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For 2nd Time In 18 Months, Japanese Dad Honors Daughter With Flawless Diamond

Eighteen months ago, an unnamed Japanese private collector plunked down $13.7 million for a D-flawless, 88.22-carat oval diamond at Sotheby's Hong Kong. He gifted it to his eldest daughter and named it 'Manami Star' in her honor. Ye..

Music Friday: Lorde Channels "Hunger Games" Heroine In The Gem-Infused "Yellow Flicker Beat"

Welcome to Music Friday when we bring you awesome songs with jewelry, gemstones or precious metals in the title or lyrics. Today, Lorde channels Hunger Games protagonist Katniss Everdeen in 'Yellow Flicker Beat,' a dark jam that's i..

Here's Why Brazil's Paraiba Tourmaline Has A Nearly Identical African Cousin

Paraiba tourmaline is the most prized variety of October's birthstone. The vivid teal, turquoise and neon blue stones caused a sensation when they were first discovered in Brazil's tropical, coastal state of Paraiba in 1987. Worl..

Is It Possible To Set A Diamond Ablaze? These Scientists Deliver The Answer

Diamond sits alone atop the Mohs scale as the hardest naturally occurring material known to man. It is harder than a ruby, sapphire or emerald and has the ability to slice through steel like a hot knife through butter. The only substance that c..

Model Jasmine Tookes Dishes About Her Romantic Adventure And 7-Carat Diamond Ring

Snapchat executive Juan David Borrero pulled out all the stops for his marriage proposal to Victoria's Secret Angel Jasmine Tookes on September 21. The Ecuador-born Borrero's romantic adventure covered three states and culminated with a..

25 Years Of Searching Yields 2nd-Largest Diamond In Arkansas Park's History

In a shining example of how persistence pays off, Kevin Kinard scored a 9.07-carat diamond during a Labor Day visit to Arkansas's Crater of Diamonds State Park in Murfreesboro. The 33-year-old bank branch manager from Maumelle, Ark., had ca..

Music Friday: Brokenhearted Sam Smith Cries Out, "My Diamonds Leave With You"

Welcome to Music Friday when we bring you brand new songs with jewelry, gemstones or precious metals in the title or lyrics. Today, English singer-songwriter Sam Smith tries to wrap his mind around a bitter breakup in his sensational, new singl..

Star Radio Interviews Harvey Fox, Owner, N. Fox Jewelers

Walt Adams Time once again for the Power of Potential, I'm Walt Adams speaking with AIM Services, helping people with unique disabilities. With us today are Executive Director, Chris Lyons and N. Fox Jewelers, Owner, Harvery Fox. Listen to ..

Now You Can Make The 27-Foot-Long Wienermobile Part Of Your Epic Marriage Proposal

As of this month, Oscar Mayer's 27-foot-long Wienermobiles have been making appearances at marriage proposals from coast to coast. There are currently six hot-dog-shaped promotional vehicles criss-crossing the continent, and to book one, al..

4,000 Sapphires Sparkle In 2020 Edition Of Miami Hurricanes' "Turnover Chain"

The Miami Hurricanes finally unveiled the 2020 edition of their famous 'turnover chain' during the highly ranked team's 47-34 road victory against the Louisville Cardinals on Saturday. Cornerback Al Blades Jr. got to wear the massiv..

Ana De Armas Stars In Natural Diamond Council's "For Moments Like No Other" Campaign

The Natural Diamond Council's 'For Moments Like No Other' campaign made its worldwide debut during the first-ever virtual Emmy Awards on Sunday night. Starring Cuban-Spanish actress Ana de Armas, the 30-second spot emphasized how di..

Marie Antoinette's Diamond Earrings Are The Focus Of Today's Virtual Gem Gallery Tour

The lavish diamond earrings worn by French Queen Marie Antoinette during the 18th century are the focus of today's virtual tour of the Smithsonian's National Gem Collection in Washington, DC. Gifted to the ill-fated Queen by Loui..

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