For the first time ever, the color experts at Pantone have blended two shades — Rose Quartz and Serenity Blue — to create its 2016 Color of the Year. Together, the mineral pink and tranquil blue combine to communicate a sense of wellness and peacefulness, with a dash of gender equality. Noted Pantone, “Rose Quartz is a persuasive yet […]
John Dyer's 'Internal Fire' Takes First Prize at Idar-Oberstein Gem-Cutting Competition
A “hauntingly beautiful” flame-shaped Brazilian citrine — conceived and meticulously faceted by American John Dyer — took first prize at the 46th German Award for Jewellery and Precious Stones. The awards ceremony took place in Idar-Oberstein on November 27. Judges unanimously gave top honors to Dyer’s “Internal Fire,” an 88.17-carat red-orange gem that measures 52.6mm (2.07 in.) long […]
Wreck of 300-Year-Old Spanish Galleon Packed With $17B in Gold Coins and Jewelry Discovered Off Colombian Coast
Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos excitedly tweeted Friday that the holy grail of all treasure shipwrecks — the Galleon San José — was found near the port city of Cartagena. Loaded with 11 million gold coins and other riches from the Spanish-controlled colonies, the Galleon San José was sunk by a British warship in 1708. […]
Music Friday: Hank Williams Jr. Falls for a Beauty Selling Silver and Turquoise Jewelry in 1975's 'Clovis New Mexico'
Welcome to Music Friday when we bring you classic tunes with jewelry, gemstones or precious metals in the title or lyrics. Today, Hank Williams Jr. tells the story of his 700-mile Southwestern odyssey in a 1975 song called “Clovis New Mexico.” Williams recounts how he and his bronc-riding pal, Billy, head out on a very-low-budget […]