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June 15, 2022
'Great American Diamonds' Take Center Stage at Smithsonian's Newest Exhibit

The Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History just unveiled "Great American Diamonds," a new exhibit showcasing four of the most stunning diamonds ever found in the United States. Some of the new gems going on display are record holders, including the Freedom Diamond, the largest faceted diamond ever to originate in the United States, and […]

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June 9, 2022
Colombian Army Releases Video of Treasure Strewn From San José Shipwreck

The Colombian army just released fascinating underwater footage of treasure strewn from the wreckage of the San José galleon — a warship sunk by the British Royal Navy in 1708. Considered to be one of the richest treasure ships ever lost in the Western Hemisphere, the Spanish flagship had been carrying more than 200 tons […]

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June 8, 2022
It’s Best to Wear Your Precious Jewelry Through Airport Security, Says TSA

With summer vacations right around the corner, we have fresh information and expert advice on the best way to take your precious jewelry possessions through airport security. In most cases, it’s perfectly OK to wear your fine jewelry through the checkpoint station instead of removing it, according to the U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA). Your […]

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June 7, 2022
World's Most Celebrated Natural Pearl Almost Ended Up in the Belly of a Beast

In 1513, an African slave discovered a perfectly symmetrical, pear-shaped, 55.95-carat natural pearl in the waters off the coast of Panama, and for the next 500+ years the treasure would wind its way through the royal boudoirs of Spain, England, France and Austria, earning it the Spanish name "La Peregrina," or "The Pilgrim." Today, La […]

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June 6, 2022
This Cabochon-Cut Black Diamond Masquerades as a Tahitian Pearl

The Smithsonian's National Gem Collection in Washington, DC, features an unusual cabochon-cut black diamond that masquerades as a Tahitian pearl. Named the "Winston Adamantine Pearl," the 44-carat domed diamond presents the lustrous beauty of a pearl while maintaining the unique properties of a diamond. The adjective "adamantine" is derived from "adamas," the Ancient Greek word […]

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June 3, 2022
Music Friday: Keith Richards Reveals, 'I Just Love Singing About Precious Metal'

Welcome to Music Friday when we bring you awesome throwback songs with jewelry, gemstones or precious metals in the title or lyrics. Today, Rolling Stones' guitarist and Rock and Roll icon Keith Richards explains the story behind the 1969 release, "You Got the Silver." The song's memorable chorus goes like this: "You got my heart […]

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June 2, 2022
Two 100+ Carat Pear-Shaped Diamonds Share Top Billing at Sotheby's NY Auction

Two pear-shaped diamonds larger than 100 carats — one D-flawless and the other fancy deep orange-brown — will headline Sotheby's Magnificent Jewels auction in New York on June 16. Named "Juno" to honor the ancient Roman queen of the gods, the 101.41-carat, D-color, internally flawless rarity is expected to fetch more than $10 million. Sotheby's […]

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June 1, 2022
Winnipeg Blue Bombers' Grey Cup Rings Tell Story of Back-to-Back Championships

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers received their 2021 Grey Cup Championship Rings Saturday night during a soiree held at the exclusive Pinnacle Club at IG Field. The two-tone rings tell the story of the club's back-to-back championships, as well as its stunning 33-25 overtime triumph against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in the title game this past December. […]

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May 31, 2022
Pure Gold Coin Is the Size of a Small Pizza and Weighs More Than Your 3-Year-Old

The Royal Mint has just produced the largest coin in its 1,100-year history to commemorate Queen Elizabeth II's historic 70-year reign. >About the size of a small pizza, the one-of-a-kind Platinum Jubilee coin is made of .999 gold and weighs an astonishing 15 kilograms (33.1 pounds). The coin carries a denomination of £15,000, but the […]

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May 27, 2022
Music Friday: Justin Bieber Sings, 'If You Got a Diamond for All of Your Passion'

Welcome to Music Friday when we bring you awesome songs with jewelry, gemstones or precious metals in the title or lyrics. Today, a reflective Justin Bieber sings about seizing the moment and pursuing one's dreams in his uplifting treatise, “All In It.” Co-written by Bieber, Jason Boyd, Mark Jackson, Mason Levy and Josh Gudwin, the […]

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