Long before they’re polished and set in gold, the world’s greatest gems sleep beneath mountains, rivers, and deserts. Their origins are as captivating as their glow: volcanic depths, ocean floors, and ...

In the world of gemstones, their value transcends mere beauty. The true worth lies in their rarity, scarcity, and the fascinating narratives that accompany each stone. While diamonds and rubies are ...

The Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History acquired one of the world's rarest gemstones.Natural red diamonds are some of the rarest gems on Earth, and the Winston Red Diamond is exceptional ...

Across the hills of Kenya and Tanzania, two gemstones capture the continent’s natural brilliance and enduring mystique: Tanzanite and Tsavorite. Both discovered within a few years of each other in the ...

From time immemorial, rings have long been symbols of love, power, and luxury. Throughout history, the richest people have owned or gifted their loved ones with extravagant rings, including the rarest ...

CARTHAGE — A Carthage man may have unearthed one of the rarest gemstones in the world — not in a mine, but in his own front yard. Robert Lewis Jr. says that in 2016, he found an unusual black rock ...

The latest blue diamond to hit the auction block certainly lives up to its namesake. The 10.03-carat Mediterranean Blue gem will be the crown jewel at Sotheby’s High Jewelry Auction this May, on sale ...

By Dr. Lori Verderame For those of you who are shopping for someone special in your life this month, here are some tips that will help you get the most for your money when buying colored ...

WEST SPRINGFIELD — Collectors, sellers, and buyers alike will travel from all over the country to attend this weekend’s East Coast Gem, Mineral & Fossil Show, while for some who live in the region it ...

A Carthage man may have unearthed one of the rarest gemstones in the world — not in a mine, but in his own front yard. Robert Lewis Jr. says he found an unusual black rock just steps from his home ...