Rare and precious items have always had a grip on the imagination of human beings. Since ancient times, beautiful, rare minerals like jade and gold have been revered, used in everything from jewelry ...

Africa's leading authority on rare colored gemstones, The Rare Gemstone Company, unveils one of its most exceptional pieces ...

Diamonds and emeralds might dominate the limelight, but there exists a world of gemstones so rare and valuable that they are the stuff of legends. What exactly makes a gemstone rare and valuable? It's ...

A 55.22-carat ruby has become both the largest and most valuable gem of its kind ever to sell at auction, netting $34.8 million on Thursday. The stone went under the hammer in New York in June, less ...

The rare green gemstone, confirmed through mineral testing in Dallas to be andradite garnet or a 'demantoid.' (Elizabeth Pinkston/Panola Watchman) A Carthage man may have unearthed one of the rarest ...

Walking into a jewelry store usually means seeing the same lineup of diamonds, gold, and maybe some sapphires if you’re lucky. Precious metals and classic gemstones have dominated the market for ...

From the Hope Diamond to Queen Marie Antoinette’s pearl pendant, in this ultra-luxe category, $32 million serves as the more affordable end of the spectrum.

A rare gemstone discovered decades ago in a now-closed Colorado mine could sell for thousands of dollars in an October auction. Bidding for the chunk of rhodochrosite — a rose-red gem discovered in ...

This brief article is a continuation of the detailed analysis we did on high-priced gems and their value. If you want more details on gemstones, read 20 Most Expensive Gemstones in the World.

Jadeite is renowned for its diverse color palette, with the most prestigious and desired shade being Imperial green. This deep, rich green hue owes its existence to specific trace elements within the ...