The United States does not have a rich diamond mining history. But an exhibit at the Smithsonian Institute proves that some ...

Though diamonds are nothing more than carbon crystals, the sparkly rocks have been idolized as symbols of wealth and power for hundreds of years. Many of the largest gems have their own mythologies, ...

"The Merriweather Post collection offers an enthralling glimpse into one of the most remarkable, and intact, collections of jewelry ever amassed. Spectacular immerses the reader in jewelry history and ...

CC0 Usage Conditions ApplyClick for more information. This Yowah Nut Opal comes from Queensland, Australia and consists of precious opal deposits enclosed in an ironstone nodule. A recent gift to the ...