Decorative objects for personal adornment exist in almost all cultures around the world. They may not always have common characteristics, but jewellery reflected the social, politi...
An emerald lost at sea for almost 400 years near the Florida Keys will soon be auctioned by Sotheby's in New York. The octagonal-cut emerald was found in the shipwreck of ...
Cocktail rings are show-stopping rings, that usually feature a large, brightly colored precious or semi-precious gemstone. The purpose of cocktail rings is to attract attention and...
Platinum is one of the most well-known precious and noble metals. They are called noble because they do not corrode or oxidize in moist air, while they are valuable due to their r...
Some lucky ladies are already on vacation. The rest of us are waiting for our favorite holiday month, August, to make our escape to the islands. But we can get into a holiday mo...
Ruby is a pinkish-red to blood-red colored gemstone, that belongs to the corundum family, the same gemstone family as sapphires. The name ruby comes from the Latin word, ruber whic...
