Described as “impossibly rare” and “a complete fluke of nature,” the 2.83-carat “Argyle Violet” diamond will go on public display next month as part of the “Diamonds: Rare Brilliance” exhibition at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County. New York-based L.J. West Diamonds placed the winning bid for the headliner of Rio Tinto’s “Chroma Collection,” a select grouping of …

Richard Wise’s Secrets of the Gem Trade: The Connoisseur’s Guide to Precious Gemstones became a bestseller when it was first published in 2003. Over the past 13 years, the author has seen so many new twists and turns in the marketplace that he was inspired to make his authoritative book even better. The newly released second edition includes 11 new …

Nick Cannon, the host of America’s Got Talent and Wild ‘N Out, explores modern love — and diamonds — in the newly released “docu-short” titled Why Real Is Rare. Tapped by the Diamond Producers Association (DPA) to study relationships and help unlock the magic and mystery behind finding “the real thing,” Cannon looks into the lives of six couples to reveal new truths …

With the Chicago Cubs winning the World Series for the first time in 108 years, die-hard fans Christopher Lenard and girlfriend Lindsay Fuhs did something that no other couple has ever done before — get engaged in front of the iconic ivy-covered wall at Wrigley Field while holding the World Series trophy. It happened on Friday as five million elated …

Laurence Graff, the billionaire jeweler whose name is attached to some of the most famous diamonds in the world, has introduced the Graff Venus, the world’s largest D-flawless heart-shaped diamond. About the size of a walnut and weighing 118.78-carats, the Graff Venus was painstakingly extracted from a 357-carat rough diamond that was sourced last year at the Letšeng Mine in …

Tonight, PBS will broadcast the first of an epic three-part NOVA series called “Treasures of the Earth: Gems, Metals, and Power.” The 60-minute shows will take us on a stunning journey deep within the earth to discover the incredible forces of nature that forge gemstones, precious metals and other valuable resources. “Our earth is a master chef,” says geologist Lung Chan …

Topaz and citrine share the spotlight as the official birthstones for the month of November. And perhaps nowhere in the world can you see bigger and more magnificent examples of these gem varieties than at the Perot Museum of Nature and Science in Dallas. You thought we were going to say “the Smithsonian in Washington, D.C.,” but here’s the catch. The …

More than 9,000 diamonds and emeralds weighing 450 carats embellish the 2016 Bright Night Fantasy Bra by Victoria’s Secret. The $3 million bra will be worn by model Jasmine Tookes at the 2016 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, which will be seen December 5 on the CBS Television Network. This year’s highly anticipated Fantasy Bra was conceived by Eddie Borgo, a …

Welcome to Music Friday when we bring you great new songs with jewelry, gemstones or precious metals in the title or lyrics. Today we shine our spotlight on the newly engaged Colbie Caillat, who sings about falling in love in her brand new release, “Goldmine.” Composed by Caillat and three collaborators, “Goldmine” captures the elation of finding the perfect soulmate. Billboard …

The Cleveland Cavaliers commemorated their first-ever NBA crown Tuesday night with super-symbolic championship rings that reflect the spirit of a team that defied all odds to become the first in NBA history to overcome a 3-1 series deficit. Designed in 10-karat white gold with 14-karat gold accents, the rings are encrusted with more than 400 diamonds weighing 6.5 carats. The massive 165-gram, two-tone rings …