The Pantone Color Institute recently revealed its top 10 colors for Autumn/Winter 2021/2022. Described as “heartening hues reflective of our natural environment,” the Pantone standouts ...
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Apple Files Patent for Smart Ring That Can Interpret Hand Gestures
Apple, the tech giant that changed your world with the introduction of the iPhone, iPad, iPod, iMac, AirPods and Apple Watch, just filed a patent ...
Scientists Excited to Study Precious Metal Content of Near-Earth Asteroid
An asteroid about twice the size of New York’s Empire State Building will be zooming past the Earth at 77,000 mph (124,000 kph) on Sunday, ...
55.55-Carat Flawless Diamond Is a Fitting Tribute to 100 Years of Chanel No. 5
To mark the 100th anniversary of its Chanel No. 5 perfume, the French luxury house unveiled last week a 55.55-carat, octagonal, D-flawless diamond at the ...
Music Friday: Tom Misch Wants to Stay ‘South of the River’ Where the ‘Loving Is Gold’
Welcome to Music Friday when we bring you groovy songs with jewelry, gemstones or precious metals in the title or lyrics. Today, 25-year-old Tom Misch ...
299.3-Carat Gem-Quality Stone From Famous Cullinan Mine Sells for $12.18MM
The 299.3-carat diamond recovered in January at the iconic Cullinan mine in South Africa has been sold to Stargems for $12.18 million, according to Petra ...
‘Dragon Stone’ Plays Central Role in Disney’s ‘Raya and the Last Dragon’
A radiant, powerful “dragon stone” plays a central role in the newly released — and critically acclaimed — Disney fantasy film, Raya and the Last ...
Gem and Mineral Museum in Tucson Is One Step Closer to Opening
The University of Arizona’s Alfie Norville Gem & Mineral Museum, a brand new 12,000-square-foot facility at the historic Pima County Courthouse in downtown Tucson, is ...
Proposal Photo Plays Critical Role in Recovery of Lost Ring on Tybee Island, GA
A joyous moment captured by a professional photographer played a critical role in the recovery of a diamond engagement ring that was lost in the ...
Nat Geo’s Mega Gemstone Mine Dig Kit Blends Education With Thrilling Discoveries
With National Geographic’s Mega Gemstone Mine Dig Kit, kids will experience the thrill of digging in a real gem mine as they chip away at ...
Alrosa’s 100th Auction to Be Headlined by 242-Carat, Gem-Quality Stunner
In honor of its 100th international auction, Russian diamond mining giant Alrosa will be featuring a 242.31-carat, gem-quality crystal at its Dubai event on March ...
Hey, March Babies! The Cool, Blue Aquamarine Is Your Official Birthstone
Named after the color of seawater, aquamarine is the stunning cool, blue variety of the mineral beryl and the official birthstone for the month of ...