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Demi Lovato Thrills 88.9MM Instagram Fans With Pics Of Her New Engagement Ring

This past Thursday, songstress Demi Lovato thrilled her 88.9 million Instagram followers with romantic pics of her Malibu engagement to actor Max Ehrich, who proposed with a massive emerald-cut diamond ring. Jewelry-industry insiders tol..

Music Friday: Danny Vera Extols The Virtues Of Hard Work In "Pressure Makes Diamonds"

Welcome to Music Friday when we bring you new tunes with jewelry, gemstones or precious metals in the title or lyrics. Today, Netherlands-born Danny Vera extols the virtues of hard work in his 2019 international release, "Pressure Makes Di..

Princess Beatrice Bucks Tradition, Chooses Platinum Instead Of Welsh Gold

Princess Beatrice, the newest Royal Family bride, bucked nearly 100 years of tradition by choosing an ornate platinum-and-diamond wedding band instead of a simple band of Welsh gold. Since the Queen Mother's nuptials in 1923, royal w..

Baby Octopus Leads Divers To Lost Engagement Ring; Smartest Invertebrates Love Bling

A Canadian woman who lost her engagement ring while swimming in Howe Sound off Bowyer Island, British Columbia, is thanking a baby octopus for leading divers to the irreplaceable heirloom that had been in her fiance?'s family since the 1940s. A..

'Dom Pedro' Occupies Prime Spot Near The Hope Diamond; Hop On The Virtual Tour!

Occupying one of the most highly trafficked locations in the Janet Annenberg Hooker Hall of Geology, Gems, and Minerals in Washington, DC, is an obelisk-shaped aquamarine that is widely recognized as the masterwork of Bernd Munsteiner, an Idar-Ober..

Here Are The Top Baby Girl Names Inspired By Precious Gemstones

The most popular baby girl names in the U.S. are Emma, Olivia, Ava, Isabella and Sophia, according to the Social Security Administration's latest statistics. With traditional names all the rage, expectant parents may consider taking a cl..

Music Friday: Rob Thomas Tells A Story Of Empathy And Love In 2009's Her Diamonds

Welcome to Music Friday when we bring you fabulous songs with jewelry, gemstones or precious metals in the title or lyrics. In his 2009 hit, Her Diamonds, Rob Thomas reflects on his wifes battle with a debilitating autoimmune disease. In this deepl..

GIA's 'Gemkids' Website Is Aimed At Youngsters Who Love Gems And Jewelry

Kids think gemstones and jewelry are cool. That's why the Gemological Institute of America has put together a great website called Gemkids. Overflowing with colorful graphics and exciting gem photos, the site does a great job of taking g..

Sanitation Crew Helps GA Woman Rescue 3-Stone Diamond Ring From County Landfill

Gainesville resident Joan Sheffield says that as soon as Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp lifts the state's shelter-in-place order, she will be hosting a luncheon for a sanitation crew that helped find her three-stone diamond wedding ring at the Hall Co..

Alrosa Unearths A Colorful Surprise At Its New Diamond Mine In Yakutia, Russia

Diamond mining giant Alrosa recently pulled an unexpected treasure from its new deposit at Verkhne-Munskoye in the frigid, sparsely populated Russian outpost of Yakutia. The 17.44-carat bright yellow, gem-quality stone could signal a vast new sourc..

Birthstone Feature: Check Out The Fascinating History Of The Smithsonians Chalk Emerald

The Chalk Emeralds impressive clarity, color, size and regal lineage rank it among the worlds finest examples of Mays official birthstone. Exhibiting the most highly prized velvety deep green color, the 37.82-carat Chalk Emerald is displ..

Pink Star Sells For $71.2M, Setting New Auction Record

The Pink Star, a 59.6-carat, flawless, fancy vivid pink diamond, shattered the world record for the highest price ever paid for any gem at auction. The selling price of $71.2 million at Sothebys Magnificent Jewels and Jadeite sale in Hong Kong easi..

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