April Birthstone: Next Chapter for the 2,488-Carat 'Motswedi' Is Still Unwritten

As April shines a spotlight on diamond — the month’s official birthstone — few gems capture the imagination quite like the extraordinary "Motswedi" diamond, a 2,488.32-carat marvel whose story is still unfolding. Discovered in Au... Read more

Mar 31, 2026

Arctic-Born Brilliance: Canada's Diavik Mine Ends 23-Year Diamond Legacy

Following 23 years of operations and the recovery of more than 150 million carats of rough diamonds, Rio Tinto's Diavik Diamond Mine ceased ... Read more

Mar 30, 2026

Dodgers' Championship Rings Feature Diamonds, Sapphires and Game 7 Dirt

The Los Angeles Dodgers added another dazzling chapter to their storied legacy on Friday, unveiling their 2025 World Series championship rin... Read more

Mar 27, 2026

Music Friday: Lee Ann Womack Grapples With Betrayal in 2001 Ring-Themed Hit

Welcome to Music Friday, when we revisit songs that shine a spotlight on jewelry, gemstones or precious metals. Today’s feature &mdash... Read more

Mar 26, 2026

NDC Launches World Diamond Day, April 8, to Celebrate Meaningful Moments

The Natural Diamond Council is inviting the world to celebrate the stories behind its most treasured gems with the launch of a brand-new glo... Read more

Mar 25, 2026

Gold-Laden Tomb in Panama Tells the Story of Great Riches, Power and Afterlife

A remarkable archaeological discovery at Panama's El Caño Archaeological Park tells the story of how — more than 1,000 years ag... Read more

Mar 24, 2026

Lucky 'Jwaneng 28.88' Diamond Unveiled Ahead of Sotheby's HK Auction

A dazzling flawless diamond with a name rich in Asian symbolism made its debut on the global stage this past Thursday, just ahead of its hig... Read more

Mar 23, 2026

NASA's Perseverance Rover Detects Rubies, Sapphires on the Surface of Mars

NASA scientists have confirmed the presence of rubies and sapphires on the surface of Mars. The finding comes courtesy of NASA’s Pe... Read more

Mar 20, 2026

Music Friday: A Diamond Rival Steals the Spotlight in Tom Jones's 1970 Classic

Welcome to another Music Friday, where we spotlight classic songs that feature jewelry, gemstones or precious metals in the lyrics or title.... Read more

Mar 19, 2026

Ricki Lake's 2025 Wildfire Loss Is Transformed Into a Symbolic Green Diamond

In the wake of unimaginable loss, Ricki Lake has found a way to keep the spirit of her beloved Malibu home close to her heart — litera... Read more

Mar 18, 2026

Stunning 36.92-Carat Blue Diamond Recovered From Botswana’s Karowe Mine

A remarkable new discovery from Lucara Diamond Corp. is turning heads across the jewelry world: a 36.92-carat high-quality blue diamond reco... Read more

Mar 17, 2026

Scientists Say the Gold in Your Ring May Have Been Born in a Cosmic Collision

The gold in a wedding band or the platinum in a treasured necklace may have originated in a cataclysmic collision between two neutron stars ... Read more

Mar 16, 2026

National Proposal Day, March 20, May Be the Perfect Time to Pop the Question

If you missed the chance to pop the question during the holiday season, don’t worry — another romantic opportunity is just aroun... Read more

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