Kim Kardashian’s new flawless 20-carat emerald-cut diamond ring adds megawatt symmetry to the reality star’s jewelry wardrobe. The $8 million sparkler, which was gifted to her by hubby Kanye West, nicely complements the 15-carat cushion-cut diamond engagement ring he gave her back in 2013. That ring was reportedly worth $1.3 million. Designer Lorraine Schwartz revealed on her Instagram page that …

TV’s hottest stars stepped out in cool white platinum at the 68th Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday. Among the A-listers preferring platinum as their accessory of choice were Emmy nominees Viola Davis, Maura Tierney and Heidi Klum. As usual, the extraordinary designs of Harry Winston, Fred Leighton and Lorraine Schwartz were front and center on the red carpet. Each …

Back in 1949, archaeologists discovered a trove of human-like bones and ancient jewelry in the Grotte du Renne cave in France. The artifacts dated back 40,000 years, during a time when modern humans coexisted with Neanderthals in that area. The jewelry items were fashioned from animal teeth, shells and ivory. The elements were likely strung and worn as a necklace. While …

Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan’s 18-karat gold toilet at New York’s Guggenheim Museum is giving the notion of “sitting on the throne” a whole new meaning. Visitors who pay the museum’s $15 admission fee are encouraged to visit the unisex washroom on the fourth floor, where they can take a private moment with a fully functional commode fit for a king or queen. The exhibit opened …

Welcome to our Music Friday Flashback when we revisit fabulous oldies with jewelry, gemstones or precious metals in the lyrics or title. Today’s featured song is “Beach Baby,” a popular 1974 singalong from the British one-hit wonder called The First Class. Lead singer Tony Burrows — in his best American accent — channels Brian Wilson of The Beach Boys in …

On the same day Betty Cantrell ended her reign as Miss America 2016 and handed over her bejeweled crown to successor Savvy Shields of Arkansas, the outgoing pageant winner announced her engagement to boyfriend Spencer (Spinny) Maxwell — and revealed her new diamond ring. Cantrell couldn’t have been more excited about the exchange of bling. The 22-year-old beauty’s Instagram page …

Visitors to New York City next month will have a rare opportunity to see the amazing gemstone creations of Chinese master sculptor Wallace Chan. The installation at the Park Avenue Armory from October 21-26 will mark the first time Chan has exhibited his work in New York. Regarded as the world’s leading art fair, TEFAF New York Fall will showcase …

More than 5.5 million fans of ABC’s top-rated Bachelor in Paradise witnessed three romantic, teary-eyed proposals — and three stunning engagement rings — during last week’s season finale. In a surprising turn of events, not one, but three couples found love during their few short weeks in Mexico. Making the ultimate commitment to tie the knot were Josh Murray and …

Swiss luxury jeweler De Grisogono has purchased the rights to cut and polish the world’s most expensive rough diamond, the $63 million, 813-carat “Constellation.” The diamond will be cut in Antwerp and will likely yield the world’s largest D-flawless diamond, weighing between 300 and 350 carats. The cutting and polishing process is expected to be completed by May 2017. De …

Rock legend Bruce Springsteen created a memory that will last a lifetime when he stopped his encore performance of “Jersey Girl” to invite a young couple onstage for an unforgettable marriage proposal. Michael McCloskey had waited all evening for Springsteen to perform that special song because he knew it would be the perfect time to propose to his Jersey Girl, …