In a surprising expression of solidarity, New York Jets owner Woody Johnson purchased an over-the-top diamond necklace featuring 80 carats of emerald-cut and round gems. The diamonds spell out "Woody and the Jets," and the back is inscribed with the phrase “Think Big August ‘23.” The 76-year-old Johnson made the big reveal during Tuesday's episode of Hard Knocks, an HBO …

Welcome to Music Friday when we feature fabulous songs with jewelry, gemstones or precious metals in the lyrics or title. Today we’re privileged to present Pink Floyd’s 1975 masterpiece, “Shine On You Crazy Diamond.” Written as a tribute to former band member Syd Barrett, who had to leave the group after suffering a mental breakdown, the song includes the famous …

The silver snake bracelet worn by Freddie Mercury in the 1975 "Bohemian Rhapsody" video — along with a "Queen Number 1" gold brooch gifted by band manager John Reid to the singer when the song reached #1 on the UK charts — are just two of 1,200 items from Mercury's estate that will be hitting the auction block at Sotheby's …

For the second time this month, Lucara has unearthed a massive top-quality diamond at its Karowe Mine in Botswana. A few weeks ago, the mining company revealed a stunning 1,080-carat oblong gem that rates as the sixth-largest ever unearthed. On Monday, Lucara unveiled a 692.3-carat Type IIa high white gem from the same source. That diamond, yet to be named, …

Have you ever marveled at the lustrous mother-of-pearl coating on the interior shell of an oyster or abalone? The Nautilus pompilius, commonly known as the "pearly nautilus," also has an iridescent, silvery interior shell — a shell so extraordinary that Indonesian island communities were cherishing it during the late Ice Age. Australian and Indonesian researchers discovered hundreds of carefully crafted …

A World Series ring so enormous King Kong would have to see his jeweler to have it sized down was officially unveiled at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Friday. The replica of the Astros' 2022 championship bling made its debut alongside the team's 2017 edition, providing an awesome photo op for fans entering the stadium from Texas Avenue. The …

Welcome to Music Friday when we bring you chart-topping songs with jewelry, gemstones or precious metals in the title or lyrics. Today, a chance after-hours encounter between a bar owner and a patron results in a marriage proposal in Brad Paisley’s country hit “We Danced.” In the song written by Paisley and Charles Dubois, the protagonist is cleaning up after …

Christie's on King Street in London will be hosting a one-week tribute to the stunning creativity of Wallace Chan, the world-famous Chinese jewelry designer, visual artist and innovator. Running from September 4-10, the free exhibition titled "The Wheel of Time" will include 150 jewelry pieces and six titanium sculptures, representing five decades of Chan's work. The majority of the items …

"Forever starts now!!!" exclaimed actress Zooey Deschanel and TV personality Jonathan Scott in a jubilant joint Instagram post seen by their combined 10 million-plus followers on Monday. The New Girl star and Property Brothers twin announced their engagement while showing off a unique engagement ring featuring a series of floret-style gem clusters set on a white metal band. Their post …

A British metal detectorist is enjoying his 15 minutes of international fame after scoring not one but two historic coins in a farmer's field in Sudbury, Derbyshire. In late July, Jasper Hyde was participating in an event organized by metal detecting group Down To Earth Charity Digs when he happened upon a Celtic gold stater, a coin that dates back …