Pope Leo XIV to Get His Fisherman’s Ring at Sunday’s Inauguration Ceremony
As the world turns its eyes to St. Peter’s Square this Sunday, a centuries-old tradition will unfold before a global audience. During his inauguration Mass on May 18, Pope Leo XIV — the first American-born pontiff — will receive the Fisherman’s...
‘The Mediterranean Blue’ Diamond Lives Up to Pre-Auction Hype, Fetches $21MM
The 10.03-carat “Mediterranean Blue” lived up to its pre-auction hype at Sotheby’s Geneva on Tuesday, selling for an impressive $21.3 million following a fast-paced, live-streamed bidding war. Introduced as Lot 602 at 6:50 p.m. local time (12:50 p.m....
2,000 Carats of Historic Emeralds to Highlight Christie’s Mughal Jewels Sale
Nearly 2,000 carats of historic Colombian emeralds will be in the spotlight on June 17, as Christie’s New York presents "Magnificent Mughal Jewels: Property from a Royal Collection." Steeped in dynastic prestige and displaying extraordinary...
Alrosa Unearths 468-Carat Gem-Quality Diamond, the Largest in Russian History
Mining giant Alrosa just announced the discovery of the largest gem-quality diamond ever unearthed in Russia. The remarkable 468.30-carat rough diamond, described as a “fancy amber” crystal, was recovered from the recently reopened Mir mine in Yakutia, a...
Music Friday: Lainey Wilson Eyes a Diamond and a ‘Duck’ in ‘Counting Chickens’
Country music’s reigning queen of storytelling, Lainey Wilson, delivers a whimsical heartfelt ballad in “Counting Chickens,” the ninth track off her 2024 album Whirlwind. In true Music Friday fashion, we’re spotlighting this tune not just for...