We Live Here…
If we all give a little back to the place we love, we all rise together.
Here’s a just a few events and organizations that we support and hope you will too.
We Live Here…
If we all give a little back to the place we love, we all rise together. Here’s a just a few events and organizations that we support and hope you will too.
Orange and Blue Sapphires, White Diamonds Tell Story of Astros’ AL Championship
The Houston Astros’ colorful 2021 American League Championship rings tell the story of the team's impressive run to the World Series, where they narrowly lost to the Atlanta Braves in six games. The 10-karat white and yellow gold rings feature 104 round...
Copper-Flecked Inclusions Give Oregon Sunstones Their Unique ‘Schiller’
Oregon Sunstones are truly unique because they contain tiny flecks of copper that give the stones a reddish-to-golden metallic sheen called "schiller." Sunstones exist in other parts of the world but, oddly, only the ones from Oregon contain copper. In a...
Birthstone Feature: Scarf Pin ‘Garnet’ Turns Out to Be Priceless Red Diamond
Did you hear the story about the Boston jeweler who purchased an old scarf pin at an estate sale only to find out later that the "garnet" at the center of the pin was actually a priceless 5.03-carat red diamond? Today, The DeYoung Red Diamond enjoys its...
Music Friday: Etta James Wants Diamonds, Not Flowers, in 1961’s ‘Tough Mary’
Welcome to Music Friday when we often bring you vintage songs with jewelry, gemstones or precious metals in the lyrics or title. Today, the spotlight shines on the legendary Etta James and her 1961 satirical romp, “Tough Mary.” In the song, James steps...
Treasures From Famous Coscuez Emerald Mine to Be Auctioned in the UAE
More than 50 gems dealers from Colombia, India, New York, Israel and Bangkok will be participating in the second-ever rough Colombian emerald auction sponsored by Fura Gems, the primary owner of the famous Coscuez emerald mine in Colombia. Crystals from the mine are...
Denver Reporter, Good Samaritan Team Up to Save Engagement Ring From Icy Doom
“No! You’re KIDDING ME!” Paulina Morales screamed, as she caught a glimpse of her cherished engagement ring during a Zoom call with Denver-based CBS reporter Spencer Wilson. The Texas bride-to-be had lost her ring in a Colorado snowbank early in...
Weddings Make Strong Comeback in 2021; Boom Expected for 2022, Says The Knot
The Knot’s 2021 "Real Weddings Study" paints a picture of a wedding industry returning to normalcy after more than a year of COVID-related "minimonies" and micro weddings. The study also predicts a wedding boom for 2022. The average cost of a...
Petra Diamonds Invests $289MM to Extend Life of Two Prolific South African Mines
Petra Diamonds announced that it will be investing $289 million to extend the productive lives of its Cullinan and Finsch mines in South Africa. The mines will be turning out high-value rough gems until 2030 and beyond, according to the mining company. The Cullinan...
Music Friday: Carly Simon Fights for Mom’s Pearls in the Deeply Personal ‘Like a River’
Welcome to Music Friday when we bring you wonderful songs with jewelry, gemstones or precious metals in the lyrics or title. Today, we feature a little-known treasure from Carly Simon’s extensive catalog called “Like a River.” It’s a heartfelt,...
Texas Collector Scoops Up 11,800-Carat Opal for $144K at Alaska Auction
An 11,800-carat, gem-quality opal believed to be one of the top-five largest in the world was scooped up by a private Texas-based collector for $143,750 at Sunday's live-stream sale hosted by Alaska Premier Auctions & Appraisals. Auction coordinator and...