Ancient Persians believed the sky was blue because it reflected a massive sapphire beneath the Earth, giving the stone cosmic symbolism. Kings, priests, and rulers wore sapphires to signal wisdom, ...

LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 10: In this photo released on February 23, 2021 A model poses at the Tolu Coker DiscoveryLab during London Fashion Week February 2021 at Poplar Works on February 10, 2021 in ...

As we slide into the quarter-century mark — and Happy New Year, by the way — there are some interesting things going on in the jewelry business. It wasn’t long ago that diamond jewelry was all about ...

“Diamonds are a girl’s best friend”, as Marilyn Monroe sings, dripping in what are - presumably – imitation diamonds. Many such moments have solidified diamonds and other gems as rare, invaluable ...

Diamonds are a popular choice among Malaysians when it comes to buying their first piece of jewellery, and a winner with engagement rings. The first recorded presentation of a diamond engagement ring ...

The international gem trade can be a shady business. In a quiet corner of a busy London pub, a trader, who asked to remain anonymous, tells C&EN about passing off synthetic gems, made in a ...

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You may have noticed a sprinkling of emerald amid the sea of black at last night’s Golden Globes. A handful of actresses went with the green jewel when accessorizing, and it may not have been a ...