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, ...

Luxury buyers’ appetite to experience artisanal processes is fuelling demand for journeys to the sources of stones ...

The convention center floor at San Diego Comic-Con has long been filled with rare collectibles, with both big and small price tags, but none before likely rises to the level of one of this year’s ...

Today, the Grainger Hall of Gems is more stunning than ever. Our collection has grown to include more than 600 gemstones and 150 pieces of antique and contemporary jewelry. (Several pieces were ...

Madagascar's interim president, who seized power in the Indian Ocean island nation last month, has unveiled a 300 kg (661 lb) gemstone that he said had been found in the presidential palace.

The intaglio was likely set in a signet ring and used to stamp correspondence at Bremenium, a military outpost located ...

Beyond being vase fillers, glass gems from Dollar Tree can also be turned into miniature crafting pieces that could be the ...

A Sri Lankan gem company claims it has discovered the world's largest single natural blue sapphire, a 683-pound gemstone that it plans to auction after obtaining an official valuation. A 310 kilograms ...

PESHAWAR: The gemstone industry in Peshawar has witnessed a sudden decline in recent years. The once flourishing businesses that dotted Peshawar’s historic Namak Mandi locality have suffered due to ...

Madagascar's interim president has revealed a massive 300 kg gemstone discovered within the presidential palace. This dark ...

Marvel and East Continental Gems partnered on a collection of six stones, which weigh more than 150 carats between them. By Mia Galuppo Senior Entertainment Reporter The convention center floor at San ...