat Fancy Vivid Blue Diamond to Headline Sotheby's Geneva Sale

A scintillating 6.03-carat cushion-shaped Fancy Vivid Blue diamond is set to take center stage at Sotheby's Geneva High Jewelry sale on May ... Read more

Apr 15, 2026

Ancient Mayan Dentists Embedded Gemstones in Teeth for Beauty and Healing

For years, archaeologists have documented how the Maya civilization adorned their front teeth with gemstones purely for beauty, status or ri... Read more

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