gemstones
The Biggest Pink Diamond in 300 Years Has Been Unearthed
Weighing 170 carats, the Lulo Rose is an ultra-rare gem from Angola.
HBO's ‘The Righteous Gemstones’ Brutally Skewers Christian Hypocrisy
Anyone who's ever been in a megachurch will easily recognize the stereotypes.
This Ancient Insect Is Preserved Inside an Iridescent Opal
The bug might have been trapped in amber that became “opalized” over millions of years.
Scientists Identify a Medieval Artist by the Blue Gemstone in Her Teeth
“The discovery of lapis lazuli in the dental calculus of an 11th-century religious woman is without precedent in the European medieval archaeological record.”
These Dazzling Gemstones Are Home to Microbes
It's the first time traces of life have been found inside these precious jewels.
Meet the Artist Making "Daggers" for Spiritual Protection
Lucien Shapiro fuses gems, minerals, and love to make spiritually protective art weapons.
[Premiere] 8,500 Photos Create a Stop-Motion That's Rocks
Using 60 rocks from 15 different countries, stop-motion maestro Christophe Thockler brings Michna's "Solid Gold" to life.
This Chocolate Bunny Is $49k and Has Diamonds for Eyes
Martin Chiffers will sculpt the the crown jewel of your Easter basket.
Meet the 'Water Witcher' Who Is Helping California Farmers Deal with Drought
California's severe drought is making desperate farmers creative. Many are seeking help from water witches or "dowsers"—people who use tree branches to tap into energy fields below the surface of the land—to locate groundwater. I spoke with one to see...
Meet the 'Water Witcher' Who Is Helping California Farmers Deal with Drought
California's severe drought is making desperate farmers creative. Many are seeking help from water witches or "dowsers"—people who use tree branches to tap into energy fields below the surface of the land—to locate groundwater. I spoke with one to see...