A romantic stroll along the scenic shores of Galveston, TX, turned into a nightmare for Sierra Rodkey and fiancé Brandon Jeffers-Calhoun when Rodkey realized she had lost her cherished diamond engagement ring in the surf. "I didn't think about the ocean robbing me," Rodkey told Fox 26 Houston. "I was just in the waves and I looked up like this, …
‘Dance Moms’ Alum Kalani Hilliker and FiancĂ© Describe Hunt for the Perfect Ring
Kalani Hilliker, who impressed us with her grace and athleticism during her four seasons on Dance Moms, recently shared the story behind her brand new oval-cut diamond ring. The 23-year-old announced her engagement and showed off the ring in a series of Instagram pics taken in picturesque Lake Como, Italy. Hilliker dished to people.com how she started the ring-shopping process …
Sharon Osbourne Is on a Mission to Find Good Samaritan Who Returned Her Ring
TV personality Sharon Osbourne is on a mission to track down the Good Samaritan who returned her diamond wedding band after she lost it during a high-profile meet-and-greet at Premier League soccer team Aston Villa’s new store at Villa Park near Birmingham, UK. Osbourne, who became a household name during the early 2000s when she starred with her family on …
Wow! Lucara Recovers 2,492-Carat Diamond at Karowe Mine in Botswana
Lucara Diamond Corp. has unearthed a grapefruit-size, 2,492-carat diamond at its famous Karowe Mine in Botswana. The diamond ranks #2 on the list of the largest rough diamonds ever found. The 1,758-carat Sewelô, which was recovered from the same mine in 2019, is now in the third spot. Of the top eight diamonds ever unearthed, the prolific Karowe Mine is …
Music Friday: Journey’s Steve Perry Sings About a ‘Band of Gold That Shines’
Welcome to Music Friday when we bring you some of our all-time favorite songs with jewelry, gemstones or precious metals in the lyrics or title. Today we feature Journey’s romantic, Grammy-nominated anthem, “When You Love a Woman.” In the memorable refrain, lead vocalist and songwriter Steve Perry sings, “When you love a woman, you can see your world inside her …
Value of 400-Ounce Gold Bar Surpasses $1 Million for First Time in History
Gold hit another milestone last Friday when the value of a 400-troy-ounce bullion bar surpassed the $1 million mark for the first time in history. The feat was attained as the spot price of gold surged beyond $2,500 per ounce just after 9 a.m. The hefty million-dollar bars are the type you might see in photos of a Fort Knox …
Archaeology Student From Denmark’s Aarhus Univ. Unearths Viking-Age Bangles
A 22-year-old archaeology student from Denmark's Aarhus University recently unearthed seven Viking-Age silver bangles dating back 1,200 years. The seven bangles represent three distinctive design styles that underscore Aarhus' status as an international trading hub of the Viking Age. Researchers believe the silver bangles also may have served as a form of currency. The student, Gustav Bruunsgaard, was using a …
For 105 Years, Marcel Tolkowsky’s ‘Brilliant Cut’ Has Stood the Test of Time
It's been 105 years since a 19-year-old Belgian PhD student at the University of London named Marcel Tolkowsky penned Diamond Design, a book that outlined the perfect mathematical formula for the “brilliant-cut” diamond. Tolkowsky’s accomplishment has stood the test of time and prevails as the most iconic and successful cut in history due to its ability to maximize a diamond’s …
Actress Kaley Cuoco Shows Off Asymmetrical Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Kaley Cuoco, who starred for 12 seasons on The Big Bang Theory, turned to Instagram Stories last Wednesday to show off her "once-in-a-lifetime slice of perfection." The actress was referring to her asymmetrical three-stone diamond engagement ring, featuring a colorless cushion-cut center stone accented by light yellow diamonds of unlike sizes and orientations. Cuoco's long-time boyfriend, Tom Pelphrey, who is …
Music Friday: Aaron Watson Pledges His Devotion in ‘Diamonds and Daughters’
Welcome to Music Friday when we bring you awesome songs with jewelry, gemstones or precious metals in the title or lyrics. Today, country star Aaron Watson pens an emotional tribute to his little girl in “Diamonds and Daughters.” Watson pledges his life-long devotion to the daughter who had him crying like a baby the moment he first saw her face. …