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Scientists Emulate Meteorite Strike to Create Super-Strong Hexagonal Diamonds
By blasting a dime-sized graphite disk at a wall at 15,000 mph (24,100 km/h), scientists were able to emulate the high-energy impact that can turn ...
Emily Ratajkowski Commemorates Birth of Baby Boy With Two Gold Necklaces
Model and actress Emily Ratajkowski gave birth to her first child, Sylvester Apollo Bear, on March 8 and took to Instagram this past Sunday to ...
Diamond Batteries Powered by Nuclear Waste Could Last 28,000 Years
A diamond battery that can last 28,000 years? Yup, it’s about to happen because the concept floated five years ago has evolved into a commercial ...
140 Years Ago, a Violent Landslide Led to the Discovery of Kashmir Sapphires
Exactly 140 years ago, a dangerous landslide led to the discovery of the most beautiful and coveted sapphires known to man. High above the nearly ...
Music Friday: Duo Promises Gifts of Jewelry in Sam Cooke’s ‘Bring It on Home to Me’
Welcome to Music Friday when we feature classic songs with jewelry, gemstones or precious metals in the lyrics or title. Today we shine the spotlight ...
April’s Birthstone: This Fancy Vivid Purple-Pink Diamond Will Make History on May 23
In honor of April’s birthstone we offer you a sneak peek at the 15.81-carat internally flawless gem that will make history on May 23 as ...
Historic 1822 Half Eagle Gold Coin Sells for Record-Breaking $8.4 Million
The finest known 1822 Half Eagle gold coin set a new world record when an anonymous bidder snatched it up at a Las Vegas auction ...
‘The Perfect Palette’ of Colored Diamonds to Be Featured at Christie’s NY
On April 13, Christie’s Magnificent Jewels sale in New York will showcase “The Perfect Palette,” a vibrant trio of colored diamonds that will be sold ...
Spanish Conquistadors Tossed Platinum Aside When Searching for Silver in Colombia
Since the late 1800s, platinum has maintained its stature as the ultimate precious metal due to its rarity, beauty, strength and durability. But it’s amazing ...
Archeologists Unearth Cache of 1,300-Year-Old Gold Foil Figures in Sweden
Archeologists in Sweden recently unearthed a cache of wisp-thin gold foil figures at the Aska archeological site in Hagebyhöga. The delicate specimens, which depict embracing ...
Dazzling Diamond and Rock Crystal Bracelet May Fetch $8.4MM at Sotheby’s HK
Reflecting nearly 2,000 hours of hand fabrication, this diamond and rock crystal bangle bracelet will headline Sotheby’s Magnificent Jewels sale in Hong Kong on April ...