Rio Tinto has approved a $40-million investment that will extend the productive life of Diavik — Canada’s largest diamond mine — until the first quarter ...
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Butler Disputes Prince Harry’s Retelling of His Mom’s Engagement Ring Story
Just a month after Prince Harry threw cold water on the romanticized story of how his brother, William, ended up with Princess Diana’s famous sapphire ...
2022 ‘Return to Normalcy’ Resulted in Record 2.6MM Weddings, Reports The Knot
A year ago, the wedding experts at The Knot predicted that a “return to normalcy” would spawn a post-pandemic wedding boom in 2022. They were ...
Music Friday Flashback: ‘Wear My Ring Around Your Neck,’ Sings Neil Sedaka
Welcome to Music Friday when we like to bring you nostalgic tunes with jewelry, gemstones or precious metals in the lyrics or title. Today, Neil ...
PGI’s New Portal Delivers the Lowdown About Responsible Platinum Sourcing
Now more than ever, consumers are sensitive to the environmental impacts of their shopping decisions. A Platinum Guild International (PGI) cross-market survey conducted during the ...
North America’s Largest Alluvial Diamond Was Unearthed in West Virginia in 1928
In the tiny town of Peterstown at the southern tip of West Virginia, a weathered historical marker describes the remarkable find of William “Punch” Jones ...
Millionaire’s Brooch Salvaged From ‘Ship of Gold’ Headlines Final Artifacts Auction
An elaborate gold brooch designed for California’s first millionaire, Sam Brannan, will headline the final auction of historic Gold Rush jewelry and other artifacts recovered ...
Mississippi Opal on Fast Track to Becoming Magnolia State’s Official Gemstone
It looks like the Mississippi Opal is on the fast track to becoming the Magnolia State’s official gemstone. In early February, the Mississippi House voted ...
Music Friday: ‘I Was Your Amber, But Now She’s Your Shade of Gold,’ Sings Demi Lovato
Welcome to Music Friday when we bring you great songs with jewelry, gemstones or precious metals in the title or lyrics. Today’s installment features Demi ...
Abdul-Jabbar’s Diamond Ring Celebrates His 38 Years as NBA Scoring Leader
Just days prior to LeBron James surpassing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar as the NBA’s all-time leading scorer, the Los Angeles Lakers gifted the 75-year-old “Tower of Power” ...
Mastercard Survey: Surge in January Retail Sales Signals Strong Start to 2023
Bolstered by strong economic indicators and a positive swing in consumer confidence, US retail sales jumped a healthy 8.8% year-over-year in January 2023, according to ...
Hoodoo You Love? Bryce Canyon Romances Span 63 Years and 3 Generations
In honor of Valentine’s Day, we’d like to share the love stories of Elva Orton, whose life changed forever during a magical summer at Utah’s ...