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Music Friday: In ‘Willow,’ Taylor Swift Compares Elusive Lover to a Championship Ring

Welcome to Music Friday when we bring you great, new songs with jewelry, gemstones or precious metals in the lyrics or title. Today, Taylor Swift ...

Gemfields Forms Long-Term Partnership With Mozambique Wildlife Conservancy

London-based mining company Gemfields has formed a long-term partnership with Mozambique’s Luwire Wildlife Conservancy to preserve Luwire’s biodiversity and assist its local communities. Gemfields and ...

Perth Mint Releases Year of the Ox Commemorative Coin Inlaid With Australian Opal

The Chinese Year of the Ox officially begins on February 12th, and The Perth Mint is celebrating with the release of a limited-edition silver coin ...

Here’s the Fun Chinese Explanation for Why Bridal Jewelry Is Worn on the ‘Ring’ Finger

For thousands of years, wedding rings have been worn on the ring finger of the left hand, but do you know the origin of this ...

Former Tennis Star Maria Sharapova Reveals Her Emerald-Cut Diamond Engagement Ring

Former tennis star Maria Sharapova kicked off the new year by finally revealing her stunning, emerald-cut diamond engagement ring from venture capitalist Alexander Gilkes. The ...

Music Friday: Selena Gomez’s Suitors Are Wrapped Around Her Finger Like a ‘Ring’

Welcome to Music Friday when we bring you fabulous songs with jewelry, gemstones or precious metals in the title or lyrics. Today, pop star Selena ...

New Agreement Signals Karowe Mine Will Be Generating High-Value Diamonds Until 2046

Botswana’s Karowe mine, the only mine in history to have yielded two 1,000-plus-carat diamonds, will be turning out high-value rough gems until 2046 under a ...

7-Year-Old Finds a Diamond and Inspires the Journalist Who Got It Back

Jessica Amis, an Emmy-winning digital journalist for CBS-affiliate THV11 in Little Rock, recently found herself at the center of a story about a lost diamond, ...

Hey, January Babies! Rhodolite Garnet Is the Pink Variety of Your Official Birthstone

Entombed with the Pharaohs of Ancient Egypt, garnets have been coveted by kings and commoners alike for thousands of years. The fabulous and versatile January ...

Leibish Wins 16 Stones at Penultimate 2020 Pink Argyle Diamonds Tender

Leibish, the New York-based colored diamond specialist, upped its bids this year by 20% to secure 16 of the 62 gems offered by Rio Tinto ...

Best for Last: Hope Diamond Is the Final Stop on 2020’s Gem Gallery Virtual Tour

More than 200 million visitors to the National Museum of Natural History in Washington, DC, have marveled at the beauty and majesty of the Hope ...

In 1958, Hope Diamond Was Sent From NY to DC Via Registered Mail for $2.44 in Postage

The Hope Diamond may be the most famous gemstone in the world, but when NBC’s Harry Smith recently visited the Smithsonian in Washington, DC, he ...