In the world of gemstones, their value transcends mere beauty. The true worth lies in their rarity, scarcity, and the fascinating narratives that accompany each stone. While diamonds and rubies are ...

Dig director Dr. Achia Kohn-Tavorn from Ariel University identified the stone as a Nicolo, a type of agate stone often used ...

The Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History acquired one of the world's rarest gemstones.Natural red diamonds are some of the rarest gems on Earth, and the Winston Red Diamond is exceptional ...

Meet kyawthuite, Earth’s rarest mineral. With only one known sample, this tiny gem reveals how much is still hidden underground.

Across the hills of Kenya and Tanzania, two gemstones capture the continent’s natural brilliance and enduring mystique: Tanzanite and Tsavorite. Both discovered within a few years of each other in the ...

Throughout history, the richest people have owned or gifted their loved ones with extravagant rings, including the rarest gemstones. Here’s a look at some of the most expensive rings in the world, ...

When it comes to the world of high jewelry—or haute joaillerie as it’s known—the most rarefied strata of jewelry rise to the top. Similar qualifiers describe fancy green diamonds: incredibly rare, ...

WEST SPRINGFIELD — Collectors, sellers, and buyers alike will travel from all over the country to attend this weekend’s East Coast Gem, Mineral & Fossil Show, while for some who live in the region it ...

Utah still has its secrets; in fact, there are some fun facts about the Beehive State that even locals might not know.

CARTHAGE, Texas -- A Carthage man may have unearthed one of the world’s rarest gemstones not in a mine, but in his own front yard. Robert Lewis Jr. said in 2016, he found an unusual black rock just ...

A wide variety of items will be available, including rare gemstones, fossils, meteorites, and custom jewelry. The family-friendly event will feature interactive activities such as a dig pit for kids ...