A sapphire that made headlines 10 years ago has once again etched its name into the record books. Just last week, "The Regent Kashmir," a 35.09-carat antique cushion-shaped sapphire, achieved a staggering $9.5 million at Christie’s Hong Kong, setting a new world record for highest price per carat ever paid at auction for a sapphire […]
A bold new study is reshaping how scientists and entrepreneurs think about space mining. According to recent research published in Planetary and Space Science, lunar craters could contain more than a trillion dollars’ worth of platinum and other precious metals — making the Moon a more viable mining target than asteroids. The study, led by […]
Love makes us do crazy things — like stripping a car interior down to the floorboard to find a diamond ring. That’s exactly what newlywed Geno Foster of Southern California did when his wife Jessica’s engagement ring mysteriously vanished during a routine errand run earlier this year. The 31-year-old social media manager was cleaning her […]
As we celebrate June’s birthstone — the timeless and elegant pearl — we spotlight one of history’s most extraordinary jewels: Marie Antoinette’s natural pearl and diamond pendant, which shattered records when it sold for $36.8 million at Sotheby’s Geneva in 2018. This spectacular piece, featuring a slightly baroque-shaped natural saltwater pearl, was once part of […]
Welcome to Music Friday when we bring you songs with jewelry, gemstones or precious metals in the title or lyrics. Today, we turn our spotlight on Lady Gaga’s “Blade of Grass,” a tender and haunting ballad inspired by her own love story. The story begins in Gaga’s own backyard, where she and tech entrepreneur Michael […]
When the New York Liberty clinched their long-awaited first WNBA championship in October 2024, they didn’t just make history — they inspired a masterpiece. The team’s iconic seafoam green and black color palette became the foundation for one of the most uniquely symbolic championship rings in sports. Designed by Jason of Beverly Hills in collaboration […]
A small gold ring set with a red gemstone — likely a garnet — has been unearthed in Jerusalem’s City of David, providing new insight into the coming-of-age rituals of ancient residents. Dating back approximately 2,300 years to the Early Hellenistic period, the ring is the second of its kind discovered in less than a […]
This June, one of the most storied gems in auction history will once again take center stage as Christie’s presents "The Blue Belle" — a 392.52-carat sapphire and diamond necklace — at its Magnificent Jewels sale in New York. Scheduled for June 17 at Rockefeller Center, this historic event marks a rare reappearance of the […]
Welcome to Music Friday, when we spotlight songs that feature jewelry, gemstones or precious metals in the lyrics or title. Today, we’re revisiting Lauv’s poignant 2018 single, “Bracelet,” a tender tribute to a relationship that slipped away but left behind one unforgettable keepsake. In “Bracelet,” Lauv uses a simple piece of jewelry to capture the […]
As Pope Leo XIV received the Fisherman's Ring during his inauguration Mass on Sunday, May 18, he was visibly moved, pausing to gaze at the ring before clasping his hands in prayer. This profound moment underscored the immense responsibility he now bears as the 266th successor to St. Peter. The Vatican’s Office for Liturgical Celebrations […]