Welcome to Music Friday when we bring you fabulous songs with jewelry, gemstones or precious metals in the title or lyrics. Today, country music star Cody Johnson reminds us to make the most of every moment with loved ones in his 2021 hit, "'Til You Can't." Reminiscent of Harry Chapin's "Cat's in the Cradle (1974)," […]
A mixed bag of geo-political and economic factors helped drive the price of gold to an all-time high of $3,350 per ounce yesterday, reflecting a remarkable 25% increase since the start of the year. Heightened geopolitical instability, particularly ongoing tensions between the US and China, has rattled investors. With growing restrictions on trade — such […]
All eyes will be on "The Golconda Blue" on May 14 as the largest fancy vivid blue diamond ever to appear at auction goes under the hammer at Christie's Magnificent Jewels sale in Geneva. Weighing in at 23.24 carats, this exceptional and historic stone carries a pre-sale estimate of $35 million to $50 million and […]
Russian mining giant Alrosa recently revealed the “New Sun,” a radiant, 100-plus-carat, fancy vivid yellow diamond that now ranks as the largest polished colored diamond ever produced in Russia. With its rich honey-golden hue and flawless proportions, this gem is the end product of a journey that began in August 2020, deep within the permafrost […]
On Friday, April 11, the American Museum of Natural History unveiled "Cosmic Splendor: Jewelry from the Collections of Van Cleef & Arpels," a glittering new exhibition where natural history meets high jewelry in a tribute to the cosmos. Set in the Melissa and Keith Meister Gallery within the renowned Allison and Roberto Mignone Halls of […]
Welcome to Music Friday, when we feature classic songs with jewelry, gemstones or precious metals in the title or lyrics. Today, we rewind to 1965 and turn up “Play With Fire,” a haunting tune by The Rolling Stones that puts diamonds front and center. The song opens with a glittering nod to high-society indulgence with […]
Before the Winston Red Diamond took its place as the dazzling centerpiece of a new exhibit at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History in Washington, DC, on April 1, the ultra-rare, 2.33-carat gem underwent one of the most thorough scientific evaluations ever conducted on a "Fancy red" diamond. The examination was a collaborative effort […]
In the rolling hills near Beit Shemesh, Israel, where the echoes of ancient civilizations still linger, the discovery of a 3,800-year-old scarab amulet has captivated the imaginations of archaeologists, historians — and jewelry lovers alike. That's because the amazing find didn't result from the arduous digging of a highly skilled research team but, instead, the […]
Billed as the world's largest flawless Paraiba tourmaline, the 181.61-carat "Kat Florence Lumina" is expected to make a splash at Bonhams' auction on May 22 in Hong Kong. The journey of the Lumina began more than two decades ago in the rugged terrains of Mozambique’s Mavuco district, where famed gem hunter Don Kogen unearthed an […]
In a twist of geological poetry, Rio Tinto’s Diavik Diamond Mine in Canada’s remote Northwest Territories has delivered one of its most exceptional finds yet — a 158.20-carat gem-quality yellow diamond — just as the mine prepares to shutter its operations. The discovery of this rare stone, one of the largest yellow diamonds ever found […]